The Chairman, Assembly Service Commission, Hon Dein Benadoumene has encouraged prominent personalities in the society to continue rendering succour to humanitarian organizations in their environs.

Hon. Dein made this call in his office at the House of Assembly Service Commission, Secretariat Annex 5, Ovom, Yenagoa on Monday, December 21, 2020 as he received an award for Distinguished Service from the Ekeremor Local Government Area Federated Youths Council (EFYC) Worldwide.

The Chairman who stated that it is the duty of humans to help one another for the sake of humanity also promised to support the youth council to achieve their goals in the years ahead.

Speaking earlier, the President, EKELGA Federated Youth Council, Comrade Richard Lawyer Esq while presenting the award described Hon. Dein as a father who responds to the call of his children without stress noting that he was found worthy to be a recipient because of all his good deeds in Ekeremor and also to encourage him to do more for the Ekeremor people.

Richard Lawyer further explained that the EKELGA Federated Youth Council is the apex youth body in Ekeremor saddled with the responsibility of coordinating youths adding that the group comprises of students, graduates, employed among others within the age bracket of 18-45 with its headquarters in the Local Government Area.

He also briefed the Assembly Service Commission Chairman on programmes to hold in the year 2021 to include skill acquisition, free health outreach and the EKELGA Youth Day which has activities such as debate, quiz, wrestling Competition, football and symposium.


Giving a vote of thanks, the Secretary, EKELGA Federated Youths Council, Noro Raphael thanked the Chairman for his show of love to youths over the years and also for giving them a warm reception in spite of his busy schedule.




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THE BAYELSA FAMILY OF THE AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE ON STUDENTS AFFAIRS.

On behalf of the Bayelsa State Family of the Nigerian Youth Parliament that is made up of present and past members of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Hon. Ouseibai, Seperegha Godsgift M. heartily felicitate with Hon. Atti J. Moses his predecessor on his well deserved appointment as the Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State on Student Affairs.

Hon. Atti J. Moses is the immediate past representative of Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the Nigerian Youth Parliament.

Hon Atti J. Moses has played very active role in Youth Development in Bayelsa State and beyond and has made great impact on young people.

Hon. Ouseibai in his own words said " Hon. Atti J. Moses has made great impact in Youth Development and deserves this appointment for students are a section of young people. I congratulate him and wish him the best in his new office as this is another call for service. I know him as a proactive young leader and I am very convinced he will do well as he will bring his wealth of experience to bear.
I want to use this opportunity to thank His Excellency the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State Sen. Douye Diri for finding Hon. Atti J. Moses worthy for this appointment while appealing for more appointments for the Nigerian Youth Parliament family".
Hon. Ouseibai wish Hon. Atti J. Moses well while urging him to carry his followers and teeming supporter along.

Congratulations Hon. Atti J. Moses

It's less than a week to the Senatorial Bye-Elections in Bayelsa West and a lot of activities have taken place, ranging from consultations, endorsements, solidarity supports, campaigns etc.

We all know that the Red Chambers of the National Assembly is where representatives from senatorial districts from all states in the federation convene to present issues of utmost importance affecting their people for the sake of national development.

Moving forward, I believe that His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State has the prerequisites to effectively represent the fabulous characters of Bayelsa West Senatorial District at the Senate, owing to his vibrancy, articulacy and boldness in present issues even in the face of oppression, subjugation and marginalization which the ijaw has suffered in the hands of the Nigerian nation for decades.

Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson being an advocate of restructuring and even development is best fit amongst his opponents as someone who believes in the development of the ijaw Nation .

Furthermore I urge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do the needful by conducting a free and fair elections irrespective of the personalities involved and also the security apparatus of the state should put in place necessary mechanisms to ensure that lives and properties are being protected during and after the elections.

The Bayelsa State Gender Response Initiative Team (GRIT) has joined the rest of the world to draw global attention to the scorge of gender based violence as concerted efforts are made to combat it.

The wife of the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs Gloria Diri who doubles as the Chairperson, GRIT made the remark at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Government House where she led her team members, CSOs which include relevant, ministries, departments, agencies and several Non-Governmental Agencies to observe the annual United Nations Campaign on 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence which is to run from Wednesday, November 25, 2020 to Thursday, December 10, 2020 with the theme; Orange the world: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect.

She assured that GRIT is working in the frontline to handle cases of Gender Based Violence, provide medical attention and legal services, carryout sensitization campaigns to educate the public pending when the state House of Assembly will domesticate the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) bill into law, noting that justice served on time will bring succor to victims and their loved ones.

The first lady further appreciated the Chief Judge, Kate Abiri, commissioners, wifes of political appointees, all members of the state House of Assembly especially the sponsor of the bill, Honorable Tari Porri for the unwavery support to ensure that the VAPP bill is domesticated in Bayelsa state.

Mrs Diri also took time out to encouraged parents to help in curtailing Gender Based Violence from the home front by guiding children aright.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for health, Doctor Newton Igwele stated that 70 percent of women are victims of Gender Based Violence and 16 percent of women who have been abused are more likely to have low birth weight babies and they are twice as likely to have forced abortion.

The commissioner who was represented by the Director of Public Health in the ministry, Doctor Stow revealed that the ministry has rolled out programs to ensure victims have adequate health care and welfare packages.

In their separate goodwill messages, the commissioner for Women, Children Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Faith Opene and Secretary to the state government, Rt Hon. Konbowei Benson, ably represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Service Bureau assured that they will do all within their reach go to the nooks and crannies of the state to sensitize people on their rights in a bid to rid Bayelsa State of Gender Based Violence.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Police, Michael Okoli who was represented by DCP Aminu Hassan in his goodwill message promised that the police force will render continues support in the fight against gender based violence.

The GRIT Coordinator, Mrs Maria Olodi-Osumah stated that the Covid-19 Pandemic increased the GBV as over 100 cases have been recorded this year.

She encouraged everyone to be gatekeepers in churches, schools and everywhere they find themselves.

The Deputy Coordinator, Gender Response Initiative Team, Dise Ogbise Esq in a presentation titled Consequences of Gender Based Violence listed some consequences to include loss of lives, broken homes, girls dropping out of school, victims of sexual violence suffer sexual and reproductive consequences like HIV, unsafe abortion and others.

Barr. Dise Ogbise stated the way forward to include, reporting all cases to Gender Response Initiative Team, Speaking Up and Collect back our rights as women.

The high point of the event was the unavailing of the Gender Based Violence hotline 08031230660 and office address located at Green Villa Road, Biogbolo, Yenagoa.

It is said that when you thank God for what He has done for you, you automatically qualify for more blessings from God.
Every 2nd day in the 11th month of the year (November), it is recognized in Bayelsa State, the Glory of all Lands as the State Annual Thanksgiving Day and a public holiday is given so everybody can take a break and say Thank You God!
The yearly thanksgiving was initiated by the former governor of the state, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson who also in his tenure built and commissioned the beautiful edifice, The Ecumenical Centre which serves as the venue and also also as a meeting point for all christians irrespective of the denomination to come together for the purpose of serving God.
Today is no different from every other November 2nd in terms of the purpose but with a little twist because Bayelsans were led by a new governor to the 9th annual thanksgiving service, the Miracle governor, Senator Douye Diri and his deputy with the theme: God of Miracles.
Bayelsans from all works of life; civil servants, politicians, professional bodies, women groups, christian denominations in their beautiful and gorgeous attires were present to grace the occasion.
The governor in his thanksgiving speech appreciated God Almighty, his spiritual fathers, political leaders and Bayelsans for coming out for the auspicious occasion, he further called on all to join hands in moving the state forward irrespective of their differences. https://www.nairaland.com/6174197/nawoj-bayelsa-donates-gift-items
The guest preacher, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God prayed for the progress of Bayelsa.

