Southern Ijaw for Sylva Mac (2024)

22/10/2023

Southern ijaw will give massive votes
As no turning back don't be distracted

Sylva deserve our votes

20/10/2023

Amassoma massively show love to sylva as campaign train move to constituency 1

20/10/2023

Chief sylva and his deputy arrive ologbobiri Community home town of great Joshua Maciver recieve by the chief and people of the community

Chief Reuben Wilson assure sylva of massive vote

19/10/2023

Today campaign for Southern ijaw constituency 4 and 1
KOLUAMA OTUAN AND AMASSOMA

18/10/2023

Today we visited ward 7, 12 and 13 in southern ijaw LGA it was a show of love

14/10/2023

PASTOR REUBEN JUST RECEIVED APAINGOLO TO APC
Ahead of November 11th Guber Election, the southern Ijaw Local Government Coordinator of the APC Campaign Council Chief. Reuben Wilson today received the direct Elder brother to the former Commissioner for youths Bayelsa state Hon. Womotimi Apaingolo.

According to Reuben, In other to ensure Southern ijaw local Government Area is delivered to the APC, we must ensure we bring critical grassroot players to the Party to give total victory to His Excellency Chief Timipre Sylva and Great Joshua MacIver.
Apaingolo is a Very strong PDP member in ward 17 decided to defect to the APC to give undiluted support to the Candidates.

13/10/2023

BREAKING NEWS:

THE CAPACITY APC SOUTHERN IJAW COORDINATOR CHIEF PST REUBEN CLIFFORD WILSON AKA THE PEOPLE'S GENERAL AND THE BAYELSA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEMBER REPRESENTING THE GOOD PEOPLE OF SILGA CONSTITUENCY IV , HONOURABLE SELEKAYE VICTOR BEN RECEIVED MORE DEFECTORS AGAIN FROM PDP AND LABOUR PARTY TODAY.

1.Chief Preye Alamene

2. Hon Labo Adams
PDP Leader

3. Dr Timothy Gilbert PDP

4. Bruce Milton

5. Moses Dede
Labour Party Leader

6. Emmanuel Amaebide

7. Marvin Adobu

SYLVA IS WINNING ALREADY.

12/10/2023

Chief Pastor Reuben yesterday settled APC Aggrieved persons in Ward 16 SILGA ahead of November 11th Guber Election

09/10/2023

It was a nice time in agbere in sagbama local government area
APC progress

08/10/2023

OTUAN WARD 5 YOUNG SHALL GROW FORCE HOLDS UNIT SENSITIZATION.

Mrs Ebisuobo Osunu Kemepadei yesterday under the auspices of Pastor Reuben OTUAN young shall grow force storms OTUAN ward 5 in Southern-Ijaw LGA, begins unit sensitization tagged Operation show your PVC.

The meeting was aimed at informing members of her compound (specifically the women) in OTUAN ward 5 that she was no longer in the PDP and to gather support for the APC.

The women declared their support to stand by her and ensure APC wins at her polling unit.

06/10/2023

More Defectors from PDP to APC as the Southern Ijaw coordinator Chief Reuben Wilson received

Ebisuobo Osunu, Ebirakumo Osunu from PDP OTUAN ward 5 joins APC.

06/10/2023

Southern Ijaw is a total support for Sylva Maciver

04/10/2023

The Southern ijaw coordinator for Sylva Mac 2023
Chief Reuben Wilson brief stop over at Tamazo Community in southern ijaw local government area

03/10/2023

CHIEF PASTOR REUBEN THE SOUTHERN IJAW CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR FOR SYLVA MACIVER VISITS WARD 17 KOLOAMA IN SOUTHERN IJAW AS HE PREACHES THE GOSPEL OF SYLVA/MACIVER WINNING TICKET ALSO RECIEVED DEFECTORS FROM KOLUAMA 1 AND 2 AND TAMAZO COMMUNITY

21/09/2023

Sultan Inaugurates 10.2km Dual Carriageway In Bayelsa

*My Administration Doesn’t Play Politics With Development, Says Gov Diri

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III, on Thursday, inaugurated phase two of the newly-completed Glory Drive dual carriageway, a 10.2-kilometer road project constructed by the Governor Douye Diri administration.

The road, which stretches from Igbogene through several communities and eventually terminates at Onopa in the Yenagoa city centre, was conceptualsed by former President Goodluck Jonathan when he was governor of the state.

Speaking during the ceremony, the Sultan said he was proud to be associated with Senator Diri's success story in the development of Bayelsa State.

