The People of Bayelsa State, Sundaygave kudos to Nigerians for the support they have given to President Goodluck Jonathan in his administration’s efforts at sustaining peace and stability in the country. This was the highpoint of the five-point communiqué issued at the end of a consultative meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Elders Advisory Forum in Government House, Yenagoa. The meeting, which lasted for about five hours, x-rayed the state of affairs of the ruling party in Bayelsa and the government towards charting a new course to move the state forward in the light of the prevailing economic realities.…
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Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has described the peaceful conduct of the elections and the victory of Mr. Ayodele Fayose in the Ekiti State governorship polls as a victory for democracy and the people of the State. In a congratulatory message to Mr. Fayose, Governor Dickson commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the transparent manner in which the election was conducted and the people, for the mature and peaceful manner they expressed themselves at the polls. He described the mandate given to Mr. Fayose by the people of Ekiti State as well deserving, especially when this is…
Bayelsa state governor Hon. Seriake Dickson has pledged commitment to continue to run a government of transparency by regularly keeping the citizenry abreast of the workings of his administration. He has also promised to remain focused on the programmes and policies of his administration geared towards improving the lives of the people of the state, adding that, he will never succumb to rumour mongers and those who do not wish the state well. Govrenor Dickson, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Hon. Fred Agbedi, at the maiden edition of the state ministerial media briefing in Yenagoa, the…
Bayelsa state Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the Nation’s constitution empowers State Governors to maintain law and order in their domains, stressing that, the intervention of Governors in the Niger Delta region brought about the existing peace and stability in the once troubled region. Governor Dickson, who stated this, while exchanging views with the Shehu of Borno and Chancellor of the Bayelsa State owned Niger Delta University,Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba El- Amin Elkanemi, who called on him at the weekend in Abuja, cautioned political and religious leaders to be mindful of the comments they make in the face…
The Bayelsa State Government has disbursed the sum of One million British pounds and 200 million naira to the State Scholarship Board for onward transmission to scholars on state government scholarship studying in the United Kingdom. Disclosing this to Government House correspondents in Yenagoa, the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson said, the monies were in fulfillment of his pledge to the students, during his interactive session with them in London recently. The Governor, who reaffirmed Government’s commitment to continue to fulfill its scholarship obligations to Bayelsans in different parts of the world, noted with satisfaction, the exemplary conduct of the…
A world class stadium worth N35 billion is to be constructed alongside other sports facilities by Buoshishi Nigeria International Limited at Elebele, in the Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State to promote sporting activities. This was one of the major resolutions reached at the 40th session of the Bayelsa State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Seriake Dickson in Government House, Yenagoa. Briefing newsmen alongside the commissioner for Information and Orientation, Deacon Markson Fefegha, shortly after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Lawrence Ehwrudjakpo explained that, Buoshishi International Company would solely fund the project, which…
His Excellency, Hon. Seriake Dickson, Governor of Bayelsa State, has directed the formal engagement of the first batch of 1,100 Bayelsa youths into the Bayelsa volunteers by next week. This is sequel up on an earlier directive by the Governor to the management of the volunteers. Handing down the engagement directive, Governor Dickson renewed his call on the volunteer administrators to organize a transparent recruitment process, stressing that, the manner of engagement will go a long way in determining the success of the volunteers. A Government House statement also quotes the Governor as saying that, the level of success achieved…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson has again underscored the importance of all political leaders and the citizenry to join forces with the military and other security agencies in the fight against insurgency in the country Speaking when the delegation and participants of the Institute of Security Studies, who were in the State on a training programme, visited him in Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Dickson noted that, those behind the current security problems in the country and their collaborators are common enemies of the people, stressing that, the battle to subdue them must be fought collectively by all. Governor Dickson,…
The Bayelsa state government, the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) have agreed to the full implementation of biometric programme at the local government level to bring sanity back to the system. Disclosing the outcome of the meeting at a press briefing held at the Government House in Yenagoa, the State Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah, said the stakeholders were disturbed by the present situation at the local government level, especially the attitude of the workers to work. The stakeholders in a 7-point communiqué read by the…
The Bayelsa State Government has disbursed the sum of N200 million to the State Scholarship Board for onward transmission to scholars on state government scholarship studying in the United Kingdom. Disclosing this to Government House correspondents in Yenagoa, the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson said, the money was in fulfillment of his pledge to the students, during his interactive session with them in London recently. The Governor, who reaffirmed Government’s commitment to continue to fulfill its scholarship obligations to Bayelsans in different parts of the world, noted with satisfaction, the exemplary conduct of the UK based students, stressing that, they…
