Following the formal resignation of Chief Fred Agbedi, which has been accepted by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, a new Special Adviser on Political Matters has been appointed. He is Hon. Fyneman Wilson, who had previously held several positions, including, Member of the old Rivers State House of Assembly in the 3rd Republic, Commissioner for Special Duties, Bayelsa West, under the administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as Governor of Bayelsa State, Director General of the Green Movement, a Political Organisation, Deputy Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa State, amongst others. He is, therefore, expected to bring his wealth…
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It has come to the notice of the Government that, some persons are operating a Facebook account purportedly owned by His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, Governor of Bayela State and using same to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. The Government wishes to state that, the Governor does not have a Facebook account and what is seen as the Governor’s account, is a creation of persons with dubious and criminal intentions and should be disregarded by users of Facebook and the internet generally. Already, the security agencies have been alerted to track down the perpetrators of this fraudulent act…
The Bayelsa owned Cottage hospital at Otuoke in Ogbia Local Government Area of the State, has been taken over by the Federal Government. Announcing the takeover at a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) signing ceremony at the Bayelsa House in Abuja, the Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, hinted that, the Otuoke cottage hospital will eventually serve as the University Teaching Hospital for the Federal University, Otuoke. He explained that, with the formal takeover, facilities, personnel and other services will be upgraded and improved upon to meet the new challenges as well as serve the citizenry better. “President Jonathan’s dream is…
The Bayelsa State Government has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the son of the first civilian governor of the state, Mr. Oyamuyifa Alamieyeseigha in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Oyamuyifa, 32, was found dead at the weekend. Describing his death as a devastating blow, the government in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said the deceased would not only be missed by his immediate family, but the entire state as a whole. Calling on the security operatives in Dubai to unravel the mystery surrounding the death, especially as there are…
Bayelsa state delegates to the just concluded National Conference has called on the governors, members of the National Assembly and other interest groups across the six geo-political zones to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the conference, which include the 18% derivation fund, insisting that the oil producing states would not go for anything less. However, Governor Seriake Dickson said for these recommendations to be successfully implemented, there is need for collaborative efforts of all and sundry, irrespective of our tribe and religion. Presenting a copy of the recommendations to the governor at Government House, Yenagoa, the leader of…
The Bayelsa State Government has condemned in its entirety and described as mischievous, a news story; published in the Friday, 10th of October, 2014 edition of Thisday entitled “Bayelsa New Governor’s office to gulpN33b” A Government House statement has debunked the report as the figment of the imagination of the author and a clear misrepresentation of facts, as the project in question only costs the Bayelsa State Government N3. 8b as against the N33. 8b reported by the Thisday newspaper. Describing the publication as a misrepresentation of facts and an attempt to tarnish the good image and the support enjoyed…
1. The Government of Baylesa State notes with regret the on-going strike action embarked upon by the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria. Against the backdrop of numerous ongoing developmental and political activities, which require marine transportation, this action is considered ill-advised. This is, moreso when the issues which led to the strike action by the Union, are either receiving attention or outside the remit of the State Government. 2. Firstly, the State Government, despite her best intentions cannot, at this time, afford the procurement of marine assets requested by the Union. The Government’s original intention…
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has called on Muslim faithfuls in the Country not to waiver in their belief for the Nigerian project by using the period of Eid el Kabir to pray for the unity, peace and stability of the Nation. He has also urged them to pray to ALLAH to always direct the leadership of the country a right and those charged with the responsibility of conducting the 2015 elections to conduct a process that will be acceptable to all stakeholders as well as strengthen the unity of the country. Governor Dickson, who gave this advice in…
The newly-employed health workers of the Comprehensive Cottage Hospital, Otuoke have been charged to be alive to their responsibilities in order to improve health care delivery in the state. The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Ayibatonye Owei gave the charge when he visited the Hospital as part of his health facilities tour across the state. According to the commissioner, the concern of the ministry is to ensure that workers do their work effectively under a conducive environment, adding that it was through the magnanimity of the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson and that of the Minister of Health that…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has applauded all well meaning Nigerians for their abiding support, prayers and encouragement to the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan in tackling the security and other developmental challenges confronting the country. Governor Dickson stated this in a goodwill message marking the 18th anniversary of the creation of the Bayelsa and the 54th Independence celebration of Nigeria. According to the Governor, no Government will succeed in delivering its mandate, especially in the execution of people oriented policies and programmes without the support of the citizenry. Governor Dickson noted that, like any…
