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Online Essay Contest:

Bayelsa blessed with talents- Education Commissioner

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Gentle Emelah, has charged youth in the State to embrace programmes and activities that will help them harness their potential.

Dr. Emelah, who was speaking at the prize presentation to winners of the 6th edition of the Online Essay Contest organised by the Office of the Director, New Media to the Bayelsa State Governor, said the emergence of these winners was a testimony to the fact that the State is blessed with great talents.

The essay with the topic ‘’Bayelsa International Airport: Creating a new economic reality, had a total of 121 entries from Bayelsa undergraduates from different tertiary institutions across the country with Mr. Ikumoinein Michael Woyengikule, a 500-Level Medical student of the Niger Delta University, Amassoma emerging as champion.

Dr. Emelah, who commended the effort of the Director, New Media, Dr. Kola Oredipe, for the initiative, described the programme as a step in the right direction towards channeling the minds of the youth to a tasking venture.

" Let me advise the winners to see the programme as moral booster and a stepping stone for greatness and also spur you to do more in making the State and your families proud".

In an address, the initiator of the quarterly online essay contest, Dr. Oredipe, said the competition was geared towards connecting the young Bayelsa undergraduates to the prosperity administration to enable them contribute their quota to the development of the State.

"We looked at the fact that a lot of the undergraduates are active on the social media. So, instead of just making social post, we seized the platform to engage them in activities that could turn around their fortunes and make them more productive. This is prosperity as the winners also get cash rewards", Oredipe stated.

While stressing that the programme was yielding the desired result, Dr. Oredipe, appreciated Governor Diri, for his continuous support to this initiative and charged the winners to continue to be good ambassadors of the State.

One of the judges in the competition, Dr. Sophia Obi, said 121 entries were received while only 53 entries adhered to the rules for the contest.

Dr. Obi, who said those who made the final list were carefuly selected based on the set criteria.

Those who emerged winners were, Ikumoinein Michael Woyengikule (1st) Chiefson Ebikabo-Owei (2nd position), Ipigansi Susan Odidia (3rd), Bekeowei Oko Florence (4th) and George Isivie Esther (5th position).

The overall winner received a cash prize of N200,000.00, second position received N100,000.00, third placed got the sum of N50,000.00 while the 4th and 5th placed received consolation prizes.

Responding, the champion, Mr. Ikumoinein Michael Woyengikule, appreciated Governor Diri, for approving such an initiative that rewards them with cash prizes and applauded Dr. Oredipe, for ensuring efficiency and transparency in the organisation of the online essay contest.

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Online Essay Contest:

Bayelsa blessed with talents- Education Commissioner

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Gentle Emelah, has charged youth in the State to embrace programmes and activities that will help them harness their potential.

Dr. Emelah, who was speaking at the prize presentation to winners of the 6th edition of the Online Essay Contest organised by the Office of the Director, New Media to the Bayelsa State Governor, said the emergence of these winners was a testimony to the fact that the State is blessed with great talents.

The essay with the topic ‘’Bayelsa International Airport: Creating a new economic reality, had a total of 121 entries from Bayelsa undergraduates from different tertiary institutions across the country with Mr. Ikumoinein Michael Woyengikule, a 500-Level Medical student of the Niger Delta University, Amassoma emerging as champion.

Dr. Emelah, who commended the effort of the Director, New Media, Dr. Kola Oredipe, for the initiative, described the programme as a step in the right direction towards channeling the minds of the youth to a tasking venture.

" Let me advise the winners to see the programme as moral booster and a stepping stone for greatness and also spur you to do more in making the State and your families proud".

In an address, the initiator of the quarterly online essay contest, Dr. Oredipe, said the competition was geared towards connecting the young Bayelsa undergraduates to the prosperity administration to enable them contribute their quota to the development of the State.

"We looked at the fact that a lot of the undergraduates are active on the social media. So, instead of just making social post, we seized the platform to engage them in activities that could turn around their fortunes and make them more productive. This is prosperity as the winners also get cash rewards", Oredipe stated.

While stressing that the programme was yielding the desired result, Dr. Oredipe, appreciated Governor Diri, for his continuous support to this initiative and charged the winners to continue to be good ambassadors of the State.

One of the judges in the competition, Dr. Sophia Obi, said 121 entries were received while only 53 entries adhered to the rules for the contest.

Dr. Obi, who said those who made the final list were carefuly selected based on the set criteria.

