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Dr. Yusuf was sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 8th substantive Chairman of the NPC on December 3, 2025, and had begun implementing a Seven-Point Agenda focused on repositioning the Commission and strengthening its contribution to national development.
“Very few public servants have had the breadth of experience, responsibility, and perspective that her journey presents. What makes today’s occasion even more remarkable is that while carrying the enormous responsibilities of her office, she has found the time and discipline to reflect, write, and document her experience.”
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged Muslim faithful to use the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad to reflect on and practise his teachings on unity, compassion and peace. The Bayelsa governor gave the admonition in his Eid-el-Maulud greetings to adherents of Islam in the state and across the country. In…
“The headcount is a proactive step in the right direction and a demonstration that the government is listening to the voice of the people.”
“We pray for financial prosperity and long life. We pray for the protection of Ikibiri Community and the land of Ogbo. All we seek is goodness, children, money and long life. If we’re travelling and there is danger ahead, show us a sign of heaviness in our body so we’ll not go out until such danger has gone from our way. And may we travel and return safely back home.”
“His Excellency, the Governor does not want any kind of fracas or friction with labour. So, he has graciously approved, even though we saw some strong elements of intimidation from the ASUU end.”
How We Cleared Pension, Gratuity Backlog — Bayelsa Gov The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has described the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, as the most worker-friendly governor in the country, saying his administration has demonstrated an unusual commitment to the welfare and retirement security of workers in the state. The commission gave the…
*Flags off PBAT Door to Door Movement’s South-South campaign; congratulates Adeleke on Osun victory Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election were issue-based. Speaking on Wednesday during the 195th State Executive Council meeting in Government House and during the…