The respected royal father stressed that the nation's strength lies in its diversity, noting that it was important for leaders from far away to come and appreciate what the Diri administration was doing in terms of development of the state and work together to better the lot of the people.

Sultan Abubakar, who said the visit was his second in 22 years, urged the governor and his team to continue to do more to impact meaningfully on the lives of the people.

"This is the second time that l'm visiting Bayelsa since 2001, that is 22 years ago, and I'm very impressed with the level of development that has taken place in the state.

"I am happy to be part of this history in the commissioning of this road project. God has put you in this position to serve the people. You are their servant.

“As leaders, we should continue to work together to better the lot of our people. It is important for leaders from far away to come and see what you are doing. Our strength is in our diversity."

In his remarks, Senator Douye Diri vowed that his administration will never play politics with development of the state, noting that the Glory Drive project was not only for supporters of PDP, APC or Labour Party but for the generality of the people.

According to the governor, the road was conceived during the Dr Goodluck Jonathan administration in the state under which he served as commissioner.

Diri noted that upon assuming office in 2020, he decided to re-award the road contract to the Chinese construction giant, CCECC.

"We are bringing development to every area in Bayelsa State. Even development and shared prosperity are the defining characteristics of our government of prosperity.

"We know that in the absence of peace and harmony, sustainable prosperity cannot be guaranteed. We have endeavoured as a government to foster peace and reconciliation. I often said that those who will kill and maim in their desperate quest to gain political power cannot mean well for you.

"Development and peace are like Siamese twins. Development and peace are inseparable. Where there is no peace, there will be no development, and where there is no development there will be no peace."

Also, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Moses Teibowei, stated that the project was constructed at the cost of N30 billion.

He stated that after it was conceptualized under the Jonathan administration and constructed from the East-West road to the Igbogene roundabout, the project was mismanaged under the Chief Timipre Sylva administration after awarding the contract to a construction firm.

The commissioner said Governor Diri has directed the commencement of the third phase of the road to Onopa.

"Phase two of the project, starting from igbogene roundabout to the airport road was started by Chief Timipre Sylva administration and awarded to Fak Engineering Limited with the sum of N9 billion paid. The contractor cleared the entire length of the project but sand filled and did stone-base of only 1.5 kilometers and abandoned it.

"When the prosperity government of Senator Diri came on board, it deemed it fit to continue construction because of its strategic location, importance and economic viability to Bayelsa .

"The road measures about 10.2 kilometers. It has dual carriageway of 7.3 metres width, with two-metre shoulder on each drive way.

“It also has four metres wide median, a walkway of 1.4 metres either sides, one major roundabout and 12 culverts.

"Governor Diri has also approved the commencement of the Glory Drive Phase 3, which stretches from the airport road to Onopa and the Government House."

The Sultan earlier visited the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council where he called on state governments to work closely with traditional rulers to engender development.

Signed:

Daniel Alabrah
Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor
Thursday, September 21, 2023

21/09/2023

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri receives Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, at the Government house in Yenagoa

The sultan is in Bayelsa to Commission the 10 km Glory Drive phases 2 road, at Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

