Bayelsa State Government – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 03 Oct 2020 09:37:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Bayelsa State Government – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 PDP Governors Celebrate Duoye Diri Victory https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-celebrate-duoye-diri-victory/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-celebrate-duoye-diri-victory/#respond Sat, 03 Oct 2020 09:37:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=270013 The Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, on Friday, congratulated and celebrated Bayelsa State governor, Duoye Diri over the Court of Appeal ruling setting aside the decision of the Bayelsa State election tribunal which had earlier cancelled his declaration as winner of the governorship poll. In a written speech of solidarity signed by Director General [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-celebrate-duoye-diri-victory/feed/ 0 Bayelsa State Government Donates 1,200-Hectares For Ranch Development https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-state-government-donates-1200-hectares-for-ranch-development/ Sun, 05 Feb 2017 23:51:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155760 The Bayelsa Government on Sunday said it had donated 1,200 hectares of land to cattle herdsmen to control indiscriminate grazing in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had in December 2016 announced the restriction of the activities of herdsmen in the state to the Bayelsa Palm area in [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Gets New Special Adviser on Political Matters, as Agedi Opts for Reps Seat https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-gets-new-special-adviser-on-political-matters-as-agedi-opts-for-reps-seat/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 01:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/gov-dickson-gets-new-special-adviser-on-political-matters-as-agedi-opts-for-reps-seat/ Following the formal resignation of Chief Fred Agbedi, which has been accepted by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, a new Special Adviser on Political Matters has been appointed. He is Hon. Fyneman Wilson, who had previously held several positions, including, Member of the old Rivers State House of Assembly in the 3rd Republic, Commissioner for Special [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Govt Warns Public Against Fake Facebook Account of Gov Dickson https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-govt-warns-public-against-fake-facebook-account-of-gov-dickson/ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:05:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/bayelsa-govt-warns-public-against-fake-facebook-account-of-gov-dickson/ It has come to the notice of the Government that, some persons are operating a Facebook account purportedly owned by His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, Governor of Bayela State and using same to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. The Government wishes to state that, the Governor does not have a Facebook account and [...]

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]]> FG Takes Over Bayelsa Cottage Hospital; to be Upgraded to a Teaching Hospital https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-takes-over-bayelsa-cottage-hospital-to-be-upgraded-to-a-teaching-hospital/ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:05:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/fg-takes-over-bayelsa-cottage-hospital-to-be-upgraded-to-a-teaching-hospital/ The Bayelsa owned Cottage hospital at Otuoke in Ogbia Local Government Area of the State, has been taken over by the Federal Government. Announcing the takeover at a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) signing ceremony at the Bayelsa House in Abuja, the Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, hinted that, the Otuoke cottage hospital will eventually [...]

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]]> Bayelsa in Shock Over Alamieyeseigha's Untimely Passage; Calls for Full Scale https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-in-shock-over-alamieyeseighas-untimely-passage-calls-for-full-scale/ Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:05:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/bayelsa-in-shock-over-alamieyeseighas-untimely-passage-calls-for-full-scale/ The Bayelsa State Government has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the son of the first civilian governor of the state, Mr. Oyamuyifa Alamieyeseigha in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Oyamuyifa, 32, was found dead at the weekend. Describing his death as a devastating blow, the government in a statement signed by the Chief [...]

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]]> Dickson Harps On United Nigeria, as South Delegates Lobby Governors, Lawmakers Interest Groups Over 18% Derivation Fund https://www.theinfostride.com/dickson-harps-on-united-nigeria-as-south-delegates-lobby-governors-lawmakers-interest-groups-over-18-derivation-fund/ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:05:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/dickson-harps-on-united-nigeria-as-south-delegates-lobby-governors-lawmakers-interest-groups-over-18-derivation-fund/ Bayelsa state delegates to the just concluded National Conference has called on the governors, members of the National Assembly and other interest groups across the six geo-political zones to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the conference, which include the 18% derivation fund, insisting that the oil producing states would not go for anything [...]

