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A five member Student Liaison Committee has been inaugurated with the mandate to liaise between the Bayelsa Government and various student bodies in the State to ensure a harmonious relationship between them. Inaugurating members of the committee at the Executive Council Chambers in Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Seriake Dickson charged them to notify Government of the problems and other needs of students towards ensuring their welfare and wellbeing. Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Chief Salo Adikumo, the Governor reminded the committee of Government’s huge investment in education as it remains the cornerstone of the restoration Government and stressed the…

The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has given December 2014 deadline for the completion of the multi-billion naira Ogbia-Nembe road in the East Senatorial District of the State, as he presents a cheque of N3bn as balance payment to the Management of SETRACO plc. The contract was awarded few years ago by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in conjunction with the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC). Presenting the financial instrument during the Monthly Transparency briefing on Wednesday at the Banquet Hall, the Governor said the timely completion of the project is dear to the heart of his administration,…

Bayelsa State Government has declared N23.8 billion as balance of funds in its coffers at the end of November 2013.Analyzing the State’s income and expenditure for the months of October and November at the monthly transparency briefing on Tuesday, the State Deputy Governor, retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah explained that the amount include N12. 3bn and N11.6bn savings for the months of October and November respectively. The gross inflow for the month of October, according to the Deputy Governor stood at N14.593bn out of which, statutory allocation was N2.585bn, NNPC, N233 million, 13% derivation N10.105bn, VAT 616m, 231. SURE-P,…

The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has proposed a N299.2bn appropriation bill comprising N162.5bn Recurrent expenditure and N136.7bn Capital expenditure for the 2014 fiscal year as against N304.05bn passed into law by the State House of Assembly in 2013. Presenting the appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday in Yenagoa, the Governor said the bill would be financed from a total revenue projection of N282.6bn and capital receipts of N16.5bn. Tagged “Budget of Further Consolidation”, Hon. Dickson who restated his commitment to diversification from Oil and Gas sector in his estimation said the budget revenue profile…

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has described the warm reception accorded him and his entourage during the Thank-You-Tour of the State as an expression of the tacit support the Chiefs and people of the State has for the Restoration Administration. The Governor, who stated this in a Government House statement, was full of gratitude to the various LGA Chairmen, Traditional Rulers’ Councils, the women, the youths and the entire people for their massive turn-out in all the communities and Local Government Areas that were visited. Hon. Dickson also commended the Traditional institutions for the various Chieftaincy titles conferred…

The State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has described the successful completion of his thank-you-tour to the eight Local Government Areas as a manifestation of God’s manifold blessings upon his life and the State.Governor Dickson stated this while speaking at this month’s edition of the monthly praise night organised by the State Government at Toru-Orua in Sagbama Local Government Area of the State. Describing the tour as historic and accident-free, Chief Dickson expressed delight and thankfulness to God, noting that he saw the involvement of God from the beginning of the programme to its conclusion. The Governor, who expressed his happiness…

Nine teaching staff of Community Secondary School, Aleibiri in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been suspended for dereliction of duty by Governor Seriake Dickson. The affected teachers; Tenkiri Pere, Cornet Akpoaresine, Folorunso Funso, Berepigi Tiko, Ebenibo Richard, Zuokumor Erica and Lobia Clara were not at their duty posts during the Governor’s unscheduled visit to the school Expressing dismay over the attitude of some teachers in the State to duty, Hon. Dickson said his administration would not condone any acts of lawlessness as he ordered the immediate suspension of the affected teachers pending the outcome of the findings…

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson at the weekend restated his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, as he rounded off a 2-week state-wide thank you tour with a visit to Sagbama Local Government Area of the State. Speaking at a reception organized in his honour in Sagbama, the Governor who attributed his success in politics to God’s abiding grace and goodwill of the people advised the youth to take advantage of various empowerment programmes put in place by the present administration. The Governor who was accompanied on the trip by his wife, Dr. Rachael Dickson, the Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral…

The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Thursday in Ekeremor, headquarters of Ekeremor Local Government Area set a 2015 deadline for the completion of the ongoing multi billion naira Sagbama-Ekeremor section of the Sagbama-Ekeremor-Agge road in the West senatorial district of the State.Disclosing this during a Thank you tour to the area, the Governor said opening up of the three senatorial districts has become imperative in view of the resolve of the present administration to attract local and foreign investors to the State.Accompanied on the trip by his Deputy, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah, (retd), Hon. Dickson called for…

The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has signed into law a 2013 supplementary budget of N42.2bn after its passage by the legislative arm of Government.The budget is aimed at covering the expenditure that were not covered in the main budget.Commending the legislators for their understanding and cooperation, the Governor disclosed that the 2014 appropriation bill would be presented to the House next week.He, therefore, expressed optimism that the bill when presented would be given speedy passage to enable Government actualize its developmental programmes.Presenting the bill for Governor’s assent, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei…

