… 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 …
Read More »Gas Devt will lead to Lower Cost of Living, National Prosperity ~ Ekpo
… Hails NCDMB’s strides in Local Content Development Amidst the clamour for good governance and reduction in the cost of living in the country, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo has expressed the Federal Government’s firm determination to advance the nation’s gas resources as the …
Read More »Protest: Bayelsa Youths Rally for Diri, Applaud Administration on Peace, Security
A coalition of youths in Bayelsa State has commended Governor Douye Diri on his administration’s achievements. The group led by the director-general of the Prosperity Youth Coalition, Mr. Doubara Kumokou, gave the commendation on Thursday during a solidarity rally to Government House, Yenagoa. Mr Kumokou, who spoke at the rally, …
Read More »Invest in Social Capital, Apply Global Best Practices, Ewhrudjakpo Tells Cooperatives
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has restated the need for cooperative societies in the country to follow global trends in their operations to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the national economy. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who spoke on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Former …
Read More »Flood Alert: Bayelsa to Identify More Higher Grounds for Makeshift Camps
Following the 2024 flood warning issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), the Bayelsa State Government has directed its agency for flood and erosion control to begin the process of identifying more higher grounds for flood relief camps across the state. The state government also asked the directorate to identify …
Read More »Melford Okilo: Bayelsa to Renovate Ex-Rivers Governor’s Residence
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday pledged to renovate the personal residence of the first civilian Governor of Rivers State, the late Senator Melford Obiene Okilo, at his home town Emakalakala in the Ogbia area of the state. Governor Douye Diri made the pledge while making …
Read More »Bayelsa Pledges Commitment to Sports Devt as Prosperity Cup Holds Women’s Draws
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Government says it will continue to use sports as a veritable means to develop youths of the state as well as dissuade them from crime and criminality. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this during a courtesy visit by members of the Central …
Read More »Food Security: Invest in Agriculture, Technical Education, Elders Council Tasks Bayelsa Govt
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa Elders Council has urged the state government to make massive investments in agricultural development and technical education to recalibrate the economy of the state towards self-sufficiency. It said the only way to overcome the looming food crisis is for government to be directly involved …
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