The
Bayelsa State Government says there is no going back on the decision by the
Government to have its own Flag, Coat of Arms and Anthem despite criticism from
certain quarters.
The Bayelsa State Governor Seriake
Dickson stated this shortly after assenting to eight bills including the
controversial Flag, Coat of Arms and Anthem Bill 2012 which has been coinage as
Symbols and Songs Law.
Dickson explained that the decision to
have the State Symbols and State songs was an exercise of the believe and
commitment to the ideal of true Federalism and to propagate the culture, history
and language of the people of Bayelsa State.
The
Governor described as unfortunate that some elements in the country are putting
interior motives and giving unneccessary meaning and interpretation to the
whole idea.
He said the Government of Bayelsa State places high premium in the promotion
of the culture of the people of the state and would not be intimidated by
anybody.
The Governor lauded the State House of
Assembly for the quick passage of the bill the Governor also signed eight other
bills into law including the Bayelsa State Motorcycles Operation Prohibition
Law 2012.
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