Tag Archives: Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo

Sports Devt: Bayelsa Govt Woos Banks, IOCs for Support

In a bid to promote sports development, the Bayelsa State Government has called for partnership and support from commercial banks, international oil companies (IOCs), construction firms and other corporate bodies doing business in the state. The deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call on Tuesday at a meeting with …

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Bayelsa Govt Approves Allowance Arrears for Ex-Councillors

…Tasks LG Chairmen to Comply with Payment Directives  The Bayelsa State Government has approved the payment of the backlog of allowances owed former councilors, popularly known as ‘Restoration Councillors,’ who served at the various local councils from 2013 to 2016. To this end, government has directed the chairmen of the …

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Panel of Inquiry Awards N21bn to Police Brutality Victims

The Bayelsa State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and other Related Offences has submitted its final report, awarding a total of N21 billion to victims of extra-judicial killings perpetrated by the police and other security operatives. Chairman of the panel, Justice Young Ogola (retd), disclosed this while submitting …

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Bayelsa Urges Community Leadership Based on Democratic Standards

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Government has charged traditional rulers and other community leaders to imbibe and practice democratic principles to ensure smooth running of their communities. The state deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the advice on Tuesday while receiving an interim report from the Peretorugbene Community Constitution …

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