“We have also started the Glory Drive Phase 3 that will link Imgbi Road with a bridge crossing the Epie Creek. Similarly, the Commissioners’ and Legislators’ quarters and connecting roads within the New Yenagoa City are near completion.”
Not too many decades ago, we could cast nets into abundant waters, reaping enough catch to nourish entire families. However, the oil boom has brought doom. Our lifeblood – our rivers – now flow with toxic oil residue instead of vibrant life.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has been honoured as the Hero of Nigerian Students by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for his outstanding performance in the education sector. The students’ body led by the Senate President, Comrade Babatunde Akinteye, presented the award on Monday in Government House, Yenagoa. Comrade Akinteye said…
Kwarra has prioritized capacity building within the Commission. He initiated training programmes aimed at equipping staff with the necessary skills to handle modern data collection and analysis techniques. This investment in human capital has not only improved the efficiency of the NPC but has also fostered a culture of continuous learning and development. He approved training and retraining for members and staff of the Commission including drivers to build capacity and close skill gaps. 61,548 personnel were trained on census methodology and process.
“Your leadership inspires confidence, and we firmly believe in your vision and ability to steer PANDEF towards greater heights.”
“The staggering disparity underscores the inequitable distribution of environmental burdens. Bayelsa State bears 25% of Nigeria’s oil pollution. The sheer scale of devastation paints a dire picture, disconcertingly reminiscent of an environmental Armageddon.”
“Your legacy as a diplomat, your invaluable contributions as a former ambassador, and your service as the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources have all paved the way for this remarkable role. We are honored to have you as a Patron, and we are inspired by your continued efforts to uplift and unify our communities.”
“To address the harsh times and in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment Act 2024), the Prosperity Administration of His Excellency Senater Douye Diri has approved the sum of N80,000 as minimum wage for the state’s workers”
The National Coordinator for Good Governance Project in Nigeria, Comrade Sele Diseye, has appealed to youths in the oil-rich Niger Delta region to remain calm and avoid participating in any planned protest against scraping of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs by the president and economic hardship in the country. Diseye, made the appeal shortly…
President Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council have scrapped the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the Ministry of Sports Development. A new Ministry of Regional Development will now oversee all regional development commissions, including the Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission, and North East Development Commission. The National…
