Governor Sylva gave the charge during a special dedication and thanksgiving service for the successful swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet, held at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, Yenagoa.
Chief Sylva said “rather than arm-chair criticism and engaging in pulling down our leaders, we should all join hands and work hard to attain the Bayelsa of our dream”.
The Governor noted that the church service was not only to express appreciation to God for successfully putting in place a new cabinet, but that it was also a time for sober reflection, a time to ponder on the progress made so far and how to consolidate on it.
Recalling the myriad of challenges his administration was saddled with at inception, Chief Sylva noted that in spite of the difficulties, Bayelsa has made some progress.
The task of governance, he observed, was not an easy one and called on the people to be patient and to show some understanding to enable the present administration translate its vision into concrete reality.
Governor Sylva called for prayers for the state to move forward, noting that government was able to enthrone peace in the state through its partnership with the church, which prayed ceaselessly during the trying period of the state.
In a sermon titled “Ye are servants”, the Chaplain of the King of Glory Chapel, Rev. Canon Billy Ziwari urged members of the newly-constituted cabinet to see their appointment as an opportunity to render selfless service to the people rather than to amass wealth for themselves.
Rev. Canon Ziwari also charged the commissioners to seek the face of the Lord at all times for divine guidance.
He called on the people to work together to promote unity, love and peace in the state and also to cultivate the habit of respecting constituted authority.
Secretary to the State Government, Alabo Gideon Ekeuwei read the only Bible lesson at the service.
Special intercessory prayers were also offered for peace in the country as well as for the conduct of peaceful gubernatorial election in the state next year.
Highpoint of the service was the dedication of the members of the state Executive Council to God.
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