A Commitment to Education, Empowerment, and Economic Growth in Bayelsa State
As a government, we take human capital development seriously, and we don’t play politics with the empowerment of our people.
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NDDC U-Lesson Transformation of Primary and Secondary Schools: Victory of Light over Darkness
By Jones Abiri Schools in Niger Delta region for several years, that ought to have been prioritised by the previous management team of acclaimed technocrat were neglected and abandoned. One of such area was digital learning in both Primary and Secondary schools which were in a deplorable state prior to the inauguration of Chief (Dr)…
A Tribute to Chief (Dr) Samuel Ogbuku a Man of Few Words But Many Achievements at NDDC
By Jones Abiri It’s forty nine years for a man whose mission to revamp and reposition Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to its rightful place of Glory is unwavering with challenges. Indeed, NDDC has been on the path of rapid development over the last few years that Chief (Dr) Samuel Ogbuku has been in office.The NDDC…
Governor Douye Diri: Surmounting Power Obstacles In Bayelsa State
By Jones Abiri Power supply has been the bane for both small and medium scale enterprises in the state to grow. Without adequate power supply small businesses which are the basic components of growth and development in any society can’t be achieve. One basic indices that swing like pendulum in the heart of Governor Douye…
NDDC: A Vehicle For Women Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Development
By Jones Abiri The people of Niger Delta region are united always in quest for visionary leadership and inclusive economic growth. As they seek transformative change and sustainable development, the people unequivocally support Chief (Dr) Samuel Ogbuku as the ideal Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to represents the good people…
Nwifuru’s Vision for Education: A Call to Rebuild Nigeria’s Educational System
By Robinson Erebi In a world where the allure of foreign education continues to draw the elite away from local institutions, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State stands as a remarkable exception. His recent remarks at the Nigeria Governor’s Forum have sparked conversations about the state of education in Nigeria, as he proudly declared…
THE ILLUSION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND WORLD PEACE
There is a greater need to strengthen the frameworks for “preventive diplomacy” as different from “reactive diplomacy.” Conflicts must be nipped in the bud. Around the world, there is a need for a new concert on identifying early warning systems and triggers of conflicts. Locations specific templates for early intervention to forestall potential conflagration must be adopted worldwide.
Islamism and jihadi terrorism in Northern Nigeria
While Nigeria is still battling to extinguish the fires of Boko Haram insurgency in its North-Eastern corner, the emergence of Lakurawa in the North-West, which is said to be heavily armed and in control of some villages as well as communities in Sokoto and Kebbi states, is a clear indication that the Muslim north of Nigeria is a fertile ground for the planting, germinating and nourishing of the seeds of radical Islamist ideology that eventually blossoms into Jihadi groups like Mai Taisine, Boko Haram, Ansaru and Lakurawa. And the main element of this fertility is the dominance of Islamism in the mainstream Islamic theological framework in the Muslim north of Nigeria. In fact Islamism, which is “a broad set of political and religious ideologies that dictates Islam should guide and influence the political and legal system of the state in opposition to secularism,” is mainstreamed in the Muslim north to the extent that political Islam is being surreptitiously deployed to undermine Nigeria’s secular constitutional democratic order.
My Annual Leave and Update on Power Restoration Efforts in Bayelsa
While we battle to restore public power, our government has commenced a process to develop our own Independent Power Plant through the procurement and installation of new Gas Turbines.
Embracing New Beginnings in Service to Bayelsa State
Promoting individuals who are passionate about serving their communities is a testament to the prosperity government of Bayelsa State’s commitment to leadership and excellence. I am both humbled and honored to accept this new role, and I pledge to dedicate my efforts to the betterment of our beloved state and its citizens.
