By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The acting governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of families of fallen heroes in recognition of their selfless contributions towards the security, peace and development of the state and nation. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this on …
Read More »Bayelsa Proscribes ‘Ethnic Traders’ Associations’ in Swali, Other Markets
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has banned all tribal and ethnic-based traders’ associations operating in Swail and other markets in the state. Consequently, the state Commissioner of Police has been directed to enforce the order by arresting any person or group of persons who continues to parade …
Read More »Bayelsa: Ofoni Community Agog as Late Ewhrudjakpo Given ‘State Funeral’
By Young E. Freeborn The Ofoni Federated Communities’ pavilion in Bayelsa State was jam-packed with government dignitaries, community leaders, family members and other notable guests across the country as late Dr. Nathaniel Tuesday Goodluck Ewhrudjakpo, elder brother to the deputy governor of the state, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was given what …
Read More »Ewhrudjakpo Urges Couples to Build Marital Union on Love, Trust
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Newly married couples have again been advised to build their marriages on faithfulness, love as well as mutual trust and respect for each other. The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the advice in Yenagoa at the weekend during the traditional marriage ceremony …
Read More »Ewhrudjakpo Joins Bayelsa Youths in Thanksgiving over ‘Accident Survivors’
It was celebration galore over the weekend as the Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, joined members of the Prosperity Youth Coalition (PYC) in thanking God for His mercies and goodness. Speaking during a reception in Yenagoa, shortly after a special thanksgiving service at the Refined Peoples Assembly, Senator …
Read More »Ewhrudjakpo Visits Alma Mater, Pledges Support on Infrastructure, Students’ Hostel
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Tuesday, paid a working visit to his alma mater, Government College Bomadi, in Delta State, now named Saint Brendan College, where he promised to rebuild the dilapidated Clark House hostel. Accompanied on the visit by the National President of the …
Read More »Alamieyeseigha Memorial Lecture: Diri Calls for Collective Action to Achieve ‘Total Resource Control’
The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Ijaw nation and other well meaning Nigerians to unite and re-strategise in the quest for resource control and restructuring of the country. Governor Diri, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call on Thursday …
Read More »Orphans: Ewhrudjakpo Calls for ‘Effective Collaboration’ on Vulnerable Children’s Welfare
… as Bayelsa Launches 5-Year Plan Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has called for closer collaboration between all tiers of government, development partners and other critical stakeholders in alleviating the plight of orphans and vulnerable children in society. He made the call on Monday at the launch …
Read More »Bayelsa Ready to Collaborate with FERMA on Road Rehabilitation ~ Ewhrudjakpo
The Bayelsa State Government says it is ready to collaborate with the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) on the rehabilitation and maintenance of failing roads in the state. The deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made this known while speaking with a delegation from the Bayelsa Field Office of FERMA during …
Read More »Establish Gas Terminal, Restart Brass Fertilizer Plant Project, Bayelsa Urges FG
By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has called on the Federal Government to establish a liquified natural gas terminal in the state to optimize economic benefits accruing from the gas sub-sector of the country’s petroleum industry. The state’s deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call when the …
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