Top government functionaries in attendance include; the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo representation by SA Religious matters, former President, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus and the National Working Committee, former governor of the state, Henry Seriake Dickson and other dignitaries too numerous to mention. http://may94.com/2020/10/01/bayelsa-at-24-gov-douye-diri-to-expand-the-frontiers-of-development/

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Bayelsa State Chapter, has donated some gift items to fifty indigent girls at a programme in commemoration of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child.

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The event which has as its theme “My Voice Our Equal Future” saw attendees advocate the need for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly to speedily domesticate the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Acts to stem the tide of children defilement.

Declaring the event open in Yenagoa, Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Mrs. Faith Opene, represented by Mr. Panebi, said the ministry is making a determined effort in addressing the issues of rape and other related violence against the Girl-child with advocacy visit to schools, training as well as giving them starter-packs.

The Commissioner, who also noted that the ministry has established family courts to address divorce and defilement cases, thanked NAWOJ for organising the programme.

In an address, State Chairperson of NAWOJ, Mrs. Maria Olodi-Osumah said the essence of the programme was to educate the Girl-Child on their inherent rights, give them a sense of belonging as well as create awareness on the significance of the day.

Mrs. Olodi-Osumah, who decried the increasing rate of violence meted on the girl child, called for the review of legal frame work considered anti-girl child in order to protect their rights.

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While stressing that NAWOJ will continue to advance the course of women, children and the vulnerable, she appealed for speedy domestication of the violence against persons prohibition Acts that would among other things punish offenders as well as compensate victims.

The programme climaxed with paper presentation by the President and Founder DO Foundation, Mrs. Dise Ogbise-Erhisere on “My Rights, My Will” and another paper presentation on “Sex and My Future” by the Vice Chairperson of NAWOJ, Mrs. Grace Orumieyefa.



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The Bedrock of Every Society is education and His Excellency, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, the former Governor of Bayelsa State acknowledges that and this has prompted him to institute model Secondary Schools in all the 8 Local Government Areas with boarding facilities.

His Excellency also established and attracted more Higher Educational institutions in the state and the following are some of them sited in Bayelsa West.

African University-Toru Orua.
2. Bayelsa State Polytechnic -Aleibiri .

3. Isaac Boro College of Education – Sagbama

Truly one will not be out of place if he or she ascerts to the fact that former Governor Dickson is the most education loving leader that the Senatorial District has gotten because he has laid the educational foundation for all Sagbama /Ekeremor people and Bayelsans at large, including those yet to be born. It is then left for successive governments to capitalize on his imprints and advance on the structures and facilities on ground because educational development is a continuous process.

It is in the light of the above that the Bayelsa West Students are strongly behind HSD for Senate to represent the fabulous characters of the Bayelsa West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Abuja.

We as a people after perusing all candidates published by INEC as regards the district, has unanimously agreed at forums and strata that His Excellency, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson is the best man for the Job, he will add the needed coloration to the Nigerian Senate by being that voice that the South-South, Niger Deltans, Bayelsans and Bayelsa West people have always yearned for.

We also have this strong conviction, believe and Confirmed that he will bring and attract the needed development to our Senatorial District.

Today, because of HSD, Ijaw People living in Ekeremor and Sagbama LGAs can access Ijaw communities through roads, including those with same aspiration. It’s a free contest and it will be a Victory for the Peoples Democratic Party.

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Comr. Atti Joshua Moses (Chairman Subcommittee on Students Mobilization Henry Seriake Dickson Senatorial Campaign Organization, Bayelsa West)

The Bayelsa state government and its eight local government areas have agreed to institutionalize state-owned Sports Festival.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Baraladei Daniel Igali made this known after a meeting with the eight local government councils Chairmen on Thursday, September 17, 2020 in his office, State Secretariat, Annex 3, Yenagoa.

Hon. Igali noted that the sports festival would be used as an instrument to bring all differential factors such as political and other social inclinations that have affected our common existence.

He explained that the chairmen are critical stakeholders who can contribute immensely to the progress of sports, pointing out that, the meeting with the chairmen was to ensure the success of the proposed sports festival as well as actualize the visions of the ministry.

The Commissioner further disclosed that plans have reached advanced stage for the reinvigoration of inter-communal sports competitions with a view to positively engaging youths in profitable sporting events and foster peaceful coexistence in society.

He also added that the planed institutionalization of biannual sports festival would propel talented youths to participate at the national and international levels of sporting events, stressing that the Asoama Sports Academy would be the breeding ground for future sports champions.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria, (ALGON), Bayelsa State Chapter, and Chairman, Southern Ijaw Local Government Council, Hon. Kia Nigeria, said that the LGAS would continue to collaborate with the Ministry to achieve set goals.

Hon. Kia who described the meeting as timely, called on well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies to key into the vision of the Youth and Sports Development Commissioner to actualise the prosperity agenda in the area of sports.

According to the Chairman, the local Government council Chairmen were willing to support the lofty ideals of the state government whenever they are called upon to contribute their quota.

Also speaking, the Chairman, Ogbia Local Government area, Mr. Ebinyo Turner had expressed confidence in the Commissioner to salvage the regrettable situation of sports in the State, adding that, the chairmen would collaborate with the ministry to bring back the lost glory of Sports.

He noted that the festival when instituted would enable young Bayelsans actualize their hidden talents that could be exported at the national and international levels.

Also present at the meeting were: the Chairmen, Nembe LGA, Hon. Alalibo West, Ekeremor LGA, Hon. Perekiye Bertola, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Chief Dengiye Ubarugu, Yenagoa LGA, Hon. Uroupaye Nimizuoa, the Permanent Secretary of Youth Development, Mrs. Ruth Etebu, amongst others.

The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Baraladei Daniel-Igali has revealed plans to upgrade mini stadiums sited in local government areas of the state to accommodate national tournaments.

The Commissioner made this known during an assessment tour of sporting facilities in Opu Nembe and Nembe City Mini Stadiums in Nembe Local Government area of the State on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Hon. Igali noted that the necessary facilities would be provided in the stadiums to make them befitting for both local and national leagues matches, pointing out that, upgrading of sporting facilities across the state was necessary to improve sporting activities in the State.

The Commissioner said that the prosperity government has shown commitment and readiness to give sport a new face in the State as well as groom sports person to become sports giants.

He commended the previous administration for putting up the facilities, adding that, stadiums would be provided where they were non-existent in the state.

The Commissioner promised to deploy coaches to the areas and provide the modalities to enhance the functionality of the facilities in order to prevent their decay.

The Commissioner commended the management teams of the stadiums for their good work and admonished them to effectively utilize the facilities to ensure that they are in good shape, noting that, the common problem facing government property was maintenance.

The Commissioner thanked the chiefs and the sport teams of the area as for their hospitality.

The Regent and the Chairman, Opu Nembe Council of Chiefs, Chief Oriango Oruwari, commended the Commissioner for the visit and appealed to the Commissioner to facilitate the provision of the necessary facilities to give a facelift to the stadiums.

The Commissioner also visited the CDC Chairman of Nembe City, Chief E. J. Tobin.

