On behalf of the Government and good people of Bayelsa State, I wish to convey with profound joy our felicitations and deep appreciation to our leader and elder brother, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the very auspicious, historic and landmark occasion of the Centenary celebration of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates of Nigeria. We join other well meaning Nigerians, leaders of our great country at various levels and world leaders to celebrate Mr. President and Nigeria on a time like this as you lead the nation to mark…
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behalf of the Government and good people of Bayelsa State, I hereby congratulate one of Nigeria’s most iconic, detribalized and foremost democrats, Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari, GCFR, and Second Republic President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the auspicious occasion of his 89th birthday. Your Excellency, as a government, we wish to express our love and appreciation of your unique and exemplary leadership qualities, whose service to our nation was sterling and most remarkable.As President of our great country and in all the several leadership positions that you were privileged to occupy, you brought to the fore such positive…
the Nation prepare for the commencement of proposed National dialogue, Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has called on Nigerians to exhibit a high sense of patriotism and maturity in the presentation of their views. Governor Dickson made the call at the one-day summit of Southern Leaders in Calabar, Cross River State. Advocating the restructuring of the country’s constitution to address the existing imbalances for the greater good of the country, the Governor commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his courage and wisdom in convening the National conference. He also expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their support to President Jonathan and…
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Deacon Markson Fefegha has described the fire that gutted parts of the transmission equipment of DAAR Communications, owners of AIT and RAY POWER, Yenagoa as unfortunate and sad. Speaking shortly after an inspection tour of the communication facility, Deacon Fefegha who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Iworiso Markson said they were at DAAR COMMUNICATIONS on behalf of the State Government to see the extent of damage caused by the inferno. Describing DAAR COMMUNICATIONS as a partner in the dissemination of Government’s programmes and policies, the Commissioner…
In a bid to reposition the State owned Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island and adequately address other issues confronting the education sector, Governor Seriake Dickson held a close-door meeting with stakeholders in the sector at Government House, Yenagoa. Addressing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, the Commissioner of Education, Mr. Salo Adikumo disclosed that, a number of measures geared towards improving the infrastructure and academic content of the university were deliberated up on. According to him, Government has pledged to undertake the construction link roads, the abandoned library project as well as over forty staff quarters within the campus.…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Thursday underscored the need to evolve a dynamic security system towards improving security of lives and property, as security is fundamental to the development and growth of any society. Governor Dickson made the assertion when the new General Officer Commanding, (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Shehu Yusuf paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. According to the Governor, his administration has since its inception left no one in doubt of its stance regarding security issues through the promulgation of laws to implement the policy on zero tolerance…
Following the ongoing moves by international oil companies to divest some of their onshore interests, the Bayelsa State House of Assembly has advocated that the interests of the State Government, its agencies and communities where oil and gas assets are explored should be protected in the divestment process. After a careful deliberation of a motion moved by the majority leader, Hon Peter Akpe representing Sagbama constituency 1, the House specifically resolved that ample opportunity and priority attention be given to the Bayelsa State Government and its indigenes to fully partake in the divestment process. The motion, “Accommodating the interests of…
Bayelsa State Government on Wednesday doled out N312 Million for the payment of this year’s WAEC and NECO fees for students sitting for both examinations in the State. Presenting the financial instrument to the Commissioner for Education, Chief Salo Adikumo during the State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Seriake Dickson said the gesture was in pursuance of his administration’s free and compulsory education policy. Governor Dickson, who disclosed that about N10 billion has so far been expended to execute the policy and various scholarship schemes, warned principals and teachers to shun extortion of any kind, as government…
Governor Seriake Dickson has given the Capital city Development Authority (CCDA) the mandate to employ fifty persons in the Development Control Department of the Authority. The Governor gave the mandate during the commissioning of the Authority’s Development Control Equipment at the premises of the CCDA along Sani Abacha Expressway, Yenagoa. According to Governor Dickson, the purpose of the equipment is to make Yenagoa a decent, modern and well planned capital city, stressing that, Government was determined to change the face of Yenagoa from a slum to a befitting city.”And, that is why you can see all the developments going on; road and bridge construction and other infrastructure”. All…
Bayelsa State Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the achievements of his administration were largely made possible by the loyalty and support of members of the PDP in the State. Governor Dickson stated this while addressing party faithful during the monthly PDP meeting at the party’s secretariat in Yenagoa. He stressed the need for the people of the State to rally round his administration in order to build a strong and united support base for President Goodluck Jonathan to succeed at the federal level. While calling on the people not to place their selfish interests over and above the general good, Governor Dickson noted that, though 2014 is a…