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]]> Re: Bayelsa Governor's Office to Gulp N33bn https://www.theinfostride.com/re-bayelsa-governors-office-to-gulp-n33bn/ Sat, 11 Oct 2014 09:05:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/re-bayelsa-governors-office-to-gulp-n33bn/ The Bayelsa State Government has condemned in its entirety and described as mischievous, a news story; published in the Friday, 10th of October, 2014 edition of Thisday entitled “Bayelsa New Governor’s office to gulpN33b” A Government House statement has debunked the report as the figment of the imagination of the author and a clear misrepresentation [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Govt Calls on Maritime Workers to Call Off Strike in the Interest of the Masses https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-govt-calls-on-maritime-workers-to-call-off-strike-in-the-interest-of-the-masses/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:05:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/bayelsa-govt-calls-on-maritime-workers-to-call-off-strike-in-the-interest-of-the-masses/ 1. The Government of Baylesa State notes with regret the on-going strike action embarked upon by the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria. Against the backdrop of numerous ongoing developmental and political activities, which require marine transportation, this action is considered ill-advised. This is, moreso when the issues which led to [...]

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]]> Eid El Kabir; Gov Dickson Urge Muslims to Pray for the Unity, Peace and Stability of the Nation https://www.theinfostride.com/eid-el-kabir-gov-dickson-urge-muslims-to-pray-for-the-unity-peace-and-stability-of-the-nation/ Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:05:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/eid-el-kabir-gov-dickson-urge-muslims-to-pray-for-the-unity-peace-and-stability-of-the-nation/ Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has called on Muslim faithfuls in the Country not to waiver in their belief for the Nigerian project by using the period of Eid el Kabir to pray for the unity, peace and stability of the Nation. He has also urged them to pray to ALLAH to always direct [...]

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]]> Otuoke Workers Charged to be Alive to Their Responsibilities https://www.theinfostride.com/otuoke-workers-charged-to-be-alive-to-their-responsibilities/ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:05:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/otuoke-workers-charged-to-be-alive-to-their-responsibilities/ The newly-employed health workers of the Comprehensive Cottage Hospital, Otuoke have been charged to be alive to their responsibilities in order to improve health care delivery in the state. The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Ayibatonye Owei gave the charge when he visited the Hospital as part of his health facilities tour across the [...]

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]]> As Nigeria Clocks 54 and Bayelsa Celebrates 18; Gov Dickson Commend Nigerians for their Support, Prayers for Nation https://www.theinfostride.com/as-nigeria-clocks-54-and-bayelsa-celebrates-18-gov-dickson-commend-nigerians-for-their-support-prayers-for-nation/ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/as-nigeria-clocks-54-and-bayelsa-celebrates-18-gov-dickson-commend-nigerians-for-their-support-prayers-for-nation/ Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has applauded all well meaning Nigerians for their abiding support, prayers and encouragement to the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan in tackling the security and other developmental challenges confronting the country. Governor Dickson stated this in a goodwill message marking the 18th anniversary of the [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Applauds Arogbo Kingdom in Ondo State for Their Strong Observation of Ijaw Tradition and Culture; Assured of Greater Support https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-applauds-arogbo-kingdom-in-ondo-state-for-their-strong-observation-of-ijaw-tradition-and-culture-assured-of-greater-support/ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:05:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/gov-dickson-applauds-arogbo-kingdom-in-ondo-state-for-their-strong-observation-of-ijaw-tradition-and-culture-assured-of-greater-support/ The people of Arogbo Kingdom in Ondo State have been commended for keeping and observing the traditional and cultural practices of the Ijaw people. Governor Seriake Dickson made the commendation, when he visited the Regent and Tarabiri of Arogbo Kingdom, His Highness, Chief Amos Sofiyea at his palace in Arogbo Town, Ondo State, during the [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Confirms Prof Ogoni as VC of State University https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-confirms-prof-ogoni-as-vc-of-state-university/ Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/gov-dickson-confirms-prof-ogoni-as-vc-of-state-university/ Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has confirmed the appointment of Professor Humphrey Andrew Ogoni as Vice Chancellor of the State owned Niger Delta university at Amassoma in Wilberforce Island.Professor Ogoni, was until his elevation, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, since 2012.The appointment is with immediate effect. Bayelsa State Government Press Release

