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08/06/2024

Gov. Diri Receives Former Delta Governor, James Ibori In Yenagoa
.. says he has shown leadership in N'Delta region

Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, today at his Government House residence received former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori.

The former Governor who was on his way to Amassoma for the Amassoma "Seigbein oge" festival was received by Governor Diri, the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and other top Government officials.

Governor Diri said, "For us today, we are so happy to host you, sir. You are one man that we hold in very high esteem. From your days as Governor of Delta State, you gave leadership not only to Delta State but to the Niger Delta region.

Your bonding between yourself and our late Governor, Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha was second to none and that was why you were united in confronting the issues that confronted our people here in the Niger Delta. And so, for us, we see you as our own Governor the way we see the late Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha.

And so, you are welcomed home, you are truly a son of Bayelsa," Governor Diri stated.

In attendance were member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Abraham Ingobere, Leader of the State Assembly, Rt.Hon. Monday Bubou Obolo and other members of the House, Chief of Staff, Government House, Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, former National and State Assembly members, members of the State Executive Council and other top Government functionaries.

📷: Phillip Omojefe

01/06/2024

Gov Diri Appoints Isenah, Wariebi Bayelsa Housing Authority, Water Board GMs

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tonye Emmanuel Isenah, as General Manager of the Bayelsa State Housing and Property Development Authority.

The governor also appointed Mr. Kemebradikumo Pere Wariebi as General Manager of the Bayelsa State Water Board.

Mr. Wariebi served as Commissioner for Water Resources in the governor’s first term.

Both appointments take immediate effect.

Rt. Hon. Isenah was a three-term member of the House of Assembly between 2011 and 2023. During the period, he was Deputy Minority Leader, Deputy Majority Leader, Chief Whip of the 5th Assembly before becoming Speaker in the 6th Assembly.

He holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Marketing, all from the Rivers State University of Science & Technology (now Rivers State University), Port Harcourt.

Before joining politics, he lectured briefly at the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic and at the state-owned Niger-Delta University, Amassoma.

Mr. Wariebi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry option) of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University) as well as a Master of Science in Applied Biochemistry obtained at the University of Calabar, Cross River State.

Daniel Alabrah
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State

27/05/2024

Bayelsa APC, Sylva Brought Fake Results To Tribunal

All pink duplicate copies of form EC8A brought to the court by petitioner are suspects as they did not emanate from INEC.

The petitioner failed to back up the “cooked votes” with BVAS machine accreditation and voter register in the 184 disputed polling units.

Ridiculous that petitioner who complained of non-collation of votes in the disputed 184 polling units failed to back their results with any BVAS accreditation.

There cannot be valid election without BVAS voters accreditation.

23/05/2024

2023 Bayelsa Gov. Election: Tribunal dismisses ADC Kalango’s petition

The Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja has this Thursday morning dismissed petition by Kalango Stanley Davies of African Democratic Congress (ADC) against Governor Douye Diri and Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, for lacking in merit.

This is the third petitions to be dismissed after the ones filed by Labour Party and NRM.

Because of the similar grounds of the petition, the case is mere waste of precious time of the court.

The tribunal this morning affirmed that both Governor Douye Diri and Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, were qualified to contest the election.

The court also acknowledged previous judgment on the NYSC certificate of the Deputy Governor and that the issue had since been put to rest.

According to the Tribunal, the petitioner failed to prove how the alleged non- compliance with electoral act substantially affected the November 11, 2023 election.

The Court regrettably noted that no single polling unit agent of ADC as a party was called to give evidence on any possible unit results.

In all the circumstances, the petition has been dismissed for lacking in merit.

23/05/2024

Bayelsa Govt Suspends Yenagoa Youth Election

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has directed the immediate suspension of the election of a new executive of the Oguan Youth Congress (OYC).

The governor’s directive is sequel to the factional crisis that has engulfed the kingdom’s youth body, resulting in tension in the state capital.

The Oguan kingdom comprises of 29 Epie and Atissa communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Diri’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement on Wednesday night, said the suspension was indefinite, pending the resolution of the impasse by the state government.

The statement also said the governor directed the police and other security agencies to ensure there was no breakdown of law and order as a result of the feud.

21/05/2024

Akpumuama Community gets New Town Hall from Hon. Kesiye Taribo
.. appreciate Gov. Diri for project

The people of Akpumuama Community in the Opuama Kingdom, Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, are grateful to Gov. Douye Diri for the new Town Hall project.

