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…
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State at the weekend went agog as the Bayelsa State Governor; Hon. Seriake Dickson re-connected with his kith and kin in Fidipote ruling house and expressed his readiness to strengthening the bond of relationship between the two states. Accompanied by members of immediate family and top government functionaries, the Governor during his historic visit to the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona assured the people that, his administration would work with them to promote unity, peace and harmony, not only in the Niger Delta area, but also the country as a…
The Bayelsa State Government has released the sum of N300 million for payment of gratuity to retirees, which will commence next week. The Head of Service, Sir Fraser Okuoru announced this shortly after the 37th session of the State Executive Council on Thursday, in Yenagoa. Sir Fraser, who recalled that the government had previously paid N1.5 billion to pensioners said the recent release of funds had brought the total amount to N1.8 billion. He appealed to pensioners in the state, especially the junior cadre to exercise some patience, noting that in due course they would be paid their entitlements. The…
As the nation prepares for the conduct of the 2015 general elections, the Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Sunday tasked the various religious bodies in the Country on the nation’s security and condemned the terrorist acts of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, in the Northern part of the country. Speaking at the grand finale of a 3-day revival service with the theme; Go up higher, organized by the Deeper Life Ministry, which had in attendance its general superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, Dr. (Mrs.) Rachel Dickson, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, the…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson at the weekend approved the award of N6.1billion contracts at the State owned Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island and charged the Institution on alternative sources of revenue, noting that it’s over N6billion annual recurrent expenditure is not sustainable. The Governor also disclosed that payment of bursary allowances would commence by June this year, attributing the delay to scholarship awards to post graduate students. Speaking during his fact finding visit aimed at having first hand information about the challenges and prospects of the institution, the Governor stressed the need for the institution to prioritize its…
The attention of the Bayelsa State Government has been drawn to a publication in some sections of the media entitled “Bayelsa asks EFCC to remit N1.4bn from Alamieyeseigha”. The said reports quoted one Mr. George Uboh, Chief Executive of Panic Alert Security System, reportedly acting on the mandate of the Bayelsa State Government, wrote to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to remit the twin sums N1.4 billion and 1.3 million USD recovered from a former Governor of the State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. The Bayelsa State Government denies the reports and stated categorically clear that, it did not mandate…
As a result of the shortfall in federal revenue allocation to States, the Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has called on the people of the State to brace up to the harsh economic reality of the times, noting that the allocation in the past months to the State has nosedived by about N5 billion. According to a Government House statement, this situation has prompted many States to cut salaries of workers in their States by half, while many others cannot meet their salary obligation to civil servants and even to contractors.Cross River and Benue States are among States…
Bayelsa state Government in collaboration with the Organized Private Sector, (0PS) at the weekend in Lagos mapped out economic plans aimed at encouraging Small and medium scale entrepreneurs through the raising of N10bn Trust Fund. Presenting the economic blueprint of his administration at the pre-event luncheon with business stakeholders ahead of the 20th International Conference on Small and Medium Enterprises scheduled to hold in Yenagoa, Governor Dickson said this has became imperative noting the recent economic downturn in the country. The State government, according to the Governor will source for 40 percent of the fund while the Organized Private Sector…
The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Thursday in Yenagoa signed the State 2014 Appropriation bill of N332 billion into law and called for the expansion of the revenue base, noting the recent economic downturn which has led to sharp reduction in the State’s monthly allocation from the Federation Account was worrisome. Speaking at the occasion, which had in attendance the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, top Government functionaries and host of others, Hon. Dickson expressed concern over the decline in the monthly allocation from the Federation Account. He disclosed that the allocation…
The 17 Member Directors and members of the Bayelsa State Centre for Youth Development has been mandated to provide training for youths that would enable them live meaningful lives and contribute their quota to the development of the State. Governor Seriake Dickson gave the charge while inaugurating the members alongside the swearing in of a Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Pastor Samuel John Peters, in Government House, Yenagoa. According to Governor Dickson, the major task of the centre lies in its ability to engage consultants with a view to re-orientating the youths and getting them to participate…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Wednesday received the newly inaugurated Executive council members of the Ijaw Youth Council, (IYC), and called for collaborative efforts in the fight against kidnapping and other related vices in the area. Addressing the youth at an occasion which had in attendance, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta matters, Hon. Kingsley Kuku, Governor Dickson stressed the need for them to channel their energies to useful ventures that would better their lots and project the interest of the Ijaw nation. He restated his administration’s commitment to working for the maintenance of security…