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My Administration Won’t Abandon Any Project – Gov Diri
“Contractors handling some of these projects were inherited by this government and are known to everyone. All the projects that are ongoing will be completed and our goal is to complete them before we leave office.”
Return of Opugula: The Revival of a Revered Deity in Ikibiri Land
The revival of Opugula worship through Chief George Ogboro’s leadership signifies not just the return of a deity but the reawakening of cultural identity for the Ikibiri people. In a time when indigenous beliefs are rapidly eroding under modern influence, Opugula’s homecoming reaffirms the spiritual roots of a resilient community.
Bayelsa’s Hydro-Skimming Refinery: A Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
The economic and social impact of the refinery would be far-reaching, boosting Bayelsa’s internally generated revenue, creating jobs for the youth, stimulating local enterprise, and strengthening the economic foundation of the region.
How Olubolade Averted Bloodshed As Bayelsa Military Administrator – Gov Diri
“Once, I asked him why he did not react violently when youths stormed the Government House to release their leaders detained there. He told me that he reacted differently because even as the military administrator, he did not want innocent blood to be spilled.”
Governor Diri Honors Late Navy Capt. Olubolade: A Life of Dedication to Bayelsa State
“Indeed, the world is not our own. We are all passengers. Some say Olubolade is from Ekiti State but today I say he is from Bayelsa. He is from both Ekiti and Bayelsa.”
Ijaw Deprivation Motivated My Infrastructure Projects – Gov Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that projects undertaken by his administration were inspired by the level of under-development and decades of neglect suffered by people of his ljaw ethnic nationality. Senator Diri stated this on Friday during an inspection of ongoing projects in three local government areas of the state. A…
Navy Captain Ominiyi Caleb Olubolade For Burial In Lagos
Navy Captain Olubolade is known to have laid the foundation for governance in Bayelsa, having put in place some of the most basic infrastructure to begin the process of development in the virgin state. Within a space of one year, he left a lasting legacy for successive governments in Bayelsa to build upon.
Bayelsa Governor Gets UNICEF, Soccer Ambassador Awards
“We will continue to invest in very critical areas of human capacity building, particularly in our youths via sports development, and also in the health of our people. There is no investment that is too much in these areas and several others.
United Nigeria Chaplaincy Appoints Mr. Ebikabowei Orusomu as New Commandant for Bayelsa State
“As peace advocates, we are particularly happy and also commend him for maintaining peace in the State since the inception of his administration, as well as his deliberate efforts at uniting Ijaws all over the Niger Delta. It is our fervent prayer that he will support the UNC in Bayelsa State whenever the need arises, as he is doing with similar organizations in the State.”
Bayelsa Tops In FG’s Eye Health Scheme
“Your Excellency, you did not only sponsor but also supported 100 per cent medical outreaches and specialised outreaches that were co-funded by corporate organisations. For instance, that of the NNPC Foundation, we were able to do 1000 cataract surgeries and all the patients also went home with different eye glasses.”