10/12/2022

TEAM BAYELSA 2022
FINAL RESULTS

1. TAEKWONDO
3 GOLD
1 SILVER
3 BRONZE

2. CYCLING
1 GOLD
1 SILVER
1 BRONZE

3. DEAF TT
3 BRONZE

4. GOLF
2 GOLD
2 SILVER
1 BRONZE

5. PARA-TT
1 SILVER
1 BRONZE

6. DARTS
2 GOLD
1 SILVER
1 BRONZE

7. JUDO
1 GOLD
2 SILVER
3 BRONZE

8. PARA-SWIMMING
8 GOLD
9 SILVER
4 BRONZE

9. SCRABBLE
2 GOLD
1 SILVER
3 BRONZE

10. CANOEING & KAYAK
14 GOLD
17 SILVER
6 BRONZE

11. SHOOTING
1 SILVER
2 BRONZE

12. ATHLETICS
4 GOLD
2 SILVER
7 BRONZE

13. SWIMMING
22 GOLD
12 SILVER
1 BRONZE

14. KUNG-FU
8 GOLD
3 SILVER
11 BRONZE

15. PARA-POWERLIFTING
1 SILVER
1 BRONZE

16. CHESS
5 GOLD
1 SILVER
3 BRONZE

17. PARA-ATHLETICS
2 GOLD
11 SILVER
9 BRONZE

18. SOFTBALL
1 SILVER

19. WEIGHTLIFTING
7 GOLD
7 SILVER
5 BRONZE

20. GYMNASTICS
1 GOLD
4 SILVER
3 BRONZE

21. WRESTING
13 GOLD
8 SILVER
4 BRONZE

22. FOOTBALL
1 GOLD

23. KOKOWA
1 GOLD
3 BRONZE

24. AYO
1 BRONZE

25. BASKETBALL
1 GOLD

26. TENNIS
1 GOLD
1 SILVER

27. BOXING
2 GOLD
3 SILVER
2 BRONZE

28. KARATE
1 GOLD
5 SILVER
2 BRONZE

29. BEACH VOLLEYBALL
1 BRONZE

30. KICKBOXING
6 GOLD
5 SILVER
2 BRONZE

108 GOLD
100 SILVER
84 BRONZE
291 Medals

Congratulations Team Bayelsa!

07/12/2022

FLASH: Lasun Yusuf dumps Peter Obi, joins Atiku

Ex-Deputy Speaker Lasun Yusuf has dumped the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi for the candidate of People's Democratic Party (PDP) Abubakar Atiku.

Yusuf was elected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) before defecting to LP. The 2022 Osun LP governorship candidate has promised Obi to deliver Osun in 2023.

On Wednesday, Yusuf during the PDP presidential campaign in Osogbo capital of Osun State at Freedom Park, the flag of the party was presented by the National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu to the ex-Deputy Speaker.

https://thenationonlineng.net/lasun-dumps-obi-joins-atiku/

07/12/2022

2022 Flooding: Bayelsa Govt Acknowledges Donations
..Diri Directs Fresh Distribution Of Items To Communities

Bayelsa State government has acknowledged donations from international agencies, state governments, political parties and their presidential candidates, individuals and corporate organisations in the wake of the 2022 flooding that ravaged the state.

Governor Douye Diri in his opening remarks at the weekly state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday disclosed that the government received donations in form of cash, foodstuff and other materials from well-meaningful individuals and corporate organisations during and after the floods.

The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, restated his administration’s commitment to transparency and assured the people that they would not be left in the dark as regards the flood donations.

He listed the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, the Akwa Ibom and Lagos state governments, which donated N100m and N50m respectively, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar (N55m), and his counterpart in the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo (N10m) as some of the donors.

Other donors are Dr. Azibapu Eruani of the Azikel Group, who he said has started redeeming his pledge of N350million worth of items, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Century Energy Group, Chief Ken Etete (N50m).

The governor also disclosed that the South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria donated $100,000, Access Bank N100m, Zenith Bank N20m, Linkage Assurance N20m, Sterling Oil N15m, Paache Construction N10m and AITEO N50m.

Organisations that donated items include the Tompolo Foundation 440 cartons of noodles, 595 bags of 50kg rice, 35 jerrycans of 25kg palm oil, groundnut oil 180 cartons, garri 40 50kg bags, beans 20 100kg bags as well as 500 tubers of yam.

Others are Globus Bank 70 bags of 50kg rice and 100 cartons of noodles, Stanbic Bank 146 4x6’ mattresses, 148 pillows and 150 plastic buckets.

The rest are Julius Berger 100 bags of 50kg rice, Redeemed Christian Church of God 100 bags of 50kg rice, Brass Petrochemical and Fertiliser Company 100 bags of 50kg rice, 100 bags of 50kg garri and 100 bags of 100kg beans.

The governor directed the task force on flood mitigation and management and the Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency (BYSEMA) to immediately resume distribution of items in the warehouse to all affected communities in the state.

He also assured that the donations will be prudently used and urged people of the state to exercise patience with the process of distributing the relief materials to victims.

He further stated that the process will be devoid of political colouration.

His words: "We never played politics with the flood and the relief items for victims. The whole world saw it. Those who came to play politics, the whole world equally saw them.

“In all that we did, we never discriminated against any political party. And we commend particularly our people that bore the brunt of the flood.

“As a government, we will take decisions in the best interest of our people. Everything should not be politicised.“

07/12/2022

Gov. Diri inaugurates PDP senatorial campaign councils
....as Fyneman Wilson, Dressy Dressman, Tonye Isenah emerge campaign Directors
.. charges them to deliver PDP in all elections

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri yesterday, inaugurated the PDP Senatorial campaign councils to canvass votes for Presidential candidate, Senatorial, House of Representatives, and State Assembly candidates in next year's elections.