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]]> Bayelsa Airport Progresses: Sand Filling Completed, As NCAA Undertake Tour of Project https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-airport-progresses-sand-filling-completed-as-ncaa-undertake-tour-of-project/ Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:05:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/bayelsa-airport-progresses-sand-filling-completed-as-ncaa-undertake-tour-of-project/ The Bayelsa State Government says sand filling work has been completed at the site of ongoing the state-owned International cargo Airport project at Amassoma. The State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Barrister Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the disclosure Thursday while conducting a delegation of the National Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA on an inspection tour of the [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Govt Signs 2 Bills into Law to Strenghten Education, Boost Agriculture https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-govt-signs-2-bills-into-law-to-strenghten-education-boost-agriculture/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/bayelsa-govt-signs-2-bills-into-law-to-strenghten-education-boost-agriculture/ As part of efforts geared towards revamping the educational and agricultural sectors, which are critical to the growth of the Bayelsa State economy, Governor Seriake Dickson has signed two bills into law. They are the Bayelsa State College of Agriculture Technology and Bayelsa State Directorate for Education Inspection and Policy Services Laws, bringing the total [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Appoints New Member to Board of the Bayelsa State Environmental Sanitation Authority https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-appoints-new-member-to-board-of-the-bayelsa-state-environmental-sanitation-authority/ Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:05:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/gov-dickson-appoints-new-member-to-board-of-the-bayelsa-state-environmental-sanitation-authority/ GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT A new member has been appointed to the Board of the Bayelsa State Environmental Sanitation Authority.He is Mr. Nanakumo Robert, who takes over from Hon. Oldman Agagaowei, who passed on last year.The appointment, which is approved by His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, the Governor of Bayelsa State, is with immediate effect. [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Govt Wants NCCT to Dev Local Content on ICT to Strengthen Communication Infrastructure Across the Nation https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-govt-wants-ncct-to-dev-local-content-on-ict-to-strengthen-communication-infrastructure-across-the-nation/ Tue, 16 Sep 2014 09:05:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/bayelsa-govt-wants-ncct-to-dev-local-content-on-ict-to-strengthen-communication-infrastructure-across-the-nation/ Bayelsa State Government on Monday urged the National Council of Communication Technology (NCCT) to focus more on the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) local content towards strengthening ICT infrastructure across the country. Governor Seriake Dickson stated this in Yenagoa, while declaring open, the 3rd regular meeting of the NCCT, in collaboration with the Federal [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Faults Media Reports on Political Situation in Bayelsa https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-faults-media-reports-on-political-situation-in-bayelsa/ Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:05:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/bayelsa-faults-media-reports-on-political-situation-in-bayelsa/ The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Bayelsa state has described as the handiwork of mischief makers, the recent report captioned, ‘First Lady’s Ploy to Hijack Bayelsa, Rivers Thickens’ published by one of the leading national newspapers in the country. Describing the PDP in Bayelsa State, as a formidable family, the party in a statement maintained that, [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Appoints SSA on Special Education https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-appoints-ssa-on-special-education/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/gov-dickson-appoints-ssa-on-special-education/ GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTThe Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has approved the appointment of Biboye Ogola as Senior Special Assistant on Special Education. A native of Sagbama in Sagbama Local Government Area and holder of a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Lagos and a certified Nursing Assistant, [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Govt to Acquire New e-Passports for Civil Servants https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-govt-to-acquire-new-e-passports-for-civil-servants/ Thu, 11 Sep 2014 01:05:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/bayelsa-govt-to-acquire-new-e-passports-for-civil-servants/ The Bayelsa State Government on Wednesday announced that, acquisition of the new 64 page electronic passport would be at no cost to its workers as part of efforts to promote their welfare. Governor Seriake Dickson stated this at the Nigeria Immigration Service in Yenagoa, while flagging off the new electronic passport exercise, that was recently launched by the Federal Government. He [...]

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]]> Bayelsa House of Assembly Passes Vote of Confidence on Dickson https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-house-of-assembly-passes-vote-of-confidence-on-dickson/ Wed, 10 Sep 2014 01:05:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/bayelsa-house-of-assembly-passes-vote-of-confidence-on-dickson/ The re-election bid of Governor Seriake Dickson come 2016, received a boost as members of the State House of Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a vote of confidence on his administration. The Governor had during the last Monthly Transparency Briefing commended the various groups in the state for endorsing him for a second term, stating [...]