The Commissioner was accompanied by the two Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry, Chief Patimidi Tukuru and Mrs. Ruth Etebu, the Head, Sports Department, Mrs. Rachel Edward-Dappa, the Director of Sports Council, Braveman Wodi, the Head, Planning Research and Statistics, Ebi Koroye and the Head, Facility, Godgift Dede among others.

Recently the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State Sen. Douye Diri swore in 24 Commissioners and one Special Adviser on Political Matters in Person of Chief Collins Cocodia who was celebrated by all and Sundry across party lines due to his open minded politics and his high level of hospitality .

Chief Collins Cocodia is a former Commissioner for Labour, Employment and Productivity, one time Commissioner of Youth Development, before his appointment, he served as the Deputy DG on operations in the Diri-Lawrence Gubernatorial Campaign organization.

As a result of his appointment as SA Political, an hardened believer of the Prosperity Government who is a Foremost Student Leader in the State popularly Called Mr. Program by the Executive Governor of the State, found it worthy to Celebrate with his Political Leader Chief Collins Cocodia with a Portrait Painting of Collins.
Comr. Atti Joshua Moses Described him as a man who is worthy of Emulation and has being an inspiration to many Young People across the State which he too is a Benefactor, so on the occasion of his formal Inauguration he deemed it necessary to felicitate with him with a Special gift.

Chief Collins Cocodia appreciated Comr. Atti for his high level of Creativity and Logical approach to issues, saying it is the desire of fathers that their Children should do better than them and that it gives him Joy to see Young People putting their best into what they believe and in due time they will reap from the fruit of their labour.

Comr. Atti Joshua Moses was accompanied by the National President of Izon-Ebe Students, Comr. Doudou Simeon, the State Coordinator PDP Students Wing and other high ranking student leaders.

Her Excellency, the first lady of Bayelsa State, Mrs Gloria Diri has commended the Organizers of the Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards program for their consistency, steadfastness and purpose driven advocacy and encouraged them not to deter from giving their best to the society while receiving her Award as the “Woman of the Year” at her office in the Bayelsa State Government house.

The Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards is an initiative that is geared towards rewarding excellence and creativity of youths and advocates of Youth Development in the society every August 12 in conjunction with international Youth Day celebrated globally by the United Nations due to the significance of the date with this year’s theme “Youth Engagement for Global Action ”.

The 2020 Edition of Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards/International Youth day Concert that was hosted by Atti Joshua Moses and his team of Young Talented Youths took a new dimension and more Innovative ways of organizing the program as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, hence the program was divided into three segments to reduce crowd and also to add flavour to the international youth day.

The Segments are;

Swimming Competition at the Bayelsa State Government House Resort between the eight Local Government youths of the State.
Visitation to the Nigerian Correctional Medium Security Custodial Centre Okaka, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State (Okaka Prison) to share Palliatives, give them a reorientation about life and a sense of belonging.
Live broadcast/Live Streaming of the Concert and Award Presentation in Peoples 93.1 FM Yenagoa.

Speaking at the live broadcast, Architect Miebi Bribena a former Senatorial Aspirant Bayelsa West, encouraged Atti and his team to keep up the good works and assured that he will try to always be on ground to support youth related activities.
Atti Joshua Moses the Convener of the program showed gratitude to those who keyed into the program and that he and his team will keep doing their best to add color to youth activism through his Youths and Students Related Programs which the 4th Edition of Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards/International Youth day Concert is his 10th Program and that he is grateful to God for the ideas and life.

Hon. Wilson Ayakpo, member Bayelsa State House of Assembly Should be guided in his utterances, seek caution and refrain from disrespecting Bayelsa West Stakeholders in his mediocre attempt to please his affiliate leader from Bayelsa East.

Firstly let's purge ourselves of any preconceived definition of the concept of this article, and it was written on the basics of pure reasoning, respect for leaders and caution to a contemporary who is towing the line of self political destruction.

Hon. Wilson Ayakpo was inaugurated into the BSHA on the 6th of June 2019 to represent the fabulous characters of Ekeremor Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House Assembly, I was the Secretary of Ekeremor Community Unity forum that advocated that Ekeremor ward 8 should produce the next assembly member and we called on all political parties to key in, hence we took our advocacy to several High Personalities, and when this advocacy was achieved.
I, Comrade Atti J Moses pitched tent to support my Party's Candidate Hon. Grace Ekiottene and also donated a vehicle to support her candidature.

Hon. Wilson Ayakpo as a Young man is someone we the Ekeremor Youths love and respect but his recent utterances may lead him to self political destruction. The Ekeremor Local Government area Youths are known for their respect for constituted authorities and abide by agreement no matter what. Wilson Disrespected Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri who single handedly delivered him, calling him all sort of names because he wanted to display to Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva the Honourable Minister of Petroleum (State) that he is Loyal, “If you want to show loyalty to your master you have to display intellectual capacity not by insulting your kinsmen".

Well, him insulting and disrespecting Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri is their party affairs even though Sen. Lokpobiri is a well respected leader not only in Ekeremor but Bayelsa West and no legitimate Youth of Ekeremor has gotten the effrontery to insult him the way Wilson is doing, someone who is an alien to Ekeremor politics no wonder he is saying there is no zoning formula because of his ambition of contesting the Senate elections after spending over 365 unproductive days in office as a Legislator with the obscurity surrounding a return ticket.

He should use his office as a Legislator to attract development to the Constituency, in his over One year in office he has not executed any project neither has he brought any blue print for well meaning persons to key in.

For the fact that we the Youths of Ekeremor Constituency II has not called him to give an account of Stewardship should not make him feel too relaxed to the extend of waking sleeping lions who choose to mind their business because a day of reckoning is coming when he will be under duress to give an account of Stewardship.

As Youths of Ekeremor LGA we will no longer tolerate his Incessant Insult on Leaders of the LGA and Senatorial District at large, his recent unguided utterances targeted at Bayelsa West Political Stakeholders and His Excellency Hon. Seriake Dickson who is a Chieftain of PDP and an Incoming Senator Bayelsa West calls for immediate reaction.

Hon. Seriake Dickson ambition does not disenfranchise anybody, hence anyone who is interested in contesting should do so without insulting anybody, all sons and daughters of Bayelsa west has the political suffrage in the next Senatorial Bye Elections in Bayelsa west so there is no need for Mr. Wilson to panic over the endorsements that the former Governor is getting.

I would have called on his Leaders to caution him but he is currently leaderless because even the Chief Timipre Sylva that he is pledging false allegiance to, does not trust trust him because of his unstable character.

“A child who cannot break a Palm Kernel for himself shouldn't complain of eating an half Kernel nut”

Comr. Atti Joshua Moses (Director of Students Mobilization HSD for Senate Bayelsa West/Former Member Nigerian Youth Parliament Bayelsa west Representative)

L-R Wilson Ayakpo, Atti J Moses

The Organizers of the 4th Edition of Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards/ International Youth day Concert yesterday, July 14, 2020, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Godbless Oyinke, a member of the Bayelsa State house of Assembly representing Sagbama local government Area (SALGA) Constituency 1 to discuss the forth coming program.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr Atti Joshua Moses the convener Commended Hon. Godbless for always supporting youth related programs in the State in his own little way. He said Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards is geared towards rewarding the Creativity and legitimate endeavors of Young people in the state and advocates of Youth Development, reiterating that the need to host the event on the 12th of August was necessitated by the exigency to key into the international Youth day which is celebrated on that day Globally.

