PANDEF is hopeful that in setting up this new Commission, Mr President will carefully select competent and tested hands with cognate skills and experience to ensure that this body plays its complimentary role to the efforts of our Governors in delivering sustainable development to the region, which continues to contribute immensely to the sustenance of the Nigerian national economy for decades.
Many Nigerian states, particularly in the North East, North West and North Central geopolitical zones live with daily assaults on their very existence. Yet, no state of emergency has been declared!
It is also worth noting that the Constitution outlines specific procedures for the removal of a governor and deputy governor, as detailed in Section 188, and similar provisions exist for the removal of members of the House of Assembly and the dissolution of parliament. In the current situation, it appears that these guidelines might not have been fully considered.
PANDEF hereby calls upon Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were, after all, esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. It is apt to remind that the Minister does not own the Niger-Delta and his errant conduct should not be condoned.
Indeed, until his passing, Pa Adebanjo was the co-founder and deputy chairman, alongside Chief E.K. Clark, in the Southern and Middle Belt Forum—a platform that brings together leaders from the South East, South South, South West, and North Central regions. This forum continues to play a crucial role in promoting dialogue and understanding across Nigeria’s diverse regions, including close interraction with Arewa Consutative Forum and Northern Elders Forum.
The Paris Agreement is an international accord aimed at mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. The US withdrawal from the agreement means it will no longer be bound by its commitments to reduce emissions, which could have serious consequences for the environment and the economy. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time the US has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement – it previously withdrew in 2020, but rejoined in 2021 under the Biden administration.
I stand in solidarity with the grieving family, the Ofoni community, and all who were touched by his impactful life.
As a member of the Executive Council, who played a crucial role in shaping policies and programmes that benefited the people of Bayelsa State, her death has denied our state of her inspiring contribution and created a vacuum that is difficult to fill.
Elizabeth Bidei was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. She will be remembered as an icon of gender equality, kindness, compassion, women’s development, community affairs, and family issues. Elizabeth has left an indelible impact on those who had the privilege of knowing her.
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the designation of the motor park at Ekeki in Yenagoa Local Government Area as an Intra-State/Intra-City Park. The re-designation became necessary following His Excellency’s directive that all inter-state commercial transport operators in the state capital relocate to the state-owned ultra-modern Transport Terminal at Igbogene. For…