Those who emerged winners were, Ikumoinein Michael Woyengikule (1st) Chiefson Ebikabo-Owei (2nd position), Ipigansi Susan Odidia (3rd), Bekeowei Oko Florence (4th) and George Isivie Esther (5th position).

The overall winner received a cash prize of N200,000.00, second position received N100,000.00, third placed got the sum of N50,000.00 while the 4th and 5th placed received consolation prizes.

Responding, the champion, Mr. Ikumoinein Michael Woyengikule, appreciated Governor Diri, for approving such an initiative that rewards them with cash prizes and applauded Dr. Oredipe, for ensuring efficiency and transparency in the organisation of the online essay contest.

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Bayelsa Gov't Commends Military Men's Efforts

"Our service men have fought on our behalf at the risk of their lives and families.

"More often than not, they leave their families and sojourn elsewhere for years without having the opportunity of bonding and nurturing their families like we the civilians have.

"The sacrifices you have been making for this country must at this time be recognised."

His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, recently speaking through his Deputy His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo at the flag-off ceremony of "Exercise Still Water";

At the forward Operational Base, 16th Brigade of the Nigerian Army at Ogbia town, Ogbia local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

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Sagbama Council member, Ebikeseiye condemns call to scrap LG system

says it’s anti-grassroots people, devt

By Gabriel Ewepu

A Councilor representing Ward 13 in Sagbama Local Government Council of Bayelsa State, Hon Paul Ebikeseiye, Wednesday, condemned call by a House of Representative Member, Hon Solomon Bob, from Rivers State, over bill seeking to scrap the Local Government system as third tier of government in Nigeria as recognised in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement signed by Hon Ebikeseiye who also is the Deputy Leader of the Sagbama Local Government Area 10th Legislative Council and made available to Vanguard, described the bill as anti-people and direct antagonism of governance at the grassroots.

The statement reads in part, “I write to establish my deepest displeasure over a proposal before the Green Hallowed Chambers on the removal of Local Government Councils as third tiers of Government in Nigeria.

“As Councillor representing the fabulous characters of Sagbama Ward 13 and Deputy Leader of the Sagbama Local Government Area 10th Legislative Council (Bayelsa State) I want to without mincing words say here categorically that, Hon. Solomon Bob, the House of Representatives member from River State, sponsor of the said controversial bill is a huge disappointment to his Ward, Local Government Area, Constituency, State and the entire South-South region.

The statement pointed that the controversial bill is a huge disappointment to his (Bob) Ward, Local Government Area, Constituency, State and the entire South-South region.

"Hon. Solomon should be educated that, local Councils as a tier of Government is a leadership breeding ground, is unfortunate he has forgotten so soon, that, his boss, His Excellency Barr. Nyesom Wike, Governor of River State, is also a product of Local Government as a former Local Government Chairman, which automatically make he (Solomon) a direct beneficiary of same Local Government system he is antagonizing today.

“It is even sad that the Bill was even given listening ears to pass first reading. The National Green Chambers ably led by his speaker, Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, should as a matter of importance and urgency hide that proposal under the carpet in order not to bring more embarrassment to the National Assembly.”

The statement also called on NASS to apply wisdom and not to allow this bill to throw Nigerians into what could engulf the entire country unimaginable consequence it might bring upon the entire nation if it is passed into law.

“Members of the National Assembly should also bear in mind that, this said Bill when passed to law, it would throw over seventy (70) percent of Nigerians who live in the local government areas into abject poverty, it will further bring anarchy, amplify insecurity, joblessness, criminality and drastic increase of social vices in our local areas”, it warned.

Meanwhile, the concluded by demanding an open apology on the media from sponsor of the Bill, Hon Bob for such move and intention, “Hon Solomon Bob, Sponsor of the Bill should write an open apology letter to his Ward and Local Government people, South-South and Nigerians as a whole, else should be massively work against in any of his political outings.

“Without further words, I want to at this juncture say, let the bill die naturally, hence we should all be ready to bear the negative outcome.”

Source:

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/03/sagbama-council-member-ebikeseiye-condemns-call-to-scrap-lg-system/amp/

OPERATION STILL WATER: Gov. Diri Tasks Nigerians on Security Cooperation

...Applauds President Buhari, COAS.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has pleaded with Nigerians to jettison their partisan, religious and ethnic differences to join forces with the federal government and security agencies to fight insecurity in the country.

Governor Diri made the plea at the formal flag-off ceremony of "Operation Still Water" at the Forward Operational Base, 16th Brigade of the Nigerian Army at Ogbia town, Ogbia local government area of the state.

