Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, on Mondayproceeded on vacation and directed his Deputy, Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah, to take charge for the period he will be away.
A Government House statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said the delegation of responsibility was within the confines of the law.
He explained that the governor was expected to use the period of his vacation to rest, after a busy schedule of duties both within and outside the state, especially his role as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, among others.
According to him, Governor Dickson used the opportunity to renew his call on the people of Bayelsa to remain steadfast in their prayers and support for the programmes and policies of his administration.
He also called for the sustenance of the existing peace and stability in the state.
He said this would allow the various development projects of the government progress unhindered.
He stressed that the administration remained focused on its agenda to move the state to the next level in all its ramifications.
