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31/05/2025

WE ARE FUNDING OUR PROJECTS- BAYELSA GOVT
. HOLDS TRANSPARENCY BRIEFING FOR MARCH, APRIL

Bayelsa State Government has held its monthly transparency briefing for the months of March and April, 2025.

The Technical Adviser to the Governor on Treasury, Accounts and Revenue, Mr. Timipre Seipulou, who read out the figures, said that the government has continued to fund all ongoing projects in the state, hence the progress achieved by various contractors.

On her part, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Ebiuwou Koku Obiyai, in her opening remarks, stated that the state resources were properly being utilised, insisting the Prosperity Administration remains very prudent.

"I also want to state that, evidently, the resources are properly utilised. Though we celebrated our 5 years anniversary and you saw the number of projects that were commissioned, the number of groundbreaking that was done. And to assure Bayelsans that the prosperity government is open to doing more with your support", she stated.

29/05/2025

38th State Security Council Meeting:Gov Diri Reiterates Zero Tolerance To Crime
.. appreciates collaborations
.. presents 31 vehicles to security agencies

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, today presided over the 38th State Security Council meetings in Government House, Yenagoa.

Governor Diri, in his opening remarks, reiterated his commitment to zero crime and criminality in the state, calling on political class not to intervene when a criminal is arrested.

The governor, earlier, also boosted security operations with a formal presentation of 31 security vehicles to the service commanders.

"The synergy and collaboration that have existed even among the security agencies and overall between the security agencies and the government of the state is what has stood us out separately and let us continue that relationship and our government will continue with its matra, "Zero Tolerance To crime and Criminality", and none of that will be politicised.

Crime has no face of PDP and APC, a criminal is a criminal, and so let no political high ranking person intervene when a criminal is involved.

And I charge you if anybody does that, please, report to me and please don't take any of them and treat whoever has committed a crime as a criminal and let him face the law and that is the only way we can stamp out crime and criminality in our state and indeed in our country", Governor Diri said.

29/05/2025

Slain Graduate Will Get Justice, Gov Diri Assures Family

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has assured the family of slain 26-year-old Daniel Ayama that the state government will ensure they get justice.

Governor Diri gave the assurance on Wednesday when he visited the family over the killing of the fresh graduate of the Federal University, Otuoke, on May 16 at the INEC Junction in Yenagoa, the state capital.

The family claimed policemen were responsible for his death while the police authorities in the state said he was a victim of cult groups rivalry.

Senator Diri, who commiserated with the family at their residence in Kpansia, Yenagoa, said a thorough investigation will be conducted to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.

The governor said the state’s Special Committee on Security and Human Rights Violations has commenced investigation into the matter and directed the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) to be involved in the probe.

He said: "For now there are two sides to the report of Daniel Ayama's murder and government will not take sides. Government is not interested in whether the police was allegedly responsible or it was a case of cult-related shooting.

"I know we have a Commissioner of Police that is responsible, apolitical, and has been maintaining peace and security in the state. But once you have this kind of report, the police need to step aside.

“This is a case of shooting and we want our law enforcement agencies to be strictly professional. It is sad to hear this type of allegation against a professional body that is expected to ensure peace and security of lives."

The state's helmsman also said that government had taken over the treatment of three other victims that sustained gunshot injuries during the incident and prayed God to grant the Ayama family the fortitude to bear the loss of their son.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr. Smart Ayama expressed gratitude to the governor and his entourage for the visit.

Mr. Ayama said there were protests following the incident but that the family decided against further demonstration as it would not bring back their son. He however called for justice to be done on the matter.

The governor was accompanied on the visit by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Dr. Peter Akpe, the Commissioner for Information, Strategy and Orientation, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, her counterparts on Youth Development, Alfred Nimizigha, Special Duties (Bayelsa West), Michael Magbisa, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Thompson Amule, as well as the Technical Adviser on Treasury, Revenue and Accounts, Timipre Seipulou among other top government functionaries.