Comr. Simeon Korobobo highlighted the Major focus of the Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards which is to encourage the Youths of the State to be good ambassadors of Bayelsa State.

Hon. Godbless Oyinke Commended the team for their Consistency, saying he has being following up the activities and programs of Mr. Atti and the Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards for the Past three years and encouraged them to keep up the good works.

Bayelsa First Lady, Mrs. Gloria Diri today constituted the State Gender Response Initiative Team (GRIT) with a mandate to collectively fight Gender Based Violence GBV in the State.

Mrs. Gloria Diri chairs the team which comprises of heads of Women led organizations who have over the years been engaged in Advocacy and Sensitization activities to stem the tide of violence.

The wife of the governor who charged the team to ensure that all cases of GBV should be addressed within available means while waiting for the Domestication of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act VAPP by the State House of Assembly, intimated that GRIT will provide a platform for comprehensive data collation, prompt intervention, medical, legal and other services as required to bring succur and relief to victims and survivors of GBV.

She commended the various groups for their efforts so far, adding that there is need for collaboration for a more effective approach to achieve success.

“Thank you all for agreeing to work as a team. We need to have a common voice, a force to fight and to push. Provisions are being made for offices, there will be no more working in isolation. I advise the teams to develop concise objectives and plans together.”

Speaking on behalf of the newly constituted team, Dr. Juliet Tiebowei applauded the First Lady for the confidence reposed in them. She assured that the team will work hard, to actualize the dream of Mrs Diri in ensuring that violence and other vices against women, children, and the vulnerable in society is reduced to the bearest minimum.

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Members of the newly constituted team include:

• Maria Olodi-Osumah – Coordinator
• Dise Ogbise – Deputy Coordinator
• Tari Oliver – Secretary
• Dr Amalate Anne Obuebite – Asst. Secretary
• Mary Accrah – Finicial Secretary
• Mrs Perekebina kimia Berezi – Treasurer
• Tariere Egbebi – Director Legal
• Hajia Mariam Abeke – P.R.O.
• Dr Juliet Teibowei – Director of Gaurdiance and Counselling
• Dr Omietimi Kojo – Director of Medicals
• Dr Ebi Okpomo – Asst. Director of medicals.


A representative of the ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and Education,the Police Gender Desk officer among others.

The United Nations General Assembly has Unveiled the theme for 2020 international Youth day which will be commemorated and celebrated by all Member States.

Theme of International Youth Day 2020, “Youth Engagement for Global Action” seeks to highlight the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions and processes, as well as draw lessons on how their representation and engagement in formal institutional politics can be significantly enhanced.

Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards holds on every 12th of August to commemorate the International Youth day, and the Award is presented to indigent Bayelsa Youths,Advocates of Youth Development and friends of the State. The Concept of the award program on International Youth day is to organize an Intellectual Youth program where Local , National and Global issues are being discussed, to encourage Youths who are making Significant impact in their areas of endeavors and Activities especially in Politics,Entrepreneurship, Sports, Entertainment, Agriculture, Academics,Science and technology etc.

The Bayelsa Youth Leadership Awards is supported by the United Nations and the Government of Bayelsa State inline with the sustainable Development goals (SDGs) and the Youth Oriented Policies and Programs of the State Prosperity Government.

The 4th Edition of Bayelsa Youth Leadership according to the Convener Comr. Atti J Moses promise to be bigger and better than Subsequent editions as more award categories will be created in reactions to public opinions.

The organizers of the Program also called on Corporate institutions and individuals to key into the project by sponsoring, partnering or supporting it because Youth Building is a collective responsibility.

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A delegation from the Ooni of Ife has made a donation of motorized modular fumigator to the Bayelsa State Government for Covid-19.

The presentation was done by the spokesman to the ooni of ife Mr. Moses Olafare and recieved on behalf of the State Government by the secretary to State Government Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson.
Addressing newsmen shortly after the presentation, His Royal Majesty Oba Awosunle Babatunde Tokumbo Elajesi of ife kingdom, stated that the good gesture is part of their efforts to support the State Government to combat COVID-19 in Bayelsa state.
Rt. Hon. konbowei Benson, while addressing the delegation thanked them for making the symbolic presentation to assist the Government and the people of the state in this COVID-19 induced period.

The Bayelsa West Student Community led by Comrade Atti J. Moses, Director General, Student Mobilization to Henry Seriake Dickson For Senate, together with other notable student leaders of both Sagbama and Ekeremor Local Governmeny Areas earlier today, met with the Executive Chairman of Sagbama LGA, Honorable Embeleakpo P. Alale at his Office in Sagbama, headquarters of Sagbama LGA.

Hon Atti J, who empathized with the SALGA Council Boss over the kidnap of his father Pa Napoleon Alale, prayed for the immediate and unconditional release of Pa Napoleon. He continued by informing the Chairman of the readiness of the Student Community in canvassing and mobilizing full support for the Senatorial ambition of Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State. He said the Students Community have proposed a date for the formal endorsement of former Governor Dickson as the Senatorial Candidate for the Bayelsa West Senatorial District.
He highlighted the numerous achievements of the former Governor Dickson in the District to include the construction of the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road, and establishment of three (3) major institutions; University of Africa, Toru-orua, Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education, Sagbama and the Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Alaibiri, only to mention a few, coupled with his wealth of experience and his numerous achievements during his time as a member of the Federal House of Representatives, as part of the factors that sparked their decision to endorse the former Governor.
In his response, Hon Embeleakpo Alale, appreciated the efforts of the student Community for their concern towards the success of the former Governor. He reiterated his unflinching support for HSD, highlighting the major contributions in the District. He noted that former Governor Dickson is well equipped and very capable to man the vacant Position of the Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the Red Chambers of the National Assembly, and as such, he should be given a nod for a better Representation.
He concluded by urging the students to be serious in whatever they do, while promising to assist the student Community in his own little way, and he also donated nose masks to the student Community to fight the covid19 pandemic.

Alale further appreciated the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo for his relentless efforts in ensuring the smooth operation and massive development of both LGAs in Bayelsa State, noting that his efforts will in no distance time yeild good results as the councils are now very hopeful of a smooth operation under his watch.

SALGA PDP Student Coordinator, Comr Ogbala Michael Ebizimor, in his response, appreciated the effort of the Council Boss Hon. Alale, for the way and manner he has been attending to issues as it concerns students and their general welfare.

The meeting was well attended by;

Hon Comr Atti Joshua Moses- DG, Stud Mob. HSD For Senate.
Comr Aaron Richard P. – CSO Diri/Law Youth Project.
Okpeh Vivian Ejiro – President NUSS (National)
Asikpi Bob Akpofinine – National Pres NUES.
Comr. Ogbala Michael Ebizimor – PDP Student Coordinator, Salga.

The immediate Past Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, who has been called upon to represent the fabulous characters of Bayelsa West at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly has appointed a renowned students leader to be in Charge of Students Mobilization in his Campaigns for the Senate Seat.

Comrade Atti J. Moses who is a seasoned youth leader with experience having held several portfolios which include; Special Assistant to the past governor on Students Affairs, Former Member of the Nigerian Youth Parliament Bayelsa West Representative National Assembly Abuja, Member Directorate of Students Mobilization in Douye Diri's Campaign organization, Deputy DG Diri Lawrence Youths Project and Founder /National Coordinator of the Peoples Democratic Party Students Wing.