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]]> Dickson Says Drop in Revenue Allocation is not a Threat to Development https://www.theinfostride.com/dickson-says-drop-in-revenue-allocation-is-not-a-threat-to-development/ Tue, 09 Sep 2014 01:05:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/dickson-says-drop-in-revenue-allocation-is-not-a-threat-to-development/ Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says his administration will continue to meet its financial obligations including payment of salaries, execution and completion of developmental projects, in spite of the drop in the allocations to the state from the Federation Account. Giving the assurance at the monthly Transparency briefing for the months of July and August at the State Banquet [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson to Declare State's Finances; Holds Monthly Transparency Briefing in Yenagoa https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-to-declare-states-finances-holds-monthly-transparency-briefing-in-yenagoa/ Fri, 05 Sep 2014 09:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/09/gov-dickson-to-declare-states-finances-holds-monthly-transparency-briefing-in-yenagoa/ In keeping with the already established policy of his administration to declare the finances of the State to the people, Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State is to address another edition of the monthly Transparency Initiative Briefing. The briefing, which is scheduled for the Banquet Hall of Government House in Yenagoa, holds at three O’clock [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Expresses Worry Over High Rate of Unemployment, Non Challant Attitude of Bayelsa Youths https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-expresses-worry-over-high-rate-of-unemployment-non-challant-attitude-of-bayelsa-youths/ Mon, 01 Sep 2014 01:05:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/09/gov-dickson-expresses-worry-over-high-rate-of-unemployment-non-challant-attitude-of-bayelsa-youths/ Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state has noted with regret, the increasing rate of unemployment around the world, with an assurance that, his administration will not relent in current efforts at creating jobs for the teeming youths of the state. Describing unemployment as a global phenomenon, the Governor, argued that, the restoration government in the [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Wants Marriage to be Jealously Guided and Protected by Couples, as Chief Asara Drums Support for Governor's 2nd Term https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-wants-marriage-to-be-jealously-guided-and-protected-by-couples-as-chief-asara-drums-support-for-governors-2nd-term/ Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:05:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/gov-dickson-wants-marriage-to-be-jealously-guided-and-protected-by-couples-as-chief-asara-drums-support-for-governors-2nd-term/ Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson says, marriage being an institution ordained by God should be jealously guided and protected by couples at all times. The Governor gave this charge at the traditional matrimony between former Miss Elizabeth Bassey Efa and Mr. Idumam Adegi Asara, son of Chief Asara A. Asara, the Obanema of Akipelai [...]

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]]> Prof Dora Akunyili is a Personal Loss to Bayelsa …Gov Dickson https://www.theinfostride.com/prof-dora-akunyili-is-a-personal-loss-to-bayelsa-gov-dickson/ Sat, 30 Aug 2014 09:05:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/prof-dora-akunyili-is-a-personal-loss-to-bayelsa-gov-dickson/ The death of Professor Dora Akunyili has been described as not only shocking and painful, but a personal loss to the Government and people of Bayelsa State on account of her major contribution to the establishment of the Drug Mart in the State capital, Yenagoa. In his tribute to late Professor Dora Akunyili, Bayelsa State [...]

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]]> We Will Continue to Meet Our Salary Obligations https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-continue-to-meet-our-salary-obligations/ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:32:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/we-will-continue-to-meet-our-salary-obligations/ Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State says, the Government will continue to give priority to the welfare and well-being of its workforce, despite the decline in federal allocation. In an exclusive interview with newsmen in Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Dickson disclosed that, the federal allocation to the state has dropped by about 40%, stating, however, [...]

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]]> Govt Will Always Strive to Create the Enabling Enviroment to Attract Investors …Gov Dickson https://www.theinfostride.com/govt-will-always-strive-to-create-the-enabling-enviroment-to-attract-investors-gov-dickson/ Sat, 23 Aug 2014 09:05:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/govt-will-always-strive-to-create-the-enabling-enviroment-to-attract-investors-gov-dickson/ The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has expressed optimism that, despite the state low level of internally generated revenue (IGR), his administration’s offer of 50% tax waiver for information, communication and technology-related investments will engender socio-economic development of the state in the nearest future. A Government House statement issued on Thursday quoted the governor [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Pledges Massive Investment in Agriculture to Harness Its Potentials in the Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-pledges-massive-investment-in-agriculture-to-harness-its-potentials-in-the-sector/ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 01:05:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/bayelsa-pledges-massive-investment-in-agriculture-to-harness-its-potentials-in-the-sector/ Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has restated his administration’s desire to invest massively in agriculture to adequately harness the State’s potentials in the sector. The Governor, who stated this in an interview with newsmen in Yenagoa, described agriculture as one of the most viable sources of revenue away from oil and gas, yet to [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Govt Explains Delay in Remittances to Foreign Students; as Payment if Bursary, Remittances are Set for Next Week https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-govt-explains-delay-in-remittances-to-foreign-students-as-payment-if-bursary-remittances-are-set-for-next-week/ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:05:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/bayelsa-govt-explains-delay-in-remittances-to-foreign-students-as-payment-if-bursary-remittances-are-set-for-next-week/ AS The Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson has approved the sum of 400million Naira for the payment of bursary and scholarship entitlements for students of the state origin in institutions of higher learning in Nigeria and abroad. Addressing newsmen in his office in Yenagoa, the Chairman of Bayelsa Scholarship Board, Evangelist Foster Ogola, [...]