Hon. Kesiye Taribo Rtd, Chairman of the Bomo-East Rural Development Authority (RDA), has successfully constructed a new Town Hall for Akpumuama Community. This is the second major project in the community’s history, initiated and completed by Hon. Kesiye.

HRH Nicolas Taribo Clive expressed his appreciation to His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, for his administration's approval of the Town Hall's construction. He noted that Hon. Kesiye has followed in the footsteps of Chief (Hon.) Kia Ebidoughebofa Nigeria, the immediate past Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw LGA and former Technical Adviser to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, who constructed a concrete road in the community a few years ago.

20/05/2024

Aerial view of Samson Siasia Sports Complex Ovom, Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria 🇳🇬.

It's the host venue for the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six

20/05/2024

Onuebum/Otuoke road is ready for commissioning!!

Kudos to Gov. Douye Diri

18/05/2024

Face of Africa Leadership Award!

My administration’s modest effort at redefining the developmental narrative of Bayelsa State continues to attract honour and recognition.

On Friday in London, United Kingdom, I received the "People’s Governor" of the Year award bestowed by the Triangle Media International in partnership with the Face of Africa Leadership.

The annual event aims to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in various fields, promoting African excellence and inspiring others to strive for greatness.

The award received on my behalf by my Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, comes just a week after I was honoured with the Icon of Unity and Social Justice by the Ijaw National Congress of the Americas in Houston, Texas.

I express profound appreciation to Triangle News Magazine and the Face of Africa Leadership for the recognition.

As I have always stated, these accolades will continue to spur me and my administration to greater commitment to our focused vision for a better Bayelsa State.

After eight years, our story as a state will be better told.

Thank you,

~ Senator Douye Diri

17/05/2024

Gov. Diri Kicks Off Africa's Largest Grassroots Football Tournament, Prosperity Cup in Yenagoa
.. lauds Federal Govt for endorsing tournament

His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, today has kicked off the 6th edition of the Governor's Football Tournament, tagged, "Prosperity Cup, " at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa.

Governor Diri was represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who took the kick-off.

In attendance also was the wife of the Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Gloria Diri.

In an address, the Governor lauded the Federal Government for endorsing the tournament and called on the IOCs, Shell, Agip, Aiteo and other private sectors to support the tournament.

The Governor who
appreciated all the sponsors including the Nigerian Content Development Management Board (NCDMB), and Premium Trust Bank said the government would continue to invest in sports to engage the youth meaningfully.

In his remark, the Director General (DG) of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr. Ono Akpe, appreciated Governor Diri for approving such a platform to curb youths' restiveness in the State, describing the tournament as the largest grassroots football tournament in Africa.

The opening match was between the defending champion Crusaders F. C of Peretorugbene and Police Machine F. C of Yenagoa.

The match ended 3nil in favor of the Crusaders.

In attendance was, the President of the Nigerian Super Eagles Supporters Club, Dr. Johnson Dagana, member representing Sagbama-Ekeremor Federal Constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Fred Agbedi, member representing Ekeremor Constituency 1 and the House Committee Chairman of sports, Hon. Tari Porri, other members of the House, Hon. Solomon Agwana, Chairman of Bayelsa State People's Democratic Party (PDP), Local Government Chairmen and other top Government functionaries.

📷: Phillip Omojefe

17/05/2024

Bayelsa Prosperity Football cup begins today

The Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament also known as Prosperity Cup is set to kick-off today, Friday, 17th May 2024.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Director-General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee COC ahead of Friday’s kick-off date.

The statement noted that the Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri would be the Special Guest of Honour.

According to him, the Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo who is the Guest of Honour will lead other distinguished personalities to the ceremony, including the Speaker of the Bayelsa State of House Assembly Rt. Hon Abraham Ngobere and the Chief Judge Honourable Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye as Special Guests to be supported by the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Hon Tare Porri.

Others include, Secretary to the State Government, Prof Nimibofa Ayawei, members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Head of Service Barr. Mrs. Biobelemoye Charles-Onyema, State Executive Council members, President of the Super Eagles Supporters Club, Chairman Bayelsa Football Association, Service Commanders, All Local Government Chairmen and their vice and political appointees.

Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. (Dr) Daniel Baralatei Igali is the Host while the Royal Father of the day is the Chairman Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, King Bubaraye Dakolo AGADA IV, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom.

The statement also disclosed that the opening fixture of the tournament will see defending champions Krusaders Feeders FC of Peretorugbene square up with Police Machine FC by 3pm at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.