Comr. Atti J Moses while Speaking with Newsmen said the appointment came as a surprise to him and its another opportunity to display loyalty and capacity, His Excellency Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson is my mentor so serving him is always a pleasure to me, he said. Adding that he was also directed to work closely with Hon. Randy Awolowo (Vice Chairman Ekeremor LGA) and Youth Leaders and Bodies who are on same cause.

Atti also called on the Students of Bayelsa west to key into the project because right from the campaigns to his successful elections the students will be part of it. All students of Ekeremor and Sagbama LGA will be properly represented and there will be a progression in our Education.

Comr. Atti J Moses further spoke on the need for the Bayelsa State Youths to key into the Prosperity Government and make inputs geared towards the Development of the State.

He further used the means to congratulate all the Newly Inaugurated Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party Bayelsa State Chapter led by Hon. Solomon Aguanana State Chairman and Hon. Michael Magbisa (Bayelsa West Chairman) and the newly appointed Young Vibrant Media Aides to the Governor of Bayelsa State His. Excellency Sen. Douye Diri , adding that they should use the means to expose their potentials.

A renowned youth leader, Honourable Clever Inodu has said that the miracle governor of Bayelsa Sate, Senator Douye Diri has mapped out plans to engage thousands of youths massively in his administration.

He made this known while addressing People’s Democratic Party Supporters at a get together organized by The Chairman, House Committee on Environment, Honourable Ben Ololo at the state House of Assembly Quarters in Yenagoa.

According to him, he said Sen. Douye who is a former Commissioner of Youths in the State and Bayelsa State Volunteers Service initiator understands the plight of the youths, adding that he intends to engage the youths and minimise youths restiveness in state.

Clever Inodu further called on the youths of the State to exercise patients as the prosperity Governor unravels his youth development programs and policies gradually while calling on the youths to be good ambassadors of the state in their respective careers and take advantage of the youth oriented policies and programs that will soon be initiated by the Government.


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The Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Bayelsa State Chapter is concerned about the increasing rate of rape in the state.

Only in the last one week, there has been 3 cases involving 3 minors in Yenagoa over the ages of 8,9 and 14.

While the 8 and 9 year old were defiled by their neighbours, the 14year old was raped by armed robbers in the presence of her family before valuables were carted away.

It is very unfortunate and disturbing that at a time such as this when humanity is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic which has also given rise to other challenges, inhumane acts are meted on the defense less and vulnerable in society.
This is cruelty at its peak.

NAWOJ condemns these acts and called on government relevant agencies to take steps to stem the tide.

For emphasis, NAWOJ will not hesitate to take appropriate actions against persons found wanting irrespective of political, religious affiliations, ethnic or social status..

While NAWOJ is aware of the numerous huddles in prosecuting perpetrators of crimes such as Rape,
Parents, Caregivers and Guardians of Children should take extra measures to monitor, protect their wards.

It is also important not to hesitate in reporting such to relevant authorities and agencies to ensure proper medical examination and support apart from preventing sexually transmitted diseases so the law can take its cause and ensure that justice is served.

While we call on security operatives to double efforts at surveillance, apprehending and prosecution of criminals, citizens must take responsibility always as safeguarding lives and property is a collective task.



Signed.
Maria Olodi-Osumah
Chairperson
NAWOJ BAYELSA STATE

Grace Amaegbe-Koinyan
Secretary






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Bayelsa State was Created on 1st October 1996, I was less than 10 then but I experienced old Rivers State, I know the roles played by TK Ogoriba, Oronto Douglass, Alfred Diete Spiff, Melford Okilo former Members of old Rivers State in the foundational stage of the state, the Likes of Chief TKO Okorotie and others were Critical Stakeholders as the Pioneer SA Political to the First Executive Governor of Bayelsa State.

Bayelsa State is 24 years old and we still don’t have a pragmatic Plan for our Youths, individuals has also thwarted Government efforts geared towards Youth Development in the past, thence We shouldn’t blame the Government alone.

There Need to be a Blue Print on Youth Development in Bayelsa State, that will guard all Government activities for the year, and there will be possibilities of Partners and Sponsors and if this happens the Government will Spend less on Youth Development and achieve more.

There can be a program or project that Should be designed specifically for the Youth not impostors claiming Youths, and this program should be able to capture major areas of Youths interest. Like Sports, Agriculture, Entertainment, Military, Politics, Scholarship/Education, Sciences etc.

I propose that there should be a program called Bayelsa State Youth Engagement and Employment Program (BYEEP).
This I will expatiate on a latter paragraph, BYEEP will/should be flexible and open to partnership and sponsorships, with a responsible Government we can achieve this.
We can build the Bayelsa State Youth of our dream If we are ready “its not Rocket Science” we need Concerted efforts directed at Youth Development for the Good of all, even if you are not a Youth, your children are/were Youths hence we are all Critical Stakeholders in Youth Development.

The Bayelsa state Youth Engagement, Employment and Empowerment program is targeted at the development of the State Youth in all Sectors of societal advancement so as to build the capacities of Our Youths to be worthy ambassadors of the state and factors in the Development of our dear State and stand tall amongst their peers in other climes.

BYEEP should have the following Features.

1. Entertainment: Entertainment has placed so many cities on the world map making them an haven for tourists and foreign investors, the drive Bayelsa State Youths have in the Entertainment sector is second to non, I have watched so many talents die in Bayelsa State as a result of State Negligence.

2. Sports: Bayelsa State has produced world class footballers, wrestlers and swimmers like Samson Siasia, Daniel Igali etc but this is not reflected in our sporting sector, So many Youths that have passion for sports have resorted to sports gambling due to lack of proper orientation and direction of Passion, one of our youths has climbed a Telecommunication mast to its peak with a ball on his head, swam across a river with a ball on his head, rode a bicycle with a ball on his head for kilometers. We need to employ experts to explore the Sporting potentials of our youths .

3. Scholarships/Education: We have some categories of Youths in this state that are only interested in acquiring Knowledge they are not after pleasures but lectures that will build their intellectual Capacity they just want to have all the degrees and possibly become lecturers or writers, there are others who just need a Higher Institution Certificate to be satisfied with Government efforts and get themselves established.

4. Skill Acquisition/Entrepreneurship: Our youths need to be genuinely admitted and trained on Various Skills like Shoe making, Makeup and tailoring, Barbing and Laundry, Mechanic, Food production etc .

5. Agriculture: Though I studied Philosophy but I have a Certificate in Integrated Agriculture from a renowned institution, I have also executed a contract on that basics so I’m an authority in it. We have A 35,000 birds capacity Farm in Sagbama, An Aquaculture village in Yenegwe with over 500 ponds, the then Commissioner of Agriculture, Hon. Doodei Week said it can generate up to 3.5 billion Annually and employ up to 4 thousand Youths. and a cassava processing factory which according to the former Governor is the most equipped and biggest in Africa, all fully equipped with modern facilities but no proper management, we need serious minded persons to be given the mantle of leadership in these farms so that our youths can be engaged. These farms can feed 20% of Bayelsa State, and engage up to 20,000 Youths that can live a responsible life with it. Our Bayelsa Palm can sustain the Economy of an LGA in Bayelsa State if pragmatically utilized, we also need a cassava village in a very large hectare of land. The by-product of cassava is much, they don’t only have nutritional value but pharmaceuticals its one of the most sort after plant in the world currently, not forgetting other areas of agriculture.
6. Politics: Our youths are very much interested in Politics and this is obvious with the passions and energy they exert on Youth activism and Student Unionism, Recognized and Reputable Students and Youth Organizations should be supported and carried along in all Government activities and expose them to leadership activities, key them into the policy and programs of the administration, every recognized Youth body should be supported to organize an annual program .