As the nation warms up for the conduct of general elections in 2015, the Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has warned youths against being used as canon folders to forment trouble by selfish politicians, advising them to take education seriously with a view to increasing their capacities in self development.Speaking during a state-wide thank you tour to Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, Hon. Dickson said the era of bloodletting and political brigandage were passed, noting that, the present peaceful atmosphere and various youth empowerment programmes put in place by the present administration are intended to impact positively on them.Warning…

The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to zero tolerance for crime and criminality, warning the few criminal elements including cultists, armed robbers, kidnappers and perpetrators of other related vices in the State to desist from such acts or incur the wrath of the law. Condemning the resurgence of kidnapping in the Eastern senatorial district of the State during his ‘Thank You’ tour visit to the Yenagoa Local Government area of the State, Hon. Dickson said the State is no longer a haven of criminals.Describing a crime free society as panacea to economic growth,…

Hard times await oil thieves and vandals of petroleum products pipelines in Bayelsa State, as Governor Seriake Dickson on Monday warned the perpetrators to desist from the unwholesome practice or face dire consequences as from 2014. This is just as he presented a cheque of N105m to women in seven Rural Development Authorities, (RDAs) in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the State. Speaking at Oporoma, headquarters of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area during his thank you tour to the area, Chief Dickson said Government was disturbed by the alarming rate of oil theft and its effects on the State…

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT A Deputy Chief of State Protocol has been appointed by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State.She is Mrs. Irene Ebiere Musa, who until this appointment was the Executive Assistant, Liaison and Branding in the office of the State Governor.The appointment is with immediate effect. Daniel Iworiso-MarksonChief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State

The Nigerian Envoy to the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ambassador Bulus Paul Zon Lolo on Wednesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia lauded the economic policy of Governor Seriake Dickson-led administration in Bayelsa State, urging it to avail itself of the business opportunities that abound in the country, especially in the agricultural sector. Receiving the State economic delegation led by the Governor’s representative, Ambassador Lawrence Ekpebu, Ambassador Lolo said Nigeria and by extension Bayelsa State has a lot to gain by entering into bilateral agreement with Ethiopia, in view of its agricultural potentials. Ethiopia, as disclosed by the Ambassador is a leading…

The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia showcased the investment potentials of the State to the rest of the World, calling on long term investors to avail themselves of the opportunities that abound in theState. This is just as he called for active participation of the Organized Private Sector in the growth of African economic markets. Making this known at 2013 African High- Growth Markets summit: the emergence of an aspirational African consumer organized by the The Economist which had in attendance notable political and economic leaders such as the Ethiopian Finance and Economic…

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson will be one of the key speakers at this year’s edition of the Economist African High Growth Markets Summit at the Sheraton Hotel, in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital on Tuesday. Governor Dickson, who is expected to speak on the topic, Case study – African growth and investment, the Bayelsa Renaissance: Big strides in a small State, will be presenting to the world the investment opportunities in the oil rich state and the development strides of his administration. The Governor will also use the opportunity to hold discussions with investors from different parts…

President Goodluck Jonathan has again been urged to remain steadfast, selfless and committed to his responsibilities as President of the country. This was part the resolutions reached at the end of a one-day consultative meeting of Ijaw elders and leaders of thought in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital over the weekend. The Ijaw opinion leaders also passed a vote of confidence on the President, expressing satisfaction with what they described as his uncommon commitment to the progress, peace, harmony and stability of the country. A communiqué issued at the end of the consultative meeting condemned in its entirety, the various…

A one day meeting of Ijaw elders and leaders of thought took place in Government House, Yenagoa on Sunday 30th November 2013. The meeting which was presided over by the Chairman of Ijaw National Conference Pa E. K. Clark , had in attendance over 200 leaders of thought of Ijaw extraction drawn from Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers and Ondo States. 2. The Consultative Meeting expressed great grief over the demise of the leader of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), late Senator Dr. Tari Sekibo, Odoabaji the Seventh . The meeting observed one minute silence in honour of the…

The Bayelsa State caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has applauded President Goodluck Jonathan for the remarkable progress his transformation agenda has recorded in various sectors of the economy. Arising from its second congress meeting in Yenagoa, with President Jonathan also in attendance, the caucus expressed satisfaction with the focus, zeal and commitment of the President, who has despite daunting challenges, kept faith with the policies and programmes of his transformation agenda. Among other things, the caucus noted with satisfaction, the President’s conformity with democratic ideals and principles, his silent revolution in the power, sports, rail transportation, rebuilding of…