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]]> Multinational Companies, Host Communities Advised on Project Execution https://www.theinfostride.com/multinational-companies-host-communities-advised-on-project-execution/ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:05:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/multinational-companies-host-communities-advised-on-project-execution/ Multinationals and other corporate organisations executing health projects in their host communities have been charged to always liaise with the Ministry of Health to avoid project duplication. The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Ayibatonye Owei, gave the charge in Epebu Community in Ogbia Local Government Area during his inspection of health facilities. Dr. Owei, [...]

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]]> #Advice: Gov Dickson Calls on Political Class to Place Common Good Above Selfish Considerations https://www.theinfostride.com/advice-gov-dickson-calls-on-political-class-to-place-common-good-above-selfish-considerations/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:05:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/gov-dickson-calls-on-political-class-to-place-common-good-above-selfish-considerations/ Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State over the weekend urged those who occupy positions of public trust in the country to exercise power in the best interest of the people. The Governor gave the advice, while interacting with his Rivers State University of Science and Technology classmates fondly referred to as ‘class 92’ when he [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Sets Up 103 Surveillance Centres to Check Ebola Outbreak; as 18-Member Committee Swings into Action https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-sets-up-103-surveillance-centres-to-check-ebola-outbreak-as-18-member-committee-swings-into-action/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:05:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/bayelsa-sets-up-103-surveillance-centres-to-check-ebola-outbreak-as-18-member-committee-swings-into-action/ The Bayelsa State Government says, it has set up 103 surveillance sites in all the local government areas as part of measures to check any outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in the state. The Government has also called on the people of the state to imbibe the culture of personal hygiene, noting that it [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Proceeds on a Two-Week Vacation; Assure Bayelsans of Uninterrupted Development https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-proceeds-on-a-two-week-vacation-assure-bayelsans-of-uninterrupted-development/ Sun, 10 Aug 2014 08:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/gov-dickson-proceeds-on-a-two-week-vacation-assure-bayelsans-of-uninterrupted-development/ Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State is to proceed on a two-week annual vacation from the 11th of August, 2014. The Governor, who has continued to demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the implementation of his Restoration agenda in all sectors, is expected to take a well deserved rest, even though, he will still be undertaken [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Announces Readiness to Tackle Deadly Ebola, as Dep. Gov Heads Committee to Check Encroachment on Govt Land https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-announces-readiness-to-tackle-deadly-ebola-as-dep-gov-heads-committee-to-check-encroachment-on-govt-land/ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 08:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/bayelsa-announces-readiness-to-tackle-deadly-ebola-as-dep-gov-heads-committee-to-check-encroachment-on-govt-land/ The Bayelsa State Government says it has made elaborate preparations to tackle any outbreak of the dreaded Ebola virus in the State. Addressing Government House correspondents, after a State Executive Council meeting in Yenagoa, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Ayibatonye Owei disclosed that, the state government has also set up a 13-man Taskforce to map [...]

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]]> Teenagers Charged to Have Role Models and Focused on Their Education https://www.theinfostride.com/teenagers-charged-to-have-role-models-and-focused-on-their-education/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 08:05:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/teenagers-charged-to-have-role-models-and-focused-on-their-education/ Teenagers in the state have been charged to strive to have role models that they can look up to for inspiration to better their lives. Bayelsa State Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Deacon Markson Fefegha gave the charge at Toru Orua in Sagbama Local Government Area recently while speaking at a sensitization programme with the [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Safe for Investment – BIPA DG https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-safe-for-investment-bipa-dg/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 08:05:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/bayelsa-safe-for-investment-bipa-dg/ The Director General of Bayelsa Investment Promotion Agency (BIPA), Ms Freda Murray-Bruce has said the state is safe for investment and ready for economic and enduring intercontinental business activities. The Director General stated this to news men in her office while reacting to the successful hosting of the 1st Bayelsa State Investment and Economic Forum [...]

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]]> Senator Paulker's Mother Regains Freedom, 6 Days After Her Abduction in Yenagoa https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-paulkers-mother-regains-freedom-6-days-after-her-abduction-in-yenagoa/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 08:05:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/senator-paulkers-mother-regains-freedom-6-days-after-her-abduction-in-yenagoa/ Octogenarian mother of Senator Emmanuel Paulker, representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Madam Florentina Paulker was freed on Wednesday, six days after she was abducted by suspected kidnappers at her residence in Opolo, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the State through the combined efforts of security operatives. Briefing newsmen at the end of the State Security [...]