7. Military: Some of Our youths are interested in serving in the Nigeria Military and Other National Security outfits.
We need to give our best hands in all sectors. A team of retired Military officers should be mandated with a board known as Bayelsa State Military Recruitment Board (BMRB) they should over see the preliminary recruitment process of our Youths, their welfare on camps and post service welfare for personnel.

8: Bayelsa State Youth Employment Board: This board should create, attract and identify opportunities for youth employment, engagement and empowerment.

9. Bayelsa State Youth House (BSYH): The Bayelsa State Youth house will have Secretariats for all Recognized and Reputable Youth Bodies in the state NYCN, IYC, NYP, NUBSS, NUIS, NIDSUG, NANS this will give the Youth Bodies and members a senses of responsibility as critical stakeholders of the State, this will also enable them to carry out the administrative activities of their union effectively.

The Bayelsa State Youth Engagement employment and empowerment project is in view and we will discuss on each of the 10 features on a later date.

I know His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri is a Youth Oriented Governor hence, I urge him to engineer the building process of the Bayelsa State Youth of our dream.

Comr. Atti J Moses (Youth Development Advocate/DDG Diri Lawrence Youth Project)

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Bayelsa State Task Force On Covid-19 has arrested 9 pastors of different denominations in the state capital, Yenagoa.

They were arrested for conducting Sunday worship activities in their various churches in violation of the Executive Order on Covid-19 signed into law by Governor Douye Diri.

Those arrested are Pastors P.B Barima of the Methodist church, Obogoro, Timi Aaron, Believers Love World, Akenfa, Adaba Glory, Saint Paul Healing Church (Zion) and Chris Ezene of God's Grace Salvation Ministry at Obogoro.

Others are Pius B. James of Prophetic Grace Love Ministry, Opolo, Prophet Alfred Munemune of Halleluyah Deliverance Ministries International and Daniel Owi, Winners Chapel, Obogoro.

Also arrested are Sardauna Oguta of All for Christ Zion Church at Akenfa 3 and Tony Justice Samugba of New Covenant Tabernacle Ministry also of Akenfa 3.

They are currently being detained at the State C.I.D and would be charged to court for violating the Covid-19 order, which among other things banned all forms of worship activities in the state as part of efforts to contain the pandemic.




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Lalasticlala

The Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, BAYELSA  STATE Chapter in collaboration with the State Ministry of Information and Orientation has held a 2 -hour interactive/training meeting with the Police Officers' Wives Association, POWA, at the Ekeki Police Division in YENAGOA on the Coronavirus pandemic.

The session is in continuation of the ongoing measures geared towards sensitizing focal groups/persons on the preventive measures, symptoms and steps to take to prevent the spread of the virus in Bayelsa State.

The  session which also had in attendance wife of the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Mrs Stella Ukereuwem-Akpan, had other representatives of POWA, representatives of A, Ekeki, Azikoro, Akenfa and Igbogene Divisions as well as representatives of the various barracks who are seen as vulnerable groups owing to the exposure of their spouses in the line of duty and the barracks being a home to thousands of these officers and their families.

The event also witnessed the distribution of palliatives to include buckets, liquid soap and sanitizers to the various Divisions and Barracks in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital.

Recall that the State Chapter also took the sensitization campaign to the Bakassi Returnees'/IDP Camp at Ekeki as well as the Swali Ultra Modern Market which play host to thousands of people daily.

During one of NAWOJ's visit in the wake of the outbreak, food items and other palliatives were distributed to the IDPs.

The NAWOJ team was led by the State Chairperson, Mrs Maria Olodi-Osumah and other executives.

Attached are pictures taken during the visit.

This is a rejoinder to the recent Press Statement written, signed and published by Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, Ag. Managing Director, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, Ag. Executive Director, Project, and Chief Etang Ibanga, Ag. Executive Director, Finance & Administration, all of them being members of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in defense of Chief Godswill Akpabio, the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and the supervising Minister for the NDDC, on corruption allegations levelled against him.

The Press Statement is, no doubt, an attempt to respond to a number of publications and petitions written by the Niger Delta Ijaw Development and Response Assembly (NDIDRA) against the backdrop of the ongoing corrupt practices in the NDDC under the stewardship of Chief Godswill Akpabio, which has refused to abate. This rejoinder is therefore to restate the position of the NDIDRA concerning the corruption allegations as the IMC’s Press Statement woefully failed to address the issues.
In doing this, the NDIDRA will advance further evidence to prove the corruption allegations against Chief Godswill Akpabio and sustain the call for his sack and the disbandment of the IMC.
But before dwelling on that in details, the NDIDRA will like to place on record that it has no pecuniary interest in mind for this battle against the squandering of public funds, most particularly those of the NDDC. The NDDC is a product of a ‘People’s Struggle’ – the ‘Ijaw Struggle’ and was not gotten on a platter of gold. Lives were lost and those of us alive must protect it for the betterment of all the people of the region.

We are therefore neither the group scared of the outcome of a non-existent forensic audit because we are not NDDC contractors; nor the group described as professional trouble makers seeking for attention because we have never had cause to fight any management, as there has been no NDDC management as corrupt as this; nor the group described as online publishers out to extort money from the NDDC management because we are not journalists and do not own a blog with which news are published. We are simply Ijaw people who took part in the Ijaw Struggle and played different roles to see that the Ijaw people have a better deal in the affairs of the country called Nigeria. And the NDDC is one of the outcomes of that struggle.
On the specific allegations of corruption, the position of the NDIDRA is that the establishment of the IMC, masterminded by Chief Godswill Akpabio, is itself an infringement on the law that governs the running of the NDDC. It is therefore a misnomer and must be disbanded. We demand that a Board be constituted. This is not a call for negotiation and settlement. The laws of our land must be obeyed, be it at the Federal, State, or Local Government levels and, even in a quasi government. We make bold to say that the much-touted forensic audit in the NDDC is a ruse hence the pilfering of funds is going on at a much larger scale now than ever. We shall, in the course of this rejoinder, provide copious evidence to substantiate this assertion. And if the Federal Government and its anti-graft agencies, in this instance, fail to protect the law, we, the people of the Niger Delta, will take actions we deem fit, to protect and preserve the NDDC from total collapse.
We have, in order to put the records straight and counter the fallacies concocted by the IMC in its Press Statement, reproduced Chief Akpabio’s specific financial impropriety against the Commission and the people of the Niger Delta.