The people of Arogbo Kingdom in Ondo State have been commended for keeping and observing the traditional and cultural practices of the Ijaw people. Governor Seriake Dickson made the commendation, when he visited the Regent and Tarabiri of Arogbo Kingdom, His Highness, Chief Amos Sofiyea at his palace in Arogbo Town, Ondo State, during the 2014 edition of the annual Arogbo Day celebration. The Governor, who noted with dismay, the absence of a bridge linking Arogbo Town to the mainland community of Agadagba, offered to work with a committee of sons and daughters of the Kingdom and other prominent personalities…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has confirmed the appointment of Professor Humphrey Andrew Ogoni as Vice Chancellor of the State owned Niger Delta university at Amassoma in Wilberforce Island.Professor Ogoni, was until his elevation, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, since 2012.The appointment is with immediate effect. Bayelsa State Government Press Release
The Bayelsa State Government says sand filling work has been completed at the site of ongoing the state-owned International cargo Airport project at Amassoma. The State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Barrister Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the disclosure Thursday while conducting a delegation of the National Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA on an inspection tour of the site of the International Cargo Airport, which is under construction. The Commissioner explained that, civil and other construction related works will commence as soon the sand, which is still sedimenting, as a result of the peculiar terrain of the area, settles down. He was however,…
As part of efforts geared towards revamping the educational and agricultural sectors, which are critical to the growth of the Bayelsa State economy, Governor Seriake Dickson has signed two bills into law. They are the Bayelsa State College of Agriculture Technology and Bayelsa State Directorate for Education Inspection and Policy Services Laws, bringing the total number of bills signed into law by the Governor to 45. Assenting to the bills presented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson during the 45th session of the State Executive Council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Dickson…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the adoption of President Goodluck Jonathan as the presidential candidate of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP), is aimed at institutionalizing the right of refusal for an incumbent President, as contained in the Electoral Acts and promoting stability in the political system. He stated that the adoption of President Jonathan by the PDP Governors and the leadership of the Party is not a declaration of sole candidacy as being presented by the opposition groups, adding that the step taken is in accordance with the law. “If President Goodluck Jonathan refuses, the elective convention…
A new weekly production of the office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State, ‘RESTORATION SERIES’ will be making his debut on the network service of the African Independent Television, AIT, by half past nine in the morning on Monday, 22nd of September, 2014. The maiden edition, which is titled “A GALE OF ENDORSEMENTS” for Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, is expected to feature Kolokuma/Opokuma, Southern Ijaw and Yenagoa Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State. Bayelsans and especially the people of Kolokuma/Opokuma, Southern Ijaw and Yenagoa Local Government Areas are by this…
GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT A new member has been appointed to the Board of the Bayelsa State Environmental Sanitation Authority.He is Mr. Nanakumo Robert, who takes over from Hon. Oldman Agagaowei, who passed on last year.The appointment, which is approved by His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, the Governor of Bayelsa State, is with immediate effect. Daniel Iworiso-MarksonChief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State Government Press Release
Bayelsa State Government on Monday urged the National Council of Communication Technology (NCCT) to focus more on the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) local content towards strengthening ICT infrastructure across the country. Governor Seriake Dickson stated this in Yenagoa, while declaring open, the 3rd regular meeting of the NCCT, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology and the Bayelsa State Government with the theme, “Mainstreaming ICT in National Development: Moving from Talk to Action.” Represented the Deputy Governor, Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah, Governor Dickson attributed the under-development of local industries to the over-dependence on the…
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Bayelsa state has described as the handiwork of mischief makers, the recent report captioned, ‘First Lady’s Ploy to Hijack Bayelsa, Rivers Thickens’ published by one of the leading national newspapers in the country. Describing the PDP in Bayelsa State, as a formidable family, the party in a statement maintained that, the report is a calculated attempt at disrupting the existing peace and cordial relationship between the first family and the party in the State, including Governor Seriake Dickson, who has remained resolute in his commitment and pursuit in promoting an all-inclusive, peaceful and stable polity…
GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTThe Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has approved the appointment of Biboye Ogola as Senior Special Assistant on Special Education. A native of Sagbama in Sagbama Local Government Area and holder of a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Lagos and a certified Nursing Assistant, Biboye Ogola also has over 14 years of working experience with children with special needs and their parents, helping them to conform with societal norms and values in Nigeria and abroad. The appointment is with immediate effect. Bayelsa State Government Press Release