The South-South Governors and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in office. This was the highpoint of the communiqué presented by the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche at a meeting in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, convened by the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mua’zu as part of his zonal tour of the south-south. Speaking at the event, Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is in the process of building a new Nigeria under the leadership of…
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The member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State in the House of Representatives, Hon Stella Dorgu, is set to launch her pet project, the Ayamara Foundation. The event, which is billed to hold on the 6th of August, 2014, at the International Conference Center, Abuja, will bring together, political stakeholders, captains of industry, the diplomatic community, amongst others. Expected at the event are Wife of the President, Dame Patience Jonathan, Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson and his wife, Rachael, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed, His Royal Highness, Amalate Johnny Turner, amongst others.…
Governor Seriake Dickson has approved the sum of the N250m (Two Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) to offset the State government’s foreign scholarship obligations in Russia, Malaysia and other parts of the world. This is coming after the state government had only a few weeks ago done same for its students in the United Kingdom.The Governor, who also ordered the immediate release of the sum, restated his administration’s commitment to the welfare of all Bayelsans under government scholarships, stressing that, the state scholarships Board has been mandated to fast-track the remittance of the money to the students and the various…
Following the formal setting up and inauguration of the Bayelsa Volunteers to, among other things mobilize support for the government and work closely with the security agencies and constituted authorities in the various communities across the state to forestall any security breach, the government has decided to dissolve the Bayelsa Youth Development Committee. This is with immediate effect. The Government is, however, thanking the membership of the Youth Development Committees at the State and Local Government levels for their selfless and dedicated service to the restoration government and people of the state and wished them well in all their future endeavours.…
Late Ijaw music icon and legend, King Robert Ebizimor is to be given a State burial.The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson announced this, while reacting to the news of the untimely and painful demise of the legendary singer. The Governor expressed deep shock, sadness and total disbelief over the news of the death of King Robert Ebizimor in a ghastly road accident. Reacting to the sad incident, Governor Dickson described King Ebizimor’s untimely death as a calamity and a monumental loss to Bayelsa State, the Ijaw nation and the people of the Niger Delta. The Governor, who was…
The Bayelsa State Executive Council has taken proactive measures to sensitize the people on the dangers of the dreadful Ebola virus following the recent outbreak of the virus in the country. The decision was one of the major resolutions reached at the 42nd State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Seriake Dickson in Government House, Yenagoa. Briefing newsmen at the end of the meeting, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ayibatonye Owei said, government has advised people against travelling to countries such as Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, where the disease is endemic. According to Dr. Owei, 1,094 cases have…
Following the unfortunate kidnap of Madam Florentina Paulker, mother of Senator Emmanuel Paulker on which a Police Press Release was made on Wednesday 30th July 2014, the Government of Bayelsa State wishes to congratulate the security agencies for their swift response and subsequent pursuit leading to the apprehension of 4 suspects involved. The Bayelsa State Government has therefore, assured the Security Agencies of the needed support in their efforts towards a speedy and successful conclusion of the action to this incident. One of the prime suspects arrested within minutes of the distress call and 3 others arrested less than 6…
The Bayelsa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion of traditional values and customs that properly portray the true identity of its people. Governor Seriake Dickson stated this, when members of the Nembe-Bassambiri Council of Chiefs led by its Chairman, Chief Eferebo-Igoma paid him a courtesy call at Government House, Yenagoa, to formally announce the death of their monarch, King Ralph Iwowari. Underscoring the importance of culture, he identified non-challant attitude to upholding core values as a causative factor of moral decadence and other societal problems in contemporary times. Hon Dickson commended the chiefs and people of Nembe…
Chairmen of the thirty-two Rural Development Authorities in Bayelsa State have been charged to make service delivery to the rural people, their primary responsibility. They have also been told to ensure that, the policies and programmes of the restoration administration are properly disseminated to the rural dwellers. Governor Seriake Dickson, who gave the charge, while addressing the chairman at a meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, advised them to take steps in dispelling therumours, propaganda and falsehood being peddled by mischief makers for their selfish ends. The Governor, was however, full of praise for the Chairmen, over the prevailing peace in…
Stakeholders of Sagbama local government area have passed a vote of confidence on the Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson in view of the positive impact his administration has made on the overall development of the state. Speaking during a meeting of the first Sagbama local government area Stakeholders Forum at Sagbama, headquarters of the LGA, Engr. Charles Dorgu, Chairman of the forum, advanced reasons that informed their decision to rally round Governor Dickson to enable him consolidate on his good works in the restoration and transformation of the state. According to Engr. Dorgu, the restoration government has engendered…