Honourable Fyneman Wilson is Director, Bayelsa West, Hon. Dressy Dressman is for Bayelsa East, while Rt. Hon. Tonye Isenah, is Director, Bayelsa Central Senatorial District.

Governor Diri, while performing the inauguration at the Governor's conference room in Government House, Yenagoa, charged them and other members of the senatorial campaign council to give their all to make sure the People's Democratic Party become victorious in all elections in the State in 2023.

"I'll like to congratulate you on your inauguration. As you know, the forthcoming elections is going to be a different one entirely because of the introduction of the BVAS, so, this is a call for more work. Our campaigns must pe*****te into all the units in the State. We have no option than to get to the people, who are the voters themselves, so your task is enormous, but because of our track records, we are very sure the people are with us", Governor Diri stated.

05/12/2022

All Progressive Congress Bayelsa State Chapter, today appreciated and encouraged three party faithfuls who were in political detention at Okaka prison some months ago with a little token to start up life again.

Chief (Barr) Dennis Otiotio PhD, Chairman All Progressives Congress Bayelsa State Chapter sympathized with them for all they went through and assured them of the party’s support to see that they are okay.

In their response, Ebikpoemi Bobby Ugo on behalf of the the others thanked the party for not neglecting them in time of trouble, and assured the party executives that they will not be intimidated by such ordeals until the APC take over government in the state.

~Tamaratare O Zuokumor
Assistant Publicity Secretary
All Progressive Congress
Bayelsa State Chapter

04/12/2022

Southerners Shunning Polygamy Contributing To Prostitution -Ned Nwoko

Ned Nwoko, the husband of actress, Regina Daniels, has blamed southern Nigerian men, who shun polygamy for contributing to prostitution in society.

Nwoko, who is seeking the senatorial seat for the
Delta North in the 2023 poll said this in an interview with Guardian Nigeria on Saturday.

He said, “Many women are out there on their own without husbands, especially in the southern part of the country, and there is a high level of prostitution. What some of our girls do to make ends meet is regrettable and if our men emulate their northern counterparts by having more than one wife, that could probably change the situation.

“The average southern may have only one wife, but many girlfriends also, and he is spending his money on the girlfriends; sometimes even more than on his wife. The man, who has three wives, for instance, concentrates on them and his children; every money he makes is spent on the family and he is more likely not to have any girlfriends or concubines. The money those with several girlfriends spend on them is a gift, not an investment in the family.”

Nwoko, who has four wives and 19 children added that he and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, were serving Nigeria by marrying many women.

"My grandfather and the Ooni’s grandfather and the then Olowo of Owo took many photographs together. So, the Ooni and I have that kind of common background, because our grandfathers were kings and served Nigeria in that capacity. And we are now also serving Nigeria by having many wives (laughter).”

03/12/2022

Earlier today the Bayelsa State chapter of the Labour Party officially opened it's state secretariat along the Isaac Boro Expressway in Yenagoa for the coordination of activities for the 2023 general elections.

The state chairman of the presidential campaign Mr Alagoa Morris seek more support, thank members of the state for their support

02/12/2022

The Coordinator, 10 Thousand Youths PVCs Holders Volunteers, Mr. Pereye Okorowanta been appointed into the Tinubu Independence Campaign Council (ICC) as Director of Data Collection Officer Bayelsa State.

30/11/2022

BAYELSA STATE IS TRULY BLESSED

Bayelsa Born Lawyer, Michael Jonathan Numa, Becomes Youngest SAN in Nigeria

37 Years old Michael Jonathan Numa, from Bayelsa State was on Monday elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), making him the youngest SAN in Nigeria.

Michael Numa schooled at the Delta State University were he obtained the Bachelor of Law In 2008, he was called to the Bar as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2010.

In 2013, Michael obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Business Law from the prestigious Queen Mary University of London

He also completed the International Comparative Arbitration course at Queen Mary University.

In 2018, Michael concluded a certificate program on U.S. Business Law from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.

Michael Numa is the Managing Partner of M.J Numa & Partners LLP.

24/11/2022

Gov. Diri meets AITEO group in Government House
..advises company to stay away from Politics
...thanks them for N50 million Naira donation to flood victims, support for sports development

"Let me on behalf of the government and good people of Bayelsa State, welcome you.

I want to use this opportunity to advise that you are not a political party, but here for business, and the other side, which is your corporate social responsibility, and how you can live in harmony with the government and people of the state. I advise you to desist from politics, because power comes from God.