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, for the sacrifices being made for the peace and security of the country.

Describing the military as the bastion of security and a unifying factor in the country, Senator Diri said the sacrifices being made by military personnel to keep Nigeria united are worthy of appreciation and encouragement.

Senator Diri who was represented at the event by his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, applauded officers and men for their gallant efforts in checking violence and criminality in the country, in spite of the operational challenges facing them.

He expressed hope that Operation Still Water would help to check crude oil theft, kidnapping, sea piracy and other criminal activities on the waterways in the Niger Delta.

Governor Diri, however charged the military to exhibit a high level of professionalism in the discharge of their duties in order to guard against human rights abuses.

The Governor also used the opportunity to call on the youths to toe the path of peace and refrain from all forms of criminality, noting that the Operation Still Water would not spare anyone who is culpable.

He particularly cautioned the youths against illegal refining of crude oil, sea piracy, kidnapping, pipeline vandalism, cultism and other social vices.

His words: ""We want to use this opportunity to convey our appreciation to the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari and also to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Farouk Yahaya and all the military commanders who have made a lot of sacrifice for our country, our state and our people.

"Our service men have fought on our behalf at the risk of their lives and families.

"More often than not, they leave their families and sojourn elsewhere for years without having the opportunity of bonding and nurturing their families like we the civilians have. The sacrifices you have been making for this country must at this time be recognised.

"We believe that the state government and the security agencies have been responding appropriately to any crimes reported. We want to commend you for what you are doing in the state, for bringing justice to the criminals and the criminals to justice.

"We want to use this opportunity to encourage our youths to toe the path of peace. We call on our youths to abandon the path of pipeline vandalization, crude oil theft, illegal refining and cultism. We are appealing to them to abandon those unproductive lifestyles.

"We believe that this exercise will not and should not spare anybody who have made themselves available for such activities which are inimical to society."

Earlier in his welcome address, the Brigade 16 Commander, Brigadier General Oluwarotimi Awolo, said the military exercise was in line with the directive of the Chief of Army Staff to wipe out sea piracy, kidnapping, pipeline destruction among other vices in the Niger Delta.

Awolo disclosed that the exercise was also intended to build a robust civil-military cooperation and synergy, with medical outreaches to be carried out in selected communities in the operational area.

He assured Bayelsans of the military's commitment to rid the state of criminals in a professional manner, and solicited the support of the government and people.

In his remarks, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6th Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. S.G. Mohammed, pointed out that the exercise was simultaneously flagged off in Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta and Akwa-Ibom states.

Represented by the Brig. Gen E.A Agbebaku, the GOC acknowledged the state government's support, stressing that the exercise would promote inter-agency cooperation between the army and other security agencies in the Niger Delta.

Signed

Mr Doubara Atasi
Senior Special Assistant on Media
Deputy Governor's Office
Bayelsa State
5/10/21

His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State has granted a state pardon to nine (9) inmates of Okaka Correctional Centre, Yenagoa in accordance with section 212 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. He gave the pardon when he visited the Correctional Centre today, accompanied by his deputy His Excellency Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo & other top government functionaries.

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BAYELSA SECURITY: Govt Directs Councils To Enact Bye-Laws On Waterways Vigilantes

The Bayelsa State Government has directed local government councils in the state to without delay come up with a legislation prohibiting the movement of speed boats within the state's waterways after 7pm without security permit.

Similarly, the State Government has directed the Legislative Councils of the eight local government councils to expeditiously enact bye-laws on the establishment of local vigilantes in all the communities.

The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the directives on Monday during separate meetings with traditional rulers from Southern Ijaw and Nembe local government areas of the state at his office in Government House, Yenagoa.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who urged the traditional rulers to complement government's efforts at fighting insecurity in the state, stressed the need for vigilante groups to be set up before the end of this month.

Consequently, he directed the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Development, Chief Thompson Amule to notify the council chairmen to initiate bills for the enabling bye-laws towards establishing the vigilantes in their areas.

He said community leaders should work closely with the Nigerian Police to thoroughly screen members of the various vigilante groups, based on their individual capacities and integrity.

The Deputy Governor, who emphasized the need for more effective policing of the waterways to stem the rising tide of sea piracy and other forms of criminality, also directed that bye-laws prohibiting traveling with speed boats along the rivers and creeks be passed by the local government councils.

He noted that the measure would go a long way to complement the efforts of the security agencies to curb crime on the water routes in the state.

The Deputy Governor used the opportunity to call on the teeming youths of the state to shun acts capable of truncating their future by turning a new leaf.

