The Bayelsa State Government says, it is sparing no efforts at getting its Kolo Creek Gas Turbine fully back on stream to boost electricity supply in the state.Briefing newsmen on the state of the turbine in Yenagoa, the Commissioner for Energy, Barrister Francis Ikio, explained that, the turbine is currently undergoing refurbishment in Vancouver, Canada at a total cost of 800,000 pounds.Flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson and the Special Adviser on Energy, Engr Olice Kemenanabo, the Energy Commissioner sympathised with the people of the state, especially those affected by the power outage, occasioned…
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The attention of the Bayelsa State Government has been drawn to some misleading reports by a section of the media surrounding the marriage ceremony of President Goodluck Jonathan’s foster daughter holding in Yenagoa, the State capital. We wish to make it abundantly clear that, contrary to such unfounded stories in the media, the State’s economy is not affected, as people have been going about their activities without hindrance. It is, therefore, not true that state and in particular, Yenagoa, has been shut down because of the event. The only place so affected is the Kpansia market, which is a traditional Saturday market and incidentally it is situated…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson at the weekend in Yenagoa carpeted critics of President Goodluck Jonathan, especially members of the opposition parties, over an alleged leadership failure arguing that Nigeria’s political woes and security challenges predated the present administration. He, however, solicited the support of the various professional bodies and political class to enable President Jonathan achieve his lofty ambition of transforming the Country. Absolving the President of the blame of the alleged leadership failure being harped on by the opposing political parties, the Governor at a one-day summit organized by the Nigerian Young Professionals maintained that the problem…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has urged the people of the state, particularly those in positions of authority to see such positions as platforms to impact positively on humanity. Governor Dickson made the remark during the March, 2014 monthly Praise Night at the King of Glory Chapel in Government House, Yenagoa. As the people were being ushered into a new month, he enjoined them to reflect on their struggles and achievements in life, noting that power comes only from God and service to God can be achieved through service to mankind. Governor Dickson noted that political power should not…
A 2-day Special Retreat for State and zonal publicity secretaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has been scheduled to hold in Yenagoa between Wednesday and Friday, next week. Slated for 9 O’clock each morning at the Ijaw House, along Sani Abacha expressway in the State capital, the special retreat will among other things, feature discussions on ways and means of harmonizing the party’s communication system for a more effective dissemination of party activities, policies and programmes. According to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, accreditation of participant drawn from all over the…
As over 700 young professionals across the Country converge this weekend in Yenagoa, the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has called for their active participation in the socio-economic development of the Country.Hon. Dickson in a Government House statement, lauded the initiatives of the young professionals, especially in the organization of the one day summit, which is aimed at x-raying the socio-economic and political situation in the Country. Describing the theme of the summit; the role of young professionals in nation building and the quest for purposeful leadership as most appropriate, noting the present economic situation in the Country, the governor…
Arising from a meeting earlier in the week, the Bayelsa State Security Council has approved the setting up of the Bayelsa Volunteer, which was established by law. To this end, His Excellency, Hon. Seriake Dickson, Governor of Bayelsa State has approved the appointment of CSP Idowu Asufi to serve as its Coordinator, while Hon. Enekiyou Boni Ayah will be the Secretary. His Excellency approved the appointment of a retired senior police officer to take charge of discipline and control in order to be part of the security architecture of the state. Accordingly, approval has been given for 500 youths and…
Following, ongoing re-organisation of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for a more optimal implementation of the Restoration agenda, the following Commissioners have been relieved of their appointments with immediate effect:1. Francis Egele, Esq. – Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice 2. Hon. Ayakeme Massa – Trade, Investment and Industry 3. Dr. Anapurere Michael Awoli – Health 4. Hon. Nelson Belief – Tourism Development 5. Hon. Gesiye Isowo – Special Duties (Federal Projects) 6. Hon. Parkinson Macmanuel – Science, Technology and Manpower Development 7. Dr. Sylvanus Abila – Environment The affected former Commissioners are by this announcement, requested to hand over…
The Bayelsa State Government has advocated stringent environmental laws for the protection and preservation of the environment against crude oil pollution and other activities occasioned by oil exploration and exploitation activities in the Niger Delta. Governor Seriake Dickson, who made the assertion, when members of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, led by its Chairman, Major Lancelot Anyanya (rtd), paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday in Government House, Yenagoa, said an environmental summit would be organized soon to discuss ways of mitigating the effects of oil and gas exploration and exploitation in the region. He expressed…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson disclosed at the weekend in Lagos that the proposed Film village would gulp N20 billion and called for Organized Private Sector partnership in the promotion of local talents in the creative industry and sponsorship of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, (AMAA). Governor Seriake Dickson made the appeal at a Sponsors Night and dinner, which took place at the Civic Centre, in Lagos. According him, “government hopes to realize its vision of nurturing local talents through the establishment of the film village by working with the private sector and create a suitable environment where actors…