BAYELSA AIRCRAFT: CPS Daniel Alabrah Warns Against Spreading Falsehood

Mr. Daniel Alabrah Chief Press secretary to Bayelsa state Governor Sen Douye Diri have observed Most critics of the Bayelsa State government purchase of aircraft, this he believes is based on either lack of information, sheer ignorance, mischief and wanting to be politically correct.

CPS, writes, as he underscore Sen Douye Diri’s seriousness on the matter. “The state government is purchasing four aircraft at a time and not one. The approved amount by the state Exco is N25b and nothing more”

Mr Daniel Alabrah states that The airline operations will largely cover routes in the South, focusing on regional interconnection.

“At the moment, for instance, to get to Calabar by air from any of the South-South states apart from Akwa Ibom, you’ll have to first fly to Lagos or Abuja to connect the Cross River State capital. Ditto for other state capitals in the region”

When operational, the Bayelsa airport will provide air travellers the ease of reaching any of these states as well as destinations such as Eket in Akwa Ibom, which has an airstrip, and the Bonny Island in Rivers State. Anambra and Asaba airports will also be destinations apart from Abuja and Lagos.

The government’s plan, however, is to make the Bayelsa airport a regional hub for air passengers across the region.

“let us be patient and see how it pans out instead of splitting hairs over nothing. The governor is not purchasing aircraft for personal use. He is rather making a strategic investment on behalf of the state”

CPS Daniel Alabrah categorically states that The aircraft are for commercial operations and are expected to generate income for the state. He further warned mischief makers especially some mischievous members of the All Progressives Congress APC in the state, to desist from spreading falsehood, as Sen Douye Diri is poised to ensure prosperity for Bayelsans.