The opening ceremony shall be streamed live via our page and Youtube Channel Bayelsa Government New Media

15/05/2024

Madam Rose Diri 11th Memorial!

Guests from across Bayelsa State today graced the memorial in honour of late Mrs. Rose Diri (Nee Young Esime) mother of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, in Ayamasa community, Ekeremor LGA.

A brief service in her honour was held in the morning followed by traditional wrestling contests among some champions.

Governor Diri, who addressed the gathering via telephone from his location outside the country appreciated the people for identifying with their families and described his late mother as a woman of faith with rare kindness and love.

13/05/2024

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12/05/2024

Diri Restates Call For Fiscal Federalism As Ijaws In America Honour Bayelsa Gov, Others

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again called for a review of the country’s revenue derivation formula in line with the practice of fiscal federalism.

He queried the existing practice where resource-endowed states in Nigeria, particularly in the Niger Delta, get a paltry 13 per cent as monthly allocation from their resources.

Governor Diri maintained that the country’s lopsided federalism practice had hindered the development of states.

The Bayelsa governor spoke on Saturday in Houston, Texas, when Ijaws in the United States of America and Canada conferred on him the award of “Icon of Unity and Social Justice.”

The three-day 2024 convention was held under the auspices of the Ijaw National Congress (INC)-Americas.

Also honoured were the former Nigerian first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri as well as renowned author and Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama kingdom, King Bubaraye Dakolo.

While receiving the award, Diri appreciated the organisers for upholding the Ijaw tradition and culture even in the diaspora.

He urged them not to allow the fire of Ijaw nationalism that has been ignited to extinguish and ensure that the annual event was sustained while promising the support of his administration.

He said: “This annual convention offers an opportunity for Ijaws in the diaspora to continue to associate with themselves.

“I urge the INC in the Americas not to allow the Ijaw fire to be put out. My administration will support you to sustain the Ijaw culture and tradition here in the Americas.”

Governor Diri also admonished the Ijaw ethnic nationality not to get tired of its leadership role in the Niger Delta while enlisting the support of other ethnic groups in the region.

“The leadership of the Niger Delta has been with the Ijaws over the years. Now it looks like we are getting tired. But we should not. We have to continue with our leadership role while galvansing support from our neighbours and brothers in the region.

“The Niger Delta is an area that should be better than it is if we were allowed to use our resources for our development. Since I arrived this country, what crossed my mind has been how Bayelsa would be if we practised true federalism whereby we get 100 per cent of our revenue from oil and gas and not 13 per cent as it is today. Maybe we would have had one small Houston in Yenagoa.”

Diri insisted that it was wrong to describe Bayelsa as insolvent and unable to exist without monthly federal allocation while its resources were being expropriated to Abuja and shared to other states in the country.

“You cannot take away the resources in my state and the internally generated revenue that would have accrued to us and expropriate it in the name of Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Every month end, the 36 states in the country gather in Abuja to share resources accruing from my state and they still come back to insult us that our state is insolvent.

“I have never seen anywhere in the world where the essence of the FAAC is to share revenue only from oil and gas. What about the revenue from other mineral resources like gold? Why are they not also shared? This is the naked truth.”

Present at the well-attended event were President of the INC, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, one of his predecessors, Chief Joshua Fumudoh, Chairman, INC-Americas, Mr. Kenneth Anga as well as former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Ndutimi Alaibe among other dignitaries.

Daniel Alabrah
Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor
Sunday, May 12, 2024

09/05/2024

GOVERNOR DIRI HAILS FG OVER SITING OF OIL AND GAS INSTITUTE IN BAYELSA
.. CALLS FOR SYNERGY, EXPEDITIOUS TAKE-OFF

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has commended the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government for siting the Oil and Gas Equipment and Machinery Development Institute (OGEMDI) in the state to promote research and technological advancement of the oil and gas industry.

Senator Diri gave the commendation on Tuesday when officials of the National Agency for Science Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) led by its Research Director, Dr. Samuel Olusunle paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa.

Senator Diri represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo said although the establishment of the institute was coming a little late, the gesture will help in giving Bayelsa a sense of belonging as the cradle of crude oil production in the country.

Senator Diri, who expressed joy that NASENI had come to inspect the site of the project, assured the federal agency that the state government was ready to do everything within its reach to ensure the take-off of the establishment in no distant time.