CONTRACT FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NDDC PERMANENT SITE: On assumption of office, Chief Akpabio hurriedly visited the site for the NDDC Head office project and announced March, 2020 as the project completion timeline. In the Press Statement, the IMC suggested that Marshland Nig. Ltd, the initial contractor, brought the project to 50% completion level. What they did not tell us is how much Marshland received as payment for the 50% job done. The records show that Marshland received the sum of N4b to bring the project to 50% completion and was demanding for additional N4b only, to complete the project. The IMC did not also disclose the contract sum for the completion of the remaining 50% of the project. The team of NDDC engineers empanelled by the Commission to re-evaluate the project pegged the cost at N6b and recommended the likes of Julius Berger to complete the project; just N2b above what the initial contractor, Marshland, demanded. Nsima Ikere, who happened to be the MD at the time, jettisoned this recommendation and reassigned the contract to Rodnab (Rodnap) Construction Ltd at a whopping sum of N16b. The IMC made a futile attempt to refute the cozy relationship between Chief Godswill Akpabio, Nsima Ikere and Rodnab. It is of public knowledge that Nsima Ikere contested the 2019 Akwa-Ibom governorship election but lost. Did Chief Akpabio support Nsima Ikere in this election? Yes, he did. Chief Akpabio used Messrs. Rodnab Construction Ltd for most projects in Akwa-Ibom State when he was the governor. That is the relationship between Chief Akpabio, Nsima Ikere and Rodnab. Rodnab had received close to N10.4b before Chief Akpabio took full control of the scheme. Upon assumption, Chief Akpabio paid Rodnab the sum of N2.6b and gave March, 2020 as the project completion deadline.

Towards the end of March, 2020, the current IMC paid Rodnab another N3b, bringing the total sum received by Rodnab to N16b, representing the total contract sum. Is it normal to pay a contractor the full contract sum when the contract is 95% complete as claimed by the IMC? What happens to the 6% retention as required by law and practice? The IMC, in its Press Statement, failed to address that. Rather, it went ahead to make another hollow argument to defend their master by saying that Chief Akpabio was the PDP Minority Leader in the Senate at the time this contract and other shady deals took place, and that he could not have had a hand in those deals initiated and packaged by appointees of the APC led government. We like to remind them that, by this time, Chief Akpabio was only a member of the PDP at day time but an APC member at night. This is because he was already having major disagreements with the Governor of Akwa-Ibom state at that time, and it was more than obvious that he wouldn’t work for the incumbent PDP Governor, and Nsima Ekere knows that. Hence, he effortlessly decamped to the APC. You should also recall that Chief Akpabio was facing corruption charges proffered against him by the EFFC but had the prosecution preposterously dropped or suspended as soon as he decamped to the APC.

CONTRACTS FOR CLEARING OF WATER HYACINTHS: On assumption of office as the supervising Minister for the NDDC, Chief Apkabio openly, on camera, directed Mrs. Akwagaga the Acting Managing Director at the time, to pay contracts for clearing of Water Hyacinths. He collected N1.9b and within two weeks interval, he collected another N700m. In the Press Statement under reference, the IMC claimed that youths protested against the non-payment of contracts for clearing of water hyacinths, hence he advised the Commission to pay the sum of N1.9b. If we may ask, what has youths got to do with contracts for clearing of water hyacinths that will warrant a youths’ protest. Are water hyacinth contracts a part of youth empowerment programme that the Commission has wasted over N65b on? This argument is least expected from people whose academic background and educational qualifications we do not intend to interrogate. If youths were to organize such manner of protests, it will be against the abandoning of the East-West Road Project directly under the control of the Niger Delta Ministry. Out of the N18b payment the IMC claimed it has made so far to contractors, roughly 20% are for phantom water hyacinths and River De-silting, and 80% for bogus Emergency contracts, leaving out road and land reclamation projects and the likes, that our people are in dire need of.

CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF LASSVA FEVER EQUIPMENT: The IMC claims that these contracts were awarded and the contracts closed out before Chief Akpabio became the supervising Minister for the Commission. That is another failed lie! For the avoidance of doubt, we have released for publication NDDC’s internal memos to show that the contracts were awarded in 2019, by which time Chief Akpabio has resumed duty as the supervising Minister. The document marked as “Hi” is a document which shows that the said contracts were awarded in 2019, some without budget cover and others, exceeding budget limits, and are “to be captured in 2020 budget”.

This is a practice every appropriation law forbids. In the document, it is suggested that these items be smuggled into the 2020 budget, meaning that the Commission did anticipatory spending. The document marked as “Hiii” shows that the contracts were paid for in the year 2020.

These are payments for; Maternal Delivery Kits at -N1,128,750,000.00, Cholera Vaccines at -N680,000,000.00, Lassa Fever Protective Kits at -N1,092,283,500.00 and Outstanding Science Equipment at -N292,764,832.50, all amounting to N4b (-N4,096,798,332.50) also shown in the document marked ‘Hvi’. These items were never supplied.

So the argument that the equipment was supplied and distributed before Chief Akpabio came in does not exonerate him from culpability. After all, he is the one touting a forensic audit whose job it is to unearth the wrong doings of contractors and staff of the Commission. We insist that no equipment was supplied. If the Commission did, the general public should have known. Chief Akpabio, through phoney contracts, collected the over N4b for materials that were not supplied.
1. N5.5B CONTRACT FOR COVID-19 SENSITIZATION: In a letter dated 6th April, 2020, this current IMC awarded a contract for the “Emergency Procurement of Specialized Medical Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) for Health Workers and Provision of Community based Sensitization Campaign Against the Spread of COVID-19 and other Communicable Diseases in the Nine States of the Niger Delta Region” at the sum of N5, 474,647,125.00. How was it possible to gather people in 2,775 communities in the Niger Delta region for sensitization 15 days into the lockdown? Is this not ridiculous? That is the callousness exhibited by the IMC. Hence, we have said, and are still saying that there has been no management in the history of the Commission that has been as corrupt as this IMC supervised by Chief Akpabio. We leave the reading public to decipher a guess as to the motive behind this contract. Remember, we are in a lockdown across the country and people are advised to stay at home. We are waiting in our homes to receive the contractor and his team for the sensitization exercise for which a whopping approximately N5.5b contract has been awarded. The document marked “M” is the contract award letter published for the public to see.




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Cc: Ishilove

Public opinion they says is what shapes government policies and programs. Hence, I beg to air my view as we progress in the prosperity government.

Covid-19 is no longer new to us despite the fact that we don’t have any victim now in Bayelsa state which is the handiwork of God. It is also notable to give accolades to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State for his proactive measures towards the control of the dreaded virus.

Nonetheless, Government is continuity and tenure is measured in addition to attendant challenges predominant in every adminstration with different appellation. The trust Bayelsans have in Sen. Douye Diri is divine and I know he will meet up with the expectations. The Slogan of the Douye Diri led Administration is “Prosperity” added to the Fact the 2020 State Appropriation bill which was Presented by his Excellency in the BYHA is christened “Consolidation for Prosperity 2020”.

His Excellency’s blueprint should be Youth Development and Agriculture because that’s the only thing that will keep us on our feet to tackle the dreaded virus and also to keep the Government going prosperously.

The Bayelsa State Government should gather a team of young farmers, agriculturists, aquaculture engineers, fish feed producers, fingerlings producers, broad stock rearers, farm managers etc. to work in our aquaculture village devoid of politic sentiment or segregation.

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Our 500 fish ponds in Bayelsa State Aquaculture village situated at Yenegwe which was built and Commissioned by our Former Contri-man Governor to engage Bayelsa State Youths was not actualized due to poor management. Hence, I’m calling on the Douye Diri Led Government to capitalize on our aquaculture village which can engage up 3000 Bayelsa State youths that will feed us and our neighboring states with fish as long as possible if properly managed.

The aquaculture village contains.

Due to the effects and control measures of the State and Nation at large most of our Youths have lost their job or retrenched by their employers, on that account, I know that if the above issue is being given due consideration we will have foods to bank on and also prevent our youths from going into crimes.

–500 fish ponds
–Hatchery
–Fish feed production factory
–Fish processing factory
–Warehouse etc.


