….. SAYS SCHOOL HAS PRODUCED GREAT PERSONALITIES … ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BE HARDWORKING Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri today, attended opening of the founder’s day celebration of Government Secondary School, Odi in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. Governor Diri who is an alumnus of the school stated that the institution has produced great personalities […]
Bayelsa Commissioner for Health Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe was part of the team as the state government in collaboration with the Red Cross Society distributed tokens to households in Yenagoa and Ogbia Local Governments. In his remarks, the Health Commissioner noted that the tokens were intended to assist families impacted by recent floordings across the State, […]
…thanks Service Chiefs for synergy between them and government “I want to use this opportunity to congratulate all of us in this council over the 2022 flood that threatened the existence of our state, threatened human and material living of this state. We had an emergency security council meeting here as a result of the […]
*Buhari Govt Will Do More – Sylva *We Deserve Full Cabinet Position – Gov. Diri Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, joined other key stakeholders to demand better federal government’s presence to fast track overall development of the state. The stakeholders made the call during a Special Town Hall Meeting organised by the Ministry of […]
… dedicates award to Bayelsans Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri today received an award of honour from the West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives (WAPCNM). The award is in recognition of the government’s contribution to the development of the nursing profession and health sector in Nigeria. “So, again, this award is dedicated […]
*President Hails Journalists Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged media practitioners to protect their integrity, saying it is not only the cornerstone of their profession but that it also builds trust with the public and fortifies the foundations of a healthy democracy. Senator Diri also said that the press as the fourth […]
… as Works Commissioner briefs on Aguobiri, Oporoma bridges, Glorydrive Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri today inspected some ongoing projects in the State. The projects inspected were the Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road, a spur route linking to the Angiama community, the Glory drive road from the Ecumenical centre, and the Bayelsa Transport Terminal at Igbogene. Commissioner […]
…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 […]