Let me thank you for the kind and generous donation of Fifty Million naira that you have made to the state flood support fund, to support victims of the 2022 flood. It is only those that are inhumanitarian that will see what happened in this state, that will either keep quiet or give a wrong perception about what happened here. I like to also appreciate you for your support for sports development, especially the AITEO cup that you have decided to sponsor nationwide which Bayelsa State, both male and female teams are the current champions. I appeal for you to be involved in sponsoring other sporting activities in your domain of operation, apart from the national one that you have done."
..Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State speaking when he received a delegation of AITEO group led by its Group Managing Director, Victor Okoronkwo in Government House, Yenagoa.

23/11/2022

Today, Governor Douye Diri hosted his colleagues, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, PDP Vice Presidential Candidate, Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, and Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State.

restating their unwavering support to Presidential Candidate, H.E Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 elections.

South-South states have always been fully PDP and that will not change in the election.

19/11/2022

CHIEF PASTOR REUBEN IS LIVE IN WARRI FOR TINUBU/ SHETIMA IN SOLIDARITY.

The south South Coordinator of the Asiwaju Group (TAG) and founder Pastor Reuben Initiative Chief Reuben Clifford Wilson Arrived Warri Township STADIUM For the 2023 APC presidential campaign received by supporters who are members of the Asiwaju Group and Pastor Reuben Initiative.

The political Rolando Chief Reuben accompanied by his ever working National Director General Dr Solomon David, Women leader Pst Esther Saiyou Martins, Cordinator of 10 thousand Youths PVC holders volunteers, Comr Pereye Okorowanta, and the secretary Mr Spokesman Frank Eseimokumo among other followers.

19/11/2022

Asiwaju arrives Warri, Delta state for the Presidential Campaign rally and he was received by the Senate President, Dr Ahmed Lawan, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, Gov. Hope Uzodinma and other party dignitaries.

15/11/2022

PHOTOS: APC Kicks Off Presidential Campaign In Jos

The All Progressives Congress kicked off its presidential campaign at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, Plateau State on Tuesday.

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) was also present at the stadium.

14/11/2022

The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital has disqualified the All Progressives Party, APC Governorship candidate for March 2023 election alleging, he crossed carpeted into the party from the PDP within 24 hours.

But the Governorship candidate, B**g Akan Udofia has assured his party supporters to be calm insisting that, he would be on the ballot for the election in 2023.

14/11/2022

South south Support group for ASIWAJU held mini rally in Akwa ibom state.

Chief Reuben C Wilson
Seek more support from groups across South south

08/11/2022

NDDC Eases Travellers' Pains, Saves East-West Road from Flood

Travellers on the Ahoada section of the East-West Road now have easier access.

This followed the immediate intervention of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

The Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Engr Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, expressed satisfaction with the progress made by Setraco Construction Company Limited, when he visited the Ihuike, near Ahoada, section of the road Tuesday morning.

He said: "There was no thoroughfare between Delta State, Rivers State and Bayelsa due to the devastation caused by flood. NDDC has intervened and there is now thoroughfare.

"They have been mobilized and we expect this road to be ready for use by the people of Niger Delta. We expect that in a few weeks, with the construction going on, they'll bring the road to a state of motorability."

"I thank Mr. President, Muhammadu Buhari who has been a caring and listening father, I thank the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta, Umana Umana for visiting the flood site despite his busy schedule and ensuring that work is commenced immediately."

Speaking at the site of ongoing works, the
Project Manager, East-West Road (Rivers State),
Engr Michel Issa, said: "The Minister of Niger Delta and the NDDC MD have put us under pressure to complete this road for the people of Niger Delta. We have been mobilized and I am appealing for more time to finish the work."

06/11/2022

East-West Road - Freedom at Last! Commuters Express Relief as Flood Recedes: Touts Harass Pedestrians as Police Shot At Two.

- Patches Take Over Damaged Portions, Motorists Hike Fares

Commuters plying the East-West Road can now heave a sigh of relief as the dilapidated sections between Okobe-Ahoada axis can now take salon cars and other mini buses which hitherto were unable to access it due to the recession of the flood.

As of Sunday, November 6, pedestrians in their thousands throng the damaged section, highlighting from their vehicles and trekking while vehicles negotiate the bad portions with difficulty.

Unlike few days ago when only boats and articulated trucks can wind through the tough roads ridden by the floods, the current state, though still terrible is now passable.

Touts were sighted harrassing pedestrians trellinlking across damaged portions of the bare roads showcasing patches 9f destruction.