Daniel Alabrah
Chief Press Secretary
Thursday, May 29, 2025

28/05/2025

164th State Exco: Gov Diri Calls On Bayelsa Youths To Shun Cultism
.. appreciates Team Bayelsa at sports festival for doing well
.. appreciates IYC, INC, Youths Ministry on good conduct at Boro day celebration

Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, today called on Bayelsa youths to shun violence , drugs, and cultism.

Governor Diri made the call at the 164th State Executive Council meeting at the Exco Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa.

While addressing the recent upsurge of cult killings in the state, the governor noted that the situation will be taken care of as security agencies are on it.

He called on the youths involved in cultism to repent, stating that it is never too late to make their lives better.

Governor Diri also appreciated Team Bayelsa at the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for doing well, still maintaining the second position, urging them to come home with more laurels.

"So, on behalf of this State Executive Council and the good people of Bayelsa State, I want to thank and appreciate our athletes, the team, management, and the coaches and all of them who have gone there to ensure Bayelsa's image is flying very high and believe that you will come home with more laurels and a very welcome is awaiting you", he said.

The governor, also on the last Boro day celebration, appreciated Bayelsa youths for their good conduct, thanking, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Ijaw National Congress (INC), and the Youth Ministry for shifting the celebration pattern to intellectualism as well.

28/05/2025

Gov. Diri begins “Thank You” visits, receives rousing reception from Kpansia market women

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri today received a rousing reception from Kpansia market women in Yenagoa.

Governor Diri expressed happiness over the reception he got from the market women and assured them of his government's support towards their safety and welfare.

The governor said he was planning to embark on his second tenure victory thank you tour by June, but following the reception he got, he has started the thank you tour from Kpansia market.

"We have not gone round our State to tell our people thank you for voting us back to government. We are planning to start by June.

I am here to thank the people of Kpansia market. In fact, the thank you visit to the people of Bayelsa State has started from Kpansia market. You stood very strong by your government. We are saying thank you.

I urge you all to continue to keep the peace in this market. And whatever that are your needs in the market write it down and bring it to me. We will do the needs we can do immediately, and tell you the needs we will do later.

I thank you all for the reception you have given to me. For coming out in your numbers to receive me into this market, I am overwhelmed with joy”, Gov. Diri said.

27/05/2025

27th May, 2025

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission wishes to inform candidates who applied for employment in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Bayelsa State Civil Service that the Commission has fixed Tuesday, the 10th of June, 2025 for the conduct of examinations.

Candidates are requested to log in for the 30-minute exam between 11:00am to 12 noon.

The examinations shall be conducted on a Computer Based Testing (CBT) system using smart phones and other computer-aided systems, and shall not be restricted to designated centres or venues.

The examinations are meant to cover the following categories of applicants:

CATEGORY 1 - SSCE/NECO holders or their equivalent.

CATEGORY 2 - OND/ND/NCE holders or their equivalent.

CATEGORY 3 - First Degree, Masters Degree holders or their equivalent.

In order to ensure reliability/integrity of the process and ensure familiarization of candidates with the examination format, the Commission shall also organize a Mock Examination for the above mentioned category of candidates.

The Mock Examination, which shall not be used as a basis for assessment in the recruitment process, has been fixed to hold on Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 between 11:00am and 12 noon.

Usernames and Passwords to enable candidates access the examination platform shall be sent to them via SMS through their submitted phone numbers.

Other relevant information on the examination shall be communicated to candidates in due course.

Signed:

Dr. Stanley Sokari
Permanent Secretary
For; Chairman, Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission.

23/05/2025

FLOODING: BAYELSA GOVT. COMMENCES CLEARING OF CANALS

The Bayelsa State Government through the Directorate of Flood and Erosion Control has commenced the desilting of creeks and canals within Yenagoa and its environs to mitigate perennial flooding in the State.

Briefing newsmen during an onsite inspection by the Team of the
Directorate on Thursday May 22, 2025, the Director General of the Directorate of Flood and Erosion Control, Surv. Wilson Omuso, disclosed that clearing and cleanup begun in Goodnews Street and Agbura second bridge axis with more equipment already mobilized to other locations to commence work.

According to Surv. Omuso, by the Directorate's schedule, the clearing of the downstream canals, comprising three major cannals would be concluded before proceeding to the upstream canals.

