The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai and the Commissioner for Works, Surveyor Moses Teibowei, conducted an extensive inspection of ongoing projects across the State, to evaluate their progress and ensure they meet deadlines. While expressing satisfaction at the level of work done at the Agiama/Oporoma Bridge, Hon. Koku-Obiyai emphasised the importance […]
On this 56th Remembrance Day, we salute the courageous move by Late Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro and other illustrious sons of Ijaw Nation who fought for the emancipation of our people. Today like other days, we appreciate the strength of his doggedness, resilience, selflessness, and patriotism to the great people of Ijaw nation and […]
… assures of man-hour reduction, palliatives … appreciates them for peaceful conduct of protest His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State today addressed workers in the State who joined a national protest called by labour unions over the economic hardship in the country. The protest was directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri today received political and traditional leaders of Ogbia Kingdom at his country home, Sampou community, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the State. The Ogbia delegation led by Hon. Mitema Obordor, member representing Ogbia federal constituency came to pay yuletide visit to the governor and appreciate him for the […]
…Urges Feuding Political Leaders in Rivers State to Embrace Peace Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has challenged higher institutions to collaborate effectively with members of their alumni community in accelerating the pace of manpower development and society. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this when a delegation from the Directorate of Alumni Relations, Rivers State University, […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri paid the Abiri’s and Waritimi’s families a condolence visit, over the loss of the immediate past Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Kate Abiri. Justice Abiri who died on Thursday, 3rd of August 2023 aged 65, was Bayelsa’s longest serving Chief Judge, who served from […]
*Provides Accommodation For Forum’s Headquarters Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) not to dabble into partisan politics but remain focused on protecting the collective interest of the Niger Delta region. Senator Diri stated this when the PANDEF executive led by its chairman, Senator Emmanuel Ibok-Essien, paid him a […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, to bring to bear his wealth of experience and knowledge in order to achieve his administration’s goals. Senator Diri gave the charge on Thursday shortly after Prof. Ayawei was sworn in as the 14th […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, signed the Medical Residency Training Law 2024, making it the first state in Nigeria with such beneficial law for resident doctors. The executive bill sent to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly provides for funding support for resident doctors to specialise in specific fields. The governor […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has acknowledged the role of the Christian community and its leaders in engendering peace in the state through prayers. Speaking at his country home in Sampou community when he hosted leaders and pastors of different denominations on Easter Sunday, Governor Diri said the prayers of Christians were pivotal […]
… charges them on peaceful conduct, calls in other youths … as he endorses CONFAB “I want to appreciate you for your show of solidarity with the Government of the day and for appreciating what the Government is doing in your Local Government Area. That is the only way for us to grow, as youths […]
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri has called on Bayelsans to show patriotism to Bayelsa State and the Ijaw Nation by committing to ongoing efforts of the Prosperity Government in building a prosperous, equity and just State. The Governor made the call during the wreath laying ceremony as part of activities for this […]
… appreciates Yes Diri for their steadfastness, unveils book Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri today in conjunction with the Yes Diri organisation hosted stakeholders and Bayelsans to a one-day public lecture and book presentation at Okutukutu, Yenagoa, the State capital. The theme is, “Projecting the Ijaw Nation for Global Representation.” Governor Diri while making […]
…. Says Report A Complete Misrepresentation Of State Data The Bayelsa State Government through its Ministry of Health has faulted the inclusion of Bayelsa on the list of states affected by cholera epidemic outbreak as recently published by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in its disease surveillance report. The Permanent Secretary of the […]