Category: News
Gov. Diri Bags Education Award
“Education remains the bedrock of societal development. As a priority, our administration places a high premium on initiatives that advance our state’s progress educationally.”
Diri Gives AITEO One-Month Ultimatum As Bassambiri Peace Panel Submits Report
“From day one of my administration, l started preaching peace and reconciliation. Again, l call on Bassambiri to show light where there is darkness. We cannot continue to go round the same process in restoring peace. Peace is priceless and we cannot sacrifice unity on the altar of politics.”
PANDEF Pays Tribute to Chief D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha on 10th Anniversary of His Passing
“There is no doubt that Chief Alamieyeseigha deserves and earned the highest level of accolade and honour. While he lived with us and all through the course of his public life, he was outstanding and accomplished. He was selfless and, at all times, placed the interests of the collective above his own personal interests.”
Bayelsa Acquires Aircraft For Commercial Operations
“Now we have taken the bull by the horn, and as we speak we are expecting two aircraft, which government has already procured. These aircraft would operate daily flights to Lagos and Abuja. So wherever you have an airport, constant electricity and water, it is as good as any place you stay to eke out a living.”
Ambaiowei Urges Youth to Embrace Skills for Self-Reliance, Decries Abandonment of Empowerment Programmes
“Having a labour at hand and providing for oneself is a pride to the family and a dignity to one’s self. Begging for survival is low self-esteem and an embarrassment.”
Gov Diri Expands Support for Bayelsa Media Awards
This edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA) has been boosted by the addition of the SDD Prize for News Editor of the Year category, bringing to four the categories endowed in the name of the Miracle Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri.
Diri Hails Late IGP Solomon Arase as Humble and Distinguished Servant
“We have lost a great officer in Arase, who we thought could have been of greater service not only to Edo State but the South South region and indeed to Nigeria after he retired as IGP. We all grieve but at the appointed time, no matter the position we occupy, we will all lie in state like our brother, father and friend here today.”
Bayelsa Demands Fairness as RMAFC Begins Oil Well Boundary Mapping
“In Bayelsa, we believe in the spirit of complementation and give-and-take. So be very objective in your assessment. We want you to be our guide. Whatever you look at and, in your opinion, is not legal, justiciable or ours, we will happily relinquish.”
Bayelsa Electricity: Power From IPP Won’t Be Free – Gov Diri
“As you know, to maintain these equipment and the gas to fire them, even though it is on our soil, we will spend money to procure it from the company. So it is not free. For there to be constant electricity everybody must pay for it. It is pay as you consume.”
Power Supply, Major Milestone For Bayelsa At 29 – Gov Diri
“The recent arrival of the 60‑megawatt gas turbines mark a major milestone and brings us much closer to reliable, round‑the‑clock power in our state. That development will reduce household expenses, attract investment, create jobs and stimulate economic growth.”
