Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has taken a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations during a meeting with Governor of Namibe State, Angola, Archer Mangueira, along with Vice-Governors Ema Samali Henriques da Silva and Abel do Rosário Kapitango.
Governor Diri, who disclosed this in a statement on his X page on Saturday, revealed that discussions centred on exploring collaborative opportunities in the maritime sector, agricultural development, potential oil and gas ventures, and cultural exchanges.
He highlighted that Namibe State, with a coastal terrain similar to Bayelsa and bordering the Atlantic Ocean, has advanced its marine economy to become the fisheries hub of Angola and the southern African sub-region.
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Governor Diri also emphasised the importance of African economic cooperation, urging sub-national and national governments to maximize opportunities within the continent and its regions.
“I do appreciate the Namibe Provincial Governor, for the warm reception and for hosting us to a state dinner at his residence where he was joined by the two young Administrators (Local Government Chairmen) of Tômbua and Moçâmedes, Adilson Hache and Abelardo Lemba.
“On my delegation was a member of the House of Assembly, Hon. Ebizi Ndiomu Brown, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, Security Consultant, Major Lancelot Anyanya (rtd), his son, Joshua, who was a facilitator, and my Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah”, he said.