Comr Atti J Moses

(Deputy DG Diri/Lawrence Youth Project)





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Lydia A. Gilbert

A brief background of Coronavirus exposes that the Human coronaviruses were discovered in the 1960s. The earliest ones studied were from human patients with the common cold, which were later named human coronavirus 229E and human coronavirus OC43. They were first imaged by Scottish Virologist, June Almeida at St. Thomas Hospital in London.

The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a highly transmittable and pathogenic viral infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which emerged in Wuhan, China and spread around the world.
Coronaviruses belong to the Coronaviridae family in the Nidovirales order. Corona represents crown-like spikes on the outer surface of the virus thus, it was named as a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are minute in size (65–125 nm in diameter) and contain a single-stranded RNA as a nucleic material.

Recently at the end of 2019, Wuhan an emerging business hub of China experienced an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that killed more than 1600 persons and infected over seventy thousand individuals within the first fifty days of the epidemic. This virus was reported to be a member of the B group of coronaviruses. The novel virus was named as Wuhan coronavirus or 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) by the Chinese researchers.

Nigeria as a Sovereign State has established some standards and control measures in the reaction to the invading virus. To augment the Efforts of the Federal Government, state Governments has also joined in providing stimulus packages, palliatives and controls measures to minimize the spread of the disease.

As at 11:50 PM Sunday, April 19 2020 there are 627 confirmed cases of Covid-19 with 170 discharge and 21 deaths and this cuts across different states in the federation with the exception of Bayelsa State and others.
Bayelsans have been encouraged to adhere to the standing orders given by the government to help prevent the novel coronavirus from gaining entrance into the state.

This call was made by the Deputy Director General, Diri Lawrence Youth project and a reputable Youth Development Advocate, Comrade Atti J. Moses saying that Senator Douye Diri policies, palliatives and stimulus packages in reaction to the dreaded Corona Virus is geared towards limiting the possibilities of Bayelsans contacting Covid-19. Hence, Bayelsans should adhere to these orders. Some of which are:
-No leaving or entry into the state when it is 7pm.
-No movement within the state from 7pm till 6am Curfew .
-Sales of only Essential Commodities in our markets.
-No gathering of People in the State above 20 persons.
-No Sunday mass, services or church programs in the state where people are to converge physically.
-The Institution of Task force at LGA levels to be headed by their chairpersons etc.
The above and others are control measures which are geared towards limiting the possibilities of Bayelsans and its residents from contacting the dreaded virus.

There is also the provision of stimulus Packages that include the distribution of food items and money to all the Wards in the State so as to reduce the negative economic impact of the virus, and palliative like the Corona virus Isolation Center in Niger Delta Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri etc.

Atti J. Moses further appreciated the State Government led by His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri and his Deputy Sen. Lawrence Ewrujiakpor in their swift response to the pandemic and also went ahead to commend individuals and Corporate organizations for reaching out to the state, communities and individuals in this trying times.

Obey government laws! Stay safe!! Avoid public places!!!
Together we will overcome
Comr. Atti J. Moses
(Deputy DG Diri Lawrence Youth Project/Youth Development Advocate)



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Lydia A. Gilbert

A former Bayelsa State governorship aspirant and a pastor at the Salvation Ministries Church, Pastor Keniebi Okoko has been reported dead.

Pastor Keniebi Okoko was reported dead yesterday, Tuesday, April 14 during a liposuction cosmetic surgery procedure to remove excess fat from his belly in a Lagos hospital.

The Bayelsa born billionaire died during a power outage in the hospital and it was reported that the back up generator developed fault and refused to start.

Pastor Keniebi Okoko before his unfortunate death was a Successful businessman, philanthropist and a major Financial Supporter of Salvation Ministries Church, Port Harcourt.



Lydia Gilbert

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Following the outbreak of the world most dreaded virus that spreads and kills at will originating from Wuhan in China. Many believes the world is coming to an end and its in the Bible including Nostradamus a French Astrologer Predictions in his book Less Prophetes , others thinks is political while for a few its a natural virus and a Pandemic, epidemic diseases like
Chikungunya
Cholera
Crimean-Congo, haemorrhagic fever
Ebola virus disease
Hendra virus infection
Influenza (pandemic seasonal, zoonotic)
Lassa fever
Marburg virus disease
Meningitis
MERS-CoV
Monkeypox
Nipah virus infection
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Plague
Rift Valley fever
SARS
Smallpox
Tularaemia
Yellow fever
Zika virus disease etc.

In every problem or demand in the world every state has a comparative advantage and the problem currently facing the world and has taken thousands of lives in less than a week calls for concern of all citizens of the world.

Its in the light of the Above that I suggest that Foreign investors,Solution seekers , the General Public and the Bayelsa State Government to capitalize on our natural potentials which is the Availability of Alcohol based trees in our immediate environment and mangroves with local distillers already in commercial production level without adulteration .

The Botanical names of some of these trees are Raphia,Cocus Nucifera they all belong to the Arecacea family which has a wide content of Alcohol producing liquids and this trees are in the tropical regions of Africa especially Bayelsa State.

There has being a wide acceptance of Alcohol as a preventive liquid in the control of the dreaded Corona Virus, and this has being recommended by many nations of the World, and I also think that the products of this particular tropical trees will not only be effective has sanitizers but also a treatment for the Disease if proper laboratory investigations are being carried out by scientists .

Therefore I am appealing to Global Solution Seekers, investors ,Individuals to Patronize the Locally Made Gin in Bayelsa State Nigeria and am also Calling on the State Government to look at that Direction and I bet you we will be remembered for our Contribution in the control and treatment of Corona Virus.

This will also serve as a Source of Employment to our people living in the rural communities.

Comr. Atti J Moses ( Youth Development Advocate )

Lydia A. Gilbert

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bayelsa State Chapter has sensitized students of Community Girls Secondary School Emeyal II on their rights as a girl child.
The Chairman of NAWOJ, Mrs Maria Olodi-Osumah gave the sensitization talk in commemoration of the International Women’s Day with the Theme “I am Generation Equality, Realizing Women’s Right” on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the school premises in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
Mrs. Olodi-Osumah who spoke at length on the importance of girl child education encouraged the students to always be steadfast in their schooling and strive to be the best in whatever they choose as a career in the future because not all girls have the opportunity to acquire education due to one restrain or the other.
The Chairman enlightened the students on their Child Right Act to be sheltered, clothed and fed, right to life, freedom of speech i.e they should be heard not just seen and the society has the responsibility of protecting these rights.
Speaking, the Vice Chairman of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Mrs. Grace Orumieyefah gave a talk on sex education, advised the students not to engage in sexual activities either willingly or pressured because they are considered as minors and could be at risk of contacting sexually transmitted diseases such as Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis and others.
She further advised them against abortion in case of pregnancy because they may loose their womb that instead, they should speak out when being molested.


Responding on behalf of the school and students, the Vice Principal, Mr. Johnson Ngozi said this was one of the best he had seen and called on other organizations to emulate NAWOJ to make the future brighter for the students.

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A student, Rejoice Francis said she had learned a lot about sex education and her rights as a girl child, she encouraged her friends not to engage in sexual activities.
The highpoint of the programme was the question and answer segment and the presentation of customized NAWOJ exercise books to all the students.
The programme continues on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Abundant Life Evangelical Mission along DSP Alamieyeseigha Way for a sensitive visit.