He maintained that establishing the institute in the state will not only help to gradually assuage the feeling of marginalization and economic exclusion of the Niger Delta over the years, but also enhance the application of science and technology in developing the oil and gas sector.

While calling on NASENI to expedite action on the commencement of the project, Senator Diri also urged the agency to work closely with his administration to ensure that the Institute comes into fruition for the benefit of Bayelsa, the Niger Delta and the country in general.

His words: "We are expressing our profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the team of your board for deciding to site this institute in our state based on our request.

"Clearly, as a people, we have always had this impression that the federal government has not been fair to us all this while. This is one institution that we think is coming a little bit late to us. But it is better to be late than never.

"We are believing that this is going to be a very big leap in terms of trying to jump-start our forage into our technological breakthrough; in terms of contributing technologically towards our sustenance of the oil and gas sector.

"We really want to see how you can quickly run with this project. It is quite elating that you have come to inspect the site for the project so that we can have the dividends of this institution."

Earlier in his remarks, the Research Director of NASENI, Dr. Samuel Olusunle, explained that his team was in Bayelsa to see the temporary structures and location donated by the state government to facilitate the take-off of the Oil and Gas Institute.

He also appealed to the Governor to avail NASENI with the certificate of occupancy and other relevant documents pertaining to the land donated for the building of the permanent site of the new federal establishment in the state.

Dr Olusunle said: "We have been asked to come here by our Executive Vice Chairman to come and see the preparedness of the state having received your letter recently.

"Two things stand out here: We want to see where we can take-off initially. We also want to see where we will be in the next few months or years because I believe the places already earmarked for us will meet our standards."

Signed

Mr Doubara Atasi
Media Aide to the Deputy Governor
Bayelsa State
08/08/2024

08/05/2024

PRESS RELEASE

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has advised local government workers, primary school teachers and health workers who have not been captured in the ongoing computerization process, and as result, are yet to receive their April salary not to panic as machinery had been put in place to address their complaints.

The State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, P.hD, gave the advice on Wednesday at a meeting with the newly sworn in chairmen of the 8 Local Government Councils, relevant stakeholders, including representatives of the National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE at his office in Government House, Yenagoa.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo, in a press release issued by his media aide, Mr Doubara Atasi, on Thursday, disclosed that a committee headed by the immediate past Technical Adviser to the Governor on Treasury, Revenue and Accounts, Mr Timipre Seipulou, had been set up to receive and address complaints of all affected workers.

According to the release, the Committee comprises, the Chairmen, Heads of Local Government Administration, Treasurers and other principal officers of the various councils, representatives of the state Local Government Service Commission and labour unions.

The Deputy Governor explained that the ongoing digital audit of the local government system is not intended to witch-hunt any worker but rather aimed at curbing fraud in the system to free up resources for development projects at the grassroots level.

According to him, over 14 thousand workers have so far been captured by the computerization process across the 8 local councils, while about 997 were flagged for various reasons, including bearing of multiple names and dates of birth.

He, however, noted that "no human system can be perfect, so the capturing process might have made some inadvertent mistakes, which must be corrected to avoid unnecessary lay-offs."

Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who sympathized with all genuine local government workers whose salaries have been withheld following the payroll and staff audit, assured that they would be paid fully as soon as they were cleared by the committee.

To this end, he had directed that an Unclaimed Salary Account be created to domicile and secure the salaries of all the affected workers.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor has expressed gratitude to the leadership of NULGE, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria and other labour unions for supporting the ongoing verification exercise.

While charging the new local government chairmen and other stakeholders to fully support the computerization process, he expressed hope that council workers like their state counterparts will start receiving their salaries directly through the Oracle System from next month.

His word: "This is where we need your cooperation. To save us the trouble, we are going to create a pool of funds to be domiciled in the Ministry of Local Government so that your salary component as soon as you do your JAAC will be deducted.

"From that pool the salaries will be posted into individual accounts. All the local government chairmen will be signatories to that joint account that will be central and all of you will get an alert."

Signed

Mr Doubara Atasi
Media Aide to the Deputy Governor
Bayelsa State
09/05/24

07/05/2024

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06/05/2024

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05/05/2024

Chief Kia receives people of Akpumuama Community
..as they appreciate him for his benevolent nature

Chief (Hon.) Kia Ebidoughebofa Nigeria, immediate past Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw LGA and former Technical Adviser to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State on Local Government Affairs, received the good people of Akpumuama community in Opuama Kingdom ably led by it's paramount ruler, HRH Nicolas Taribo Clive.