It was reported that policemen shot at two Touts who took to their heels upon sighting the armed law enforcement agents.

Commercial motorists charge as high as a thousand five hundred Naira from Mbiama to Rumuokoro, a route that was hitherto five hundred Naira.

From Yenagoa, transport fare hike is within the high range of three thousand naira from Ekeki park to Port Harcourt while at the popular Etegwe Roundabout Park, a salon vehicle fare goes for two thousand five hundred Naira and by the road side cost as high as one thousand naira which before the flood was N600.

02/11/2022

Flooding: Don't Despair, Diri Urges Bayelsans As State Holds Thanksgiving

*Jonathan, Dickson, Jonah Seek Support For Victims

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged people of the state not to be daunted in the face of the obvious challenges caused by the ravaging floods.

Speaking during the 11th annual thanksgiving of the state at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Governor Diri commended the people for turning out en masse for the event despite being displaced and rendered homeless by the floods.

The state’s helmsman commended the resilience of the people that he noticed as he traversed the length and breadth of the state to sympathize with the victims and expressed optimism that better days were ahead.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah quoted him as saying that some persons tried to discourage government from holding the annual thanksgiving due to the flooding but was thankful to God that the event held.

He expressed confidence that God Almighty would reward people of the state for their faith.

Diri lauded former President Goodluck Jonathan, his predecessor in office, Senator Seriake Dickson, Pastor Paul Eneche and all who made sacrifices to be part of this year's thanksgiving.

He stressed that the flood, which did not discriminate based on party affiliation, has highlighted the need for leaders and people of the state to unite.

His words "The irony is that since the floods came, I have been traversing communities and visiting the people across all the local government areas. I have had the privilege of knowing another dimension of grace in the life of our great people. They are resilient, tenacious, courageous, joyous, and full of unexampled charity and thankfulness. Wherever I have visited to empathize with the people, I have rather left more edified and energized.

"Out of the little that they manage to rescue from their farms, they have given me provision of foodstuff. It is the authentic generous Ijaw spirit, which looks out for each other. I have never been more proud of our people than at this time. Perhaps if the naysayers leave the comfort of their homes, they too will appreciate the mood of the people.

“Indeed, if there is a time that we need to give thanks, it is now. The Bible declares that those who know their God will be strong and they will do exploits. We only need to reflect on February 13, 2020 to know that we serve a Mighty God. The same God who delivered us from COVID-19 surely will also deliver us from this flood.

"This flood did not affect people along party lines. It should be a clear message to us that we have common challenges and we can only solve them when we are united. Let us not be deceived into fractionalizing to suit the political interest of politicians who look for us only when they need our votes."

In his remarks, former President Goodluck Jonathan appreciated former Governor Seriake Dickson for building the Ecumenical Centre and instituting the annual thanksgiving, saying as a people we can achieve nothing without God.

He also lauded Governor Diri for continuing the thanksgiving, saying his administration has made God a priority and will always receive divine blessings.

On the issue of the ravaging floods, Dr. Jonathan joined the call for the Federal Government to assist the state in the recovery process, saying that he was optimist that given the efforts he had made alongside other leaders, help will come from the centre.

“Let me commend Senator Dickson for showing commitment to the service of God. He built this edifice and initiated this thanksgiving service. You place God first and God will continue to bless you and bless the state.

“Let me also thank Governor Diri for continuing with the programme. I thank the clergymen for their continuous work as well as Pastor Paul Eneche for his service to God and nation.

"I do not want to overemphasize the disaster that has befallen us. Everybody is an IDP (internally displaced person) in Bayelsa State. I have discussed with the President and Vice President and I believe help will come.

“We empathize with all of you. Coming out today when we are still affected by the flood is significant,” Jonathan said.

In their goodwill messages, Senator Seriake Dickson and his then deputy, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah (rtd), emphasized the need for the federal government to come to the aid of the state to mitigate the effects of the flood.

The leaders commended the people of the state for their display of love for godly things and expressed optimism that divine blessings will never cease from the state as God had never abandoned His people.

Delivering a sermon, Pastor Paul Eneche of the Dunamis International Church praised the people for coming out to praise God despite the difficulty times they face.

He likened their situation to that of the people of God in the past like Paul and Silas who praised God in difficult moments and were blessed.

The cleric said the grace and mercy of God were the most fundamental assets of a Christian, stressing that His grace can make anybody great.

He prayed for God’s blessings on the state, especially now that the people were going through the challenges occasioned by the floods.

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