…Set To Issue New Operational Guidelines The Bayelsa State Government has urged oil companies and host communities development trusts (HCDTs) to be transparent and accountable in the implementation of policies and projects in oil bearing communities as spelt out in the petroleum industry act (PIA). The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this on Wednesday […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed delight over the appointment of seasoned administrator, Dame Didi Esther Walson-Jack, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation by President Bola Tinubu. Governor Diri said the news of her appointment on Wednesday was heartwarming, well received and it brought joy to the people of […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri today, swore in Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye as the 4th substantive Chief Judge of Bayelsa State. Justice Ayemieye until her swearing in, was acting Chief Judge, and has now become the 4th substantive Chief Judge after Justice Koripamo Ungbuku, Justice Emmanuel Igoniwari and Justice Kate Abiri. […]
Today, we resumed activities marking the 5th anniversary of our Government of Assured Prosperity and it was a double celebration at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Ovom, Yenagoa. I am particularly happy with the valued interventions in our educational system by the State Educational Development Trust Funds (EDTF) and the distribution of starter packs to […]
…Turn Out En masse For Vaccination, Gov Diri Tells Bayelsans Bayelsa State Government has appealed to the people of the state to make themselves available for the ongoing oral cholera vaccination (OCV) as a preventive measure against the communicable disease. Governor Douye Diri, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the appeal […]
Bayelsa blessed with talents- Education Commissioner Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Gentle Emelah, has charged youth in the State to embrace programmes and activities that will help them harness their potential. Dr. Emelah, who was speaking at the prize presentation to winners of the 6th edition of the Online Essay Contest organised by the […]
The Bayelsa State Government has approved the payment of wage awards to civil servants in its ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) as part of measures to cushion the effects of the excruciating economic realities. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this on Friday when the leadership of the South-South Zone of the Trade Union […]
Truth be told that the current Prosperity Administration of Governor Douye Diri, is making great impacts on the educational sector in Bayelsa State. In less than 2 years, it has been a rewarding story on series of achievements championed by the Commissioner in charge of that ministry, Dr. Gentle Emelah. It’s a long list of […]
Bayelsa State Civil Servants have been charged to be punctual to work. The Director of Human Resources, Office of the Head of Service (HOS), Dr Joseph Isikuru who led the Surveillance and Compliance team gave the charge during a random visit to Ministries and government offices in the state. Dr Isikuru who noted that the […]
Commissioner for Information Orientation and Strategy Hon. Ayiba Duba asserts that sports serves as soothing balm to many across the world. The Commissioner made this known while commending the Bayelsa State executive members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), in his office, Yenagoa. Hon. Duba stated that the daily analyses of sporting activities by […]
The Bayelsa State Government has directed its ministry of environment and sanitation authority to intensify preparations against the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMeT’s) predictions of massive flooding across several states in the country. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the directive while presiding over the 138th State Executive Council at the Exco Chambers of Government […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the frequency of power outage in the state was of serious concern to his administration. Senator Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Friday lamented that the state had again been thrown into darkness following the collapse of two […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said he would support any initiative towards enhancing the capacity of legal practitioners in the state. Governor Diri made the pledge when President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olumide Akpata, paid a courtesy visit to Government House, Yenagoa, on Tuesday. He applauded the NBA President for […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of a youth in Ovom community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state. He also directed that an autopsy be carried out to determine the cause of death. The governor gave the directive on Thursday night through […]