He noted that the state government was determined to give traditional rulers a sense of belonging and restore their role as custodians of culture and peace through the community administration bill to be sent to the House of Assembly.

On the complaint of lack of teachers in the public schools in Southern Ijaw local government area, Senator Ewhrudjakpo directed the Director General of the Teachers' Training Institute, Dr. Peremoboere Stella Ugolo, to quickly review the distribution of teachers in the schools, to enable government address the situation.

He equally directed the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Gentle Emelah, to visit Community Secondary School, Okoroma, which building was deroofed by rain storm and make a proper assessment for necessary action.

His words: "The issue of security is a major one for us, and if we take it for granted, it is going to weigh down on all of us. The issue of the vigilantes will not only lie on the DPOs. We are directing the local governments to, between now and the end of October, to set up vigilantes. All communities must have their vigilantes set up.

"The screening of members of the vigilantes will be done by the DPOs who in turn will be supervised by the Commissioner of Police.

"The Commissioner for Local Government is hereby directed to write officially to the local government chairmen to form their vigilantes between now and the end of October. We will not leave the funding to the communities; the local governments are going to be responsible for the funding, with support from the state government.

"We are taking another measure here. The Commissioner for Local Government will do another letter to all the councils to work assiduously to pass the anti-night boat movement bye-law, to proscribe speed boats movements beyond 7pm.

"Any speed boat without security permit moving after 7pm is an enemy boat", he said.

Speaking at the meeting, the Ibenanaowei of Bomo clan, King Joshua Igbugburu, enjoined the royal fathers from Southern Ijaw local government area to ensure that security remains a priority in their various domains and prevail on the people to maintain peace.

Also speaking, the paramount ruler of Okoroma clan in Nembe Local Government area, King Bethran Douglas, requested for a JTF post and police presence in the area to check the activities of criminals.

He pointed out that the face-off between Okoroma and the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) over the broken power plant was a potential threat to peace in the area, and appealed to government not to relent in its efforts to resolve the issue.

In their separate remarks, the Commissioner for Police, Mr. Echeng E. Echeng, and the Commander of 16th Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Oluwarotimi Awolo, appealed for cooperation from the people in the fight against criminality in the state.

They identified hostility from communities as one of the challenges facing military officers on patrol duty along the creeks and marine routes which makes their job tasking.

Signed

Mr Doubara Atasi
Senior Special Assistant on Media
Deputy Governor's Office
Bayelsa State
5/10/21

Abeg make una no fall our hand oh..

Hon. Karma Agagowei, my leader, my big friend and big brothers..
those that killed you will never know peace until they meet their death..

please where or how can I retrieve the apps you (npower) uploaded for us? I lost everything after i went to repair my device about 3weeks ago, the panel was discovered as faulty and was changed. I collected the device last week from the service centre and found out that I have lost all my apps. please where should I go to? am in bayelsa state.

I agree with the writer (OP)... Nigeria is really in great mess.. a country where ordinary citizens are taken as fools and slaves, but we're not believe me...
The leadership of this country has over-time disrespected the rule of law with no sense of equity and justice in their thoughts_ they promised us like we're going to dine with them when they come into power and yet they can't even show respect and/or protect what they swore to stand by..
my apologies for ''generalisation'' for I still believe there are few good heads(Leaders).. but the truth must be told..

I got the invitation too but mine is in PH. plz how real is this?

village things at work...

npowerng:
Kindly send this complain to Devicesupport@npvn.ng

that site is not valid oh... no way to drop comment self... too bad...

have been trying to report this issue but still I haven't seen any reply from you... please Baylesa N-teach volunteers that selected the samsung device are told; they can't collect their device when their colleagues from N-agro and N-health are collecting the samsung device .. I was in the collection centre yesterday and I was told this, please tell us why N-teach volunteers in Bayelsa state can't have samsung device....? I selected samsung and am in batch A, N-teach.. I am not happy with this..

nice 1 my brother...

gosh this is unbelievable.. you don't mean it... she was my S.P Girl back then in secondary school... very friendly she was... R.I.P... Rose.

Please what will happen to those of us that selected "HP device" and later changed to Samsung and Afrione... are we receiving ours this batch or the next?

John jonah (bayelsa state)

please I want to know about the device collection for the 2016 volunteers.... I heard they've started distributing the tabs to volunteers. please how true is this information?

real karma from your fathers side... go check the records properly...

I agree... but when are gonna have our devices.

Hmmm I just can't wait to receive my own....

Hmmm... na una sabi...