The Director General added that while making observations and studies through geospatial means, the Directorate discovered that the downstream was made up of the three major canals which collect flood water from all other channels and let it into creeks and the sea in the State.

The Director General explained that water usually flows forcefully from the upstream to the downstream, pointing out that desilting the downstream canals first was necessary to allow free flow of water without obstruction, thereby preventing the damage.

On the Epie Creek, Surv. Omuso stated that the creek was deeper than normal canals and required more sophisticated machines capable of reaching the dept, assuring that, Government was making frantic efforts to acquire the proper equipment to desilt the creek. He assured that there are also plans to distil the Kolo and Tailor Creeks

Commenting on structures blocking canals, the Director General said the team was taking note of them and would report to Government for appropriate action to ensure a successful exercise.

He said that the state Government is committed to mitigating flooding in the State, adding that, all canals would be cleared to save residents from the devastating impact of flooding.

On his part, the Secretary of the Directorate, Mr. Daniel Tenemeni, advised residents to desist from dumping refuse into the water channels, warning that such act which he warned could lead to blockade and flooding.

Speaking, a Landlord at Goodnews Street where work was ongoing , Mr. Godwin Igiri, expressed joy over the exercise, stating that in the past the area was usually affected by flood, noting however, that the yearly desilting exercise of the Douye Diri-led Government has saved them from the impact. Mr. Igiri commended the Governor for the timely intervention.

21/05/2025

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT

The Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri has approved the suspension of the Paramount Ruler of Swali Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, HRH Wilcox Seiyefa Job.

The suspension takes immediate effect.

This is due to the traditional ruler’s inability to show leadership expected of his position in the fight against crime and cultism amidst credible intelligence that two of his sons are involved in cult activities in the community.

The Commissioner of Police has been directed to declare the two royal sons and all those involved in cultism in Swali wanted. All those involved are to be arrested for investigation and prosecution.

Signed:

Hon. Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai
Hon Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy

Chief Thompson Amule
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

21/05/2025

Photographs taken shortly after the arrival of the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri; the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, FNSE; along with other esteemed guests and delegates at the ongoing , taking place at the Conference Centre, Nigerian Content Tower, Swali, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

19/05/2025

NUJ condemns gunmen attack on Rhythm radio station in Bayelsa

The leadership of the Bayelsa State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists, has condemned the recent attack by gunmen on a private radio station, Rhythm 94.7Fm, Yenagoa.

The State Council was informed that the gunmen on two separate, days, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at about 2:10pm and on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 4:40pm attacked the station and carted away valuables including mobile phones, recorders and operational gadgets belonging to staff on duty.

In a statement on behalf of the NUJ State Council Chairman, Comrade Tonye Yemoleigha, the Secretary of Council, Comrade Stanley Imgbi noted that the attack is a r**e on the entire media family in Bayelsa State and an attack on press freedom.

The statement enjoined the State security apparatus, especially the Commissioner of Police to fish out the perpetrators of this crime and bring them book.

It further urged that a police patrol van be stationed around the media house, as is the case in several strategic points in Yenagoa, because of the isolated location of the radio station.

The statement however expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost.

19/05/2025

Prosperity At Work: Angiama-Eniwari-Fonibiri Road Construction Ongoing

He is revolutionary; he has become the true agent of development. The landmark Governor of Bayelsa State is changing the landscape of the state delivering “Good” fortunes everywhere!

Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, is working with a genuine and pure heart for the development of the state, linking several riverine communities by roads.

This is a man who understands the developmental challenges of his people. And it is roads, roads and roads. Roads, truly bring economic development and ensures improvement on social activities of the people.

The latest beneficiaries of the road projects from the Government of Assured Prosperity are the people of Eniwari and Fonibiri communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.

The construction of the 13km Angiama-Eniwari-Fonibiri road project has commenced - 9km Angiama-Eniwari and 4km Eniwari -Fonibiri.

Senator Douye Diri has written his name in gold across the three Senatorial Districts attending to the single most important demands of the people- connect them to the State capital by roads to open up the economy of the area.

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