They express their gratitude to Chief Kia for his benevolent nature and for facilitating the appointment of one of their own, Hon. Kesiye Taribo Rtd as Chairman of the Bomo East Rural Development Authority (RDA) and ensuring developmental project gets to the community. As a token of their appreciation, they present him with gift items.

In response, Chief Kia extends his heartfelt thanks for their visit and the gifts, assuring them of his unwavering support. He encourages them to advocate for and uphold peace, love, and unity within the community and the kingdom.

03/05/2024

Mass Housing A Priority In Bayelsa, Says Gov. Diri
*Approves Land For FG Project

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said affordable housing for people of the state will be accorded top priority in his second term.

Senator Diri disclosed this on Friday when the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, and the management team paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa.

The governor, who expressed his administration's commitment to collaborate with the federal government to attract more development in the housing sector, approved the provision of land for the FHA to actualise President Bola Tinubu's housing vision for people of the state.

He said: “In our first term, we focused more on infrastructure development to open up the state. We saw road construction as our number one priority. But, this time around, we are prioritising housing for our people. Our focal person in the sector will liaise with you to ensure that President Bola Tinubu's dream of providing housing for Nigerians is realised.

"We will acquire land and make it available to the FHA free of charge. We will collaborate with you so that we can build a new Bayelsa."

While commending Ojo and his team for consulting with state governments on the federal government housing project, the governor
urged other federal appointees to also take into consideration the peculiarities of states and regions in the country in fashioning national policies.

"I commend you for coming to consult with us. Most officers of government stay back in Abuja and take decisions, some of which are inimical to the states. This should be the standard of every official."

Diri stressed the need to map out high and low density areas in the construction of federal housing estates just as he thanked President Tinubu for the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

He, however, advised the federal government to fast-track the project by also undertaking it from the Calabar end.

In his remarks, the FHA Managing Director, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, said the visit was to solicit partnership with the state government in delivering the president's mandate for the housing sector.

Ojo, who noted that affordable and accessible housing was essential to the people, expressed the president’s desire to provide housing for all Nigerians regardless of political party affiliation.

While soliciting for 100 hectares of land for the project, the FHA CEO applauded the Bayelsa governor for his developmental strides, particularly in the construction of road projects across the state.

He said as one who is familiar with the state, its terrain and developmental challenges, he is able to appreciate what Governor Diri had done since he assumed office.

Daniel Alabrah
Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor
Friday, May 3, 2024

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01/05/2024

2024 Workers' Day: Bayelsa Govt ready to pay new minimum wage
.. Sets up committee for recommendation
.. as Gov. Diri approves implementation of annual steps increment
.. promises to build new befitting state secretariat to accommodate expanding workforce
.. Govt to work out modalities to pay outstanding salary arrears to reinstated NDU staff

Bayelsa Government has set up committee for minimum wage implementation.

His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of the State, set up the committee at the 2024 workers' day celebration at the Peace Park, Yenagoa.

Governor Diri charged the committee headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei to look into the federal government template and see the possibility of implementing it in Bayelsa.

"I hereby set up a committee of the Head of Service, the Commissioner of Finance, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Commissioner for Labour and Productivity to be headed by the Secretary to the State Government to immediately look into what the federal government has done and see the possibility of domiciling it in Bayelsa State," Governor Diri stated.

📷: Moses Sule

01/05/2024

UNODC, Danish embassy launch community-based crime prevention project in Bayelsa
...as Gov. Diri thanks UNODC, EU for collaborating with Government

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Embassy of Denmark today, launched a community-based crime prevention project in Bayelsa State.

The project with the theme: Strengthening the Niger Delta peace architecture through community-based crime and Violence Prevention strategies, was launched in Yenagoa by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria,
Sune Krogstrup in the presence of Governor Douye Diri.

In his remarks, Governor Diri thanked the UNODC, the Danish embassy and the European Union for collaborating with the state government to reduce crime in the state.

Governor Diri stated that, last year, the UNODC initiated and completed projects in Otuan, Ikeibiri and Ayamasa, with a corresponding reduction in unemployment, crime and criminality in the state, urging them to continue to collaborate more with the state in other areas that will improve the living standards of the people of the state.

"Let me express our profound gratitude to our partners from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Danish and Finish embassies for what they are set to do in Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta.

The support of the UNODC, EU and all other ambassadors has contributed to the peace and security we enjoy today in our state.