His Excellency, Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State is to proceed on his annual leave, with effect from Wednesday, 17th of June, 2014. The vacation, which has been approved by Governor Seriake Dickson, is expected to last for a period of one month. A Government House statement, however, explains that, the leaveis being staggered, with the Deputy Governor expected to be away for two weeks in the first instance. Bayelsa State Government Press Release
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has admonished fathers to work hard to build stable homes, stressing that no nation can be stable and prosperous, without a stable family. Governor Dickson, who stated this in a special message to mark this year’s Fathers’ Day Celebrations at the King of Glory Chapel in Government House, Yenagoa, emphasised the need for fathers to impart the core values of humility, hard work and service to their children and wards. He also urged them, especially the political class and career civil servants, to create chance, out of their crowded engagements, to spend quality time…
BAYELSA PARTNERS US FIRM ON POWER …AS GOV. DICKSON ASSURES ON SECURITY OF INVESTMENT Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has assured investors to the state on the safety and security of their investments, even as the state is getting ready to host the world to its first Economic and Investment Forum between the 16th and 18th of July, this year. Governor Dickson gave the assurance at a meeting with officials of a United States based company, Yeffetmesika Group at the Bayelsa House in Abuja. Governor Dickson, who was accompanied to the meeting by the Minister of State for Power,…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, on behalf of the government and people of the State heartily rejoice and felicitate with the dynamic, visionary, amiable and the indefatigable national chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu as he clocks 59. On this auspicious occasion of your birthday, we equally wish to recall with absolute nostalgia, your invaluable record of achievements as governor of Bauchi state and your emergence as Chairman of our great party, which has ushered in a remarkable turnaround in the leadership style and structure of the PDP to the admiration of all. It…
BAYELSA GOVT EXPANDS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME; TO INTRODUCE ON-LINE STUDIES FROM SEPT. 2014 The Bayelsa State Government has expanded its scholarship scheme with the introduction of on-line studies into the undergraduate category of theprogramme, which is expected to take off by September this year in Yenagoa. Already, the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has approved 480 scholars to participate in the newly introduced on-line studies programmefor the 2014/2015 academic session with various degree awarding universities. The Governor, who disclosed this at an interactive forum with scholars on Bayelsa State Government scholarship studying in the United Kingdom in London, explained that, the…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has expressed deep shock, regret and disappointment over the untimely death of Nigeria’s one time Minister of Information and National Orientation, Professor Dora Akinyuli, who died on Saturday (7th of June, 2014) morning at an Indian hospital, after a long battle with a cancer related ailment. In a statement, Governor Dickson said, he received the news of Professor Akinyuli’s death with a deep sense of loss and disbelief, describing her passage as a great loss to her family, state and Nigeria, stressing that, she gave her very best to every assignment and position she…
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State on Thursday advocated greater cooperation among countries of the Commonwealth to address major challenges confronting them such as unemployment, political instability, poverty, environmental degradation and access to quality education. He stated this at a Luncheon organized by the Westminster Africa Business Group in the House of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Governor Dickson, who underscored the need to translate political interactions towards fostering economic ties and prosperity, noted that countries in the Commonwealth were not doing enough to promote trade and do business among themselves, just as they collectively tackled issues like slave trade…
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has described the nation’s military as a treasured institution, that deserves the support of all Nigerians to enable it win the ongoing war against terrorism. He particularly called on the political class to show patriotism by sinking their differences and rally round security agencies in protecting lives and property and the territorial integrity of the country. Governor Dickson made the call, when he granted audience to the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) commander, Major General Emmanuel Atewe and Chief of Training and Operations, Defence Headquarters, Abuja, Major General Ebibowei Awala in Government House, Yenagoa.…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, his administration will continue to give the desired attention and boost to the educational sector, as it remains the surest means of improving the human capacity development index of the state. Governor Dickson gave this assurance at a public lecture and awards ceremony marking the birthday of the pioneer commissioner for agriculture and one time Secretary to Government in the State, Professor Steve Azaiki in Yenagoa, the state capital. Describing the administration’s restoration agenda as people oriented, he noted that, education was key to the overall development of the state. The Governor, who…
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark has endorsed Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State for a second term in office given his track record in the developmental strides of the state in his 2 years old administration. Chief Clark made the declaration during the re-burial of Major Adaka Boro as part of activities marking the Ijaw hero day celebration in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The elder statesman contended that Governor Dickson would go down in the annals of history in the Ijaw nation as the leader who brought home the remains of Adaka Boro to be buried in his ancestral…