Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has showered encomiums on his Rivers counterpart, Chief Nyesom Wike, saying he he has simplified governance in a way that his administration has positively impacted the people. Governor Diri stated this on Wednesday when he inaugurated the 3.5km Mgbuoshimini-Nkpor road in Rumuolumeni, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. […]
*Why We Built Hemodialysis Centre – Bayelsa Gov The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate, has praised Governor Douye Diri for prioritising the health of Bayelsans. Prof. Ali-Pate gave the commendation on Tuesday while inaugurating the newly established Hemodialysis and General Out-Patient Centre at the 500-bed hospital within the Bayelsa Medical […]
Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has expressed worry over the increasing rate of idleness and dependency syndrome displayed by some of the new generational youths in Ijawland. Senator Ewhrudjakpo voiced his concern while granting audience to the executive members of BEKNOSSY, a socio-political group in Yenagoa. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant […]
Bayelsa state Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Ayiba Duba has charged movie producers to promote the cultural heritage of the state. The Commissioner gave the charge during a courtesy call by the Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Bayelsa state chapter, in Yenagoa. He noted that the State is blessed with rich cultures, languages, […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed deep sadness over the twin accidents that claimed the lives of at least 10 Ijaw indigenes on Sunday. In one of the crashes along the Kogi-Abuja road, six band members of a popular Ijaw musician, Barrister Smooth, died while the other accident along the Kwale-Asaba highway in […]
Bayelsa Exco Approves Traditional Wears for Weekly Meeting In a move to further promote the culture of the people, it is now mandatory for all members of the Bayelsa State Executive Council to adorn Ijaw traditional attires to their weekly meeting. This is sequel to a memo by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, said his administration would consolidate on the existing relationship between the state and the United States of America. Senator Diri, who described the US as an asset to Bayelsa, noted that there was something unique about the synergy between his state and the country. The governor stated […]
Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa notes that education is the most powerful weapon one can use to change the world. His assertion is based on the premise that quality and effective education are notable answers in building a progressive society. Education as a means of knowing entails the learning and acquiring of […]
Winners of the 8th edition of the Online Essay Writing Competition for Undergraduates of Bayelsa State origin, organized by the office of the Director, New Media to the State Government have been presented with their prizes. The quarterly online contest with the theme, “A New Bayelsa: Onward Together; had sixty-five entries from various institutions across […]
… says LGs now have free funds to perform … committed to completion of Yenagoa-Oporoma road …direct Works commissioner to construct jetty at Angiama …Power Commissioner to procure 1500KVA Generator for Oporoma … reiterates severance allowances ready for LGA Chairmen, Councillors Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri today joined the Southern Ijaw Local Government Chairman, […]
The past commissioners of the Ministry of Information, Orientation and Strategy from inception Paul Oriewari 1997 – 1999 Mr. Iniruo Wills 1999 – 2000 Mrs. Ruth B. Opia 2000 – 2001 Nelson Azibaolanari 2001 – 2002 Mr. Nathan Egba 2002 – 2003 Mr. Benson S, Agadaga July 2003 Barr. Oronto Douglas 2004 – 2005 Nelson […]
Victory thanksgiving in Bayelsa State Government House Chapel… Supreme Court Judgement Triumph Of Truth, Says Diri Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described Friday’s judgement of the Supreme Court, which affirmed his victory in the November 11, 2023 governorship election, as the triumph of truth over falsehood and evil. Speaking in Abuja after […]
Fourth tournament holds on August 24-25 in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The Governor Diri National Scrabble Championship has received the nod of both the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) and the PAN African Scrabble Association (PANASA). The fourth edition of the tournament holds this weekend on August 24-25 in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State […]