The importance of Bayelsa State to Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, because as you are already aware, Bayelsa is at the centre of the Gulf of Guinea, and so, we are happy to have you with us, and we are sure that we are going to improve on what we have done last year", Governor Diri stated.

Dignitaries at the launch include His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Peter Akpe, Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, members of the State Executive Council, and other top government officials.

📷: Phillip Omojefe

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Gov. Diri Assures Traders On New Market In Yenagoa ... directs enforcement of Etegwe market relocation Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration will complete the new market situated along the Tombia-Amassoma road in the state capital. A statement by Governor Diri’s spokesman, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as having given the assurance on Friday when he stopped his convoy to address the traders at the new market site on his way from the state’s airport. The traders were recently relocated by the state government from the popular Edepie/Etegwe roundabout area in Yenagoa as the temporary market sprang up following the remodelling and beautification of the roundabout by the Senator Diri administration. The governor, who expressed concern over the inconveniences being faced by the traders, said the new site would be completed immediately his second term cabinet was formed. He said: “By God’s grace, this administration will build another market in Yenagoa apart from this one. You know we dissolved our cabinet after the first term and we are yet to form a new cabinet. As soon as that is done, you will have a comfortable place to trade. “I understand your plight. That is why I stopped so that I can talk to you people and so that we can understand ourselves. We know that there are inconveniences that you will face for now but just bear with us because we are going to complete this market for you.” Following an observation by the traders, the governor directed that all those still trading at an illegal location around the roundabout area to immediately relocate to the approved new market space. Responding on behalf of the market women, a fish trader, Mrs. Stella Binaebibo, thanked the governor for showing concern by coming to have a first-hand experience of the situation at the market site. She said the traders were satisfied with the new site and urged the government to speed up construction of the market to ease their

Chief Kia Free Medical Outreach begins in Opuama Kingdom ... tagged "Know your Health Status" #TeamKiaMedia #HealthIsWealth

Progress Bayelsa: The Years Have Truly Counted With Governor Douye Diri. The governance in the next four years promises to be better!

Prosperity Administration: Four Years of Steady Growth under Governor Douye Diri and Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo of Bayelsa State. Watch this short video!

Gov. Douye Diri sworn-in for 2nd term as Governor of Bayelsa State. Congratulations!

Prosperity Administration: 4 Years of Impact! A short documentary.

For with God nothing will be impossible #Born11 #February #SonOfGod

Hurrah! Igbogene-Elebele/AIT Outer Ring Road Completed! ... as contractor delivers Phase 2&3 What a great news! With the completion of the Phase 2 and 3 of the Igbogene-Elebele/AIT Outer Ring Road, the Prosperity Government has delivered once again on its mandate. The expansion of Yenagoa city and urbanization is crystalising with this milestone. The Phase 2 and 3 covers Okarki junction through Akenfa, Agudama to Imiringi road. With this completion, motorists can now drive straight from Igbogene to Elebele road through the Bayelsa Palm into the city centre. A new Bayelsa is truly here under Governor Douye Diri and Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

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Cheering News: Nembe-Brass road project: So much progress with 10km stretch sand filled The ongoing construction of Nembe-Brass road project is progressing with so much excitement by the people of Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Already, the sand filling of the project has covered a stretch of 10 kilometres and the contractor is intensifying on sand dredging to complete the sand filling of remaining 11km of the 21 km phase one of the Nembe-Brass road project. The road project is moving fast to hit the Atlantic ocean.

Timaya led his friends, music stars who performed at "Timaya Day" New Year show to Sampou to appreciate Gov. Douye Diri, for gracing his event at Ox-Bow Lake Pavillion, Yenagoa.

MY INSPIRATIONAL LEADER IS +1 Happy Birthday to my Inspirational Leader, Boss, Father, Mentor and Symbol of Good Leadership, Chief (Hon.) Kia Ebidoughebofa Nigeria He's the Immediate Past Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw LGA and Currently Technical Adviser to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State on Local Government Matters May God Almighty continue to take you from glory to glory!!! Congratulations sir ❤ 🍾🍿

Chief Kia Congratulates Gov. Diri, His Deputy, Lawrence on their landslide Victory

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, visited re-elected Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, to congratulate him after receiving his certificate of return. #Yes ✅ #YesDiri✅ #Governor ✅ #DiriIsBetter✅ #DiriLaw2023✅ #prosperitycontinue✅ #bayelsadecides2023 ✅ #ProsperityTwoPointZero✅