… calls for peace Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, today received a report from the implementation committee of the Nembe-Bassambiri impasse, in his office, Government House, Yenagoa. Recalled that precisely 15th of February, 2023, there were crises in Nembe-Bassambiri which led to the killing of over eight persons and the Bayelsa State Government set up […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, was on Friday night among recipients of the coveted Vanguard Newspapers Personality of the Year Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos. He was honoured with the Good Governance Award at the 13th edition of the event in recognition of his administration’s outstanding […]
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Wednesday, commended his Bayelsa State counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, on what he described as an impressive five years in office. Governor Fintiri gave the commendation when he inaugurated a new Commissioners Quarters and a dual carriage road in the New Yenagoa City in continuation of Governor Diri’s fifth anniversary […]
The Government of Bayelsa State has observed with dismay the abuse of the newly constructed Etegwe Roundabout by some members of the public. The road which is designed to help ease traffic congestion in Yenagoa metropolis is now used by transporters, traders, beer palour operators and Trycycle -Keke- riders to carry out their business activities […]
The Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri has described the foremost elder statesman Pa Chief Kiagbodo Edwin Clark as a consummate Pan-Africanist, a relentless crusader for justice, fairness and equality. The Governor stated this while speaking at the Memorial Lecture and Day of Tribute held in honour of Pa Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON […]
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Education held a one-day sensitisation program on how to curb the menace of examination malpractice in Schools across the State at St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School Amarata, Yenagoa; With the theme: Artificial Intelligence emerging trend in Teaching Learning and Examination malpractice in Secondary schools. In his opening remarks, the Director […]
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy, Hon. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, has reiterated the Ministry’s readiness to collaborate with sister agencies in the state to effectively inform, educate, and enlighten the public on government policies and programmes. Hon. Koku-Obiyai made this known during a courtesy visit by the management teams of the Bayelsa State Directorate […]
The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has assured small- Scale business owners of Government assistance. The Governor gave the assurance while flagging off Women Empowerment programme tagged; “Women and Youths Empowerment Programme,” in Yenagoa. He noted that the Prosperity Administration is commitmented in boosting the economy of the state through Small and Medium Scale […]
The Bayelsa State government says it is committed to the improvement of agriculture in the state through its partnership with the South Korean government. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural resources, Prof. Beke Sese made the remark while briefing executive council members during today’s State Executive council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa. “We had a […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has asked oil firms in the state to steer clear of politics, saying it breeds conflicts. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, on Thursday when he received representatives of AITEO Eastern Oil Exploration and Exploitation Limited, Governor Diri frowned at the level of involvement of some oil firms in the […]
*Oborududu Gets N4m, Bayelsa United, Queens Players N1m Each Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri announced cash rewards to Bayelsa-born Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, Blessing Oborududu, and the winners of the 2021 AITEO Cup, Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens. Oborududu got N4million while the top 25 registered players of both United and Queens were […]
*Assures Community On Permanent Solution To Coastal Erosion Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the Federal Government to take the necessary steps to support states in tackling the menace of flooding instead of just issuing alerts. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, on Monday when he received the leadership of Obogoro community on a […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said he enjoys a cordial and collaborative relationship with the state legislature since he assumed office almost a year ago. Governor Diri stated this in Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday while declaring open a three-day special retreat for state legislators with the theme: “Building Capacity For An Impactful […]
His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State today continued his tour of flooded communities in the State. The governor accompanied by the Leader of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Bubou, State Chairman of the PDP, Solomon Agwuana, Hon. Ted Elemefuro representing Yenagoa Constituency 3, Dr. Gentle Emelah, Commissioner for Education […]