Residents of Yenagoa have called for better governance geared towards the improvement of the lives of citizens as they joined the rest of the world to usher in the year Twenty-twenty-six.
Inhabitants of the Bayelsa State capital attended cross over services in churches while others trooped to fun spots and bars to welcome the New Year.
Revelers joined street celebrations while others set off bonfires and fireworks to welcome the year.
It was euphoric moment for many inhabitants of Yenagoa who attended cross over services across worship centers to herald the year 2026.
Many churches organized praise and worship sessions and prophetic declarations as well as prayers for individuals, Bayelsa State and the nation as worshippers bade goodbye to 2025 and ushered in the New Year.
At the Kings Assembly Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Biogbolo, Yenagoa, the presiding Pastor Maxwell Mpakaboari enjoined Nigerians to unite and love one another as well as have the fear of God to overcome some of the challenges in the society.
At some of the major roads, junctions and roundabouts in the Bayelsa State capital, well lit decorations provided illumination as merry makers trooped there to take photographs and make videos for the memories.
A resident, Mr. Kotowei Patrick says he expects government to do more to fast track development at the national, State and local council levels while calling for living wage for workers especially civil servants.
At bars and entertainment centers which stayed open through the night to early in the morning, popular traditional Izon and afro beat music blared from loud speakers as fun seekers took time to dance and celebrate.