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]]> South-South Governors, Leaders Endorse President Jonathan for 2nd Term https://www.theinfostride.com/south-south-governors-leaders-endorse-president-jonathan-for-2nd-term/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 08:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/south-south-governors-leaders-endorse-president-jonathan-for-2nd-term/ 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 [...]

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]]> Dame Patience, Gov Dickson, For Rep. Dorgu's Foundation Launch https://www.theinfostride.com/dame-patience-gov-dickson-for-rep-dorgus-foundation-launch/ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 08:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/dame-patience-gov-dickson-for-rep-dorgus-foundation-launch/ 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 [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Approves N250m for Students in Russia, Malaysia, Others; Reaffirms Commitment to Their Welfare Despite Decline in Revenue https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-approves-n250m-for-students-in-russia-malaysia-others-reaffirms-commitment-to-their-welfare-despite-decline-in-revenue/ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 08:05:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/gov-dickson-approves-n250m-for-students-in-russia-malaysia-others-reaffirms-commitment-to-their-welfare-despite-decline-in-revenue/ 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 [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Govt Dissolves Youth Dev Committee; Assure Members of Plans to Engage Them in Other Areas of Need https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-govt-dissolves-youth-dev-committee-assure-members-of-plans-to-engage-them-in-other-areas-of-need/ Sat, 02 Aug 2014 08:05:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/bayelsa-govt-dissolves-youth-dev-committee-assure-members-of-plans-to-engage-them-in-other-areas-of-need/ 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 [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson in Shock and Total Disbelief, as Ijaw Musical Icon, King Robert Ebizimor Passes on; to be Given State Burial https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-in-shock-and-total-disbelief-as-ijaw-musical-icon-king-robert-ebizimor-passes-on-to-be-given-state-burial/ Sat, 02 Aug 2014 08:05:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/gov-dickson-in-shock-and-total-disbelief-as-ijaw-musical-icon-king-robert-ebizimor-passes-on-to-be-given-state-burial/ 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 [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Govt Sensitizes People on Dangers of Ebola Virus https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-govt-sensitizes-people-on-dangers-of-ebola-virus/ Sat, 02 Aug 2014 08:05:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/bayelsa-govt-sensitizes-people-on-dangers-of-ebola-virus/ 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 [...]

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]]> Kidnap of Senator Paulker's Mother; Security Agencies Make Breakthrough, Assured of Govt's Full Support https://www.theinfostride.com/kidnap-of-senator-paulkers-mother-security-agencies-make-breakthrough-assured-of-govts-full-support/ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:05:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/kidnap-of-senator-paulkers-mother-security-agencies-make-breakthrough-assured-of-govts-full-support/ 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 [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Harps on Preservation of Traditions; Eulogises Late Nembe Monarch https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-harps-on-preservation-of-traditions-eulogises-late-nembe-monarch/ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:05:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/gov-dickson-harps-on-preservation-of-traditions-eulogises-late-nembe-monarch/ 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 [...]

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]]> Make Service Delivery Your Primary Objective …Gov Dickson Urges RDA Chairmen https://www.theinfostride.com/make-service-delivery-your-primary-objective-gov-dickson-urges-rda-chairmen/ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:05:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/make-service-delivery-your-primary-objective-gov-dickson-urges-rda-chairmen/ 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 [...]

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]]> Sagbama Stakeholders Passes Vote of Confidence on Gov Dickson… Says They are Proud of His Legacies https://www.theinfostride.com/sagbama-stakeholders-passes-vote-of-confidence-on-gov-dickson-says-they-are-proud-of-his-legacies/ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/sagbama-stakeholders-passes-vote-of-confidence-on-gov-dickson-says-they-are-proud-of-his-legacies/ 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 [...]

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]]> Gov Dickson Play Host to Muslim Community; Calls for Peaceful Co-existence Among Religious Faithfuls https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-dickson-play-host-to-muslim-community-calls-for-peaceful-co-existence-among-religious-faithfuls/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:05:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/gov-dickson-play-host-to-muslim-community-calls-for-peaceful-co-existence-among-religious-faithfuls/ The Bayelsa State Government has enjoined Moslem faithfuls in the state to continue to live in peace with the adherents of other religions, noting that all religions are one and important, as the government will continue to give equal recognition to all of them. Governor Seriake Dickson gave the advice Monday, while hosting the Bayelsa [...]

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