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The State Chief Executive Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed appreciation to Traditional Rulers in the State for their role in ensuring the security of their domain, the development of youths, women, and the overall development of the State. Governor Wike stated this during the Public Lecture to Mark the 80th Birthday Celebration of King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, the Amayanabo and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom, at the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers Secretariat in Port Harcourt on Thursday, 28th April 2022.   Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo being received by the Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Amayanabo of Opobo Kingdom, HRM. King Dr. Dandeson Douglas Jaja, (Jeki V) during the 80th Birthday of his Majesty at the State Council Traditional Rulers’ Secretariat on the 28th April 2022. Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo (2nd Right) with the Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Am...

.. .as gov hosts Muslim faithful to iftar ...vows to address contending issues in TESCOM Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will continue to sustain the religious, ethnic harmony being enjoyed in the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor, who stated this while hosting Muslim faithful to Iftar at the Presidential Lodge of Oyo State  Goverment House, Agodi, Ibadan,  said that the state will not allow anyone creat religious disharmony between Muslims and Christians in the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as calling for citizens participation in government business adding that if anyone observes  mistakes of his government, he or she should call his attention to such mistake and it will be promptly looked into and corrected. Governor Makinde also pledged to the address contending issues raised by the Muslim Community about the management  of Teaching Service ...

...Ekpebu, An Icon, Legend, Says Diri  The first African graduate at the prestigious Harvard University in the United States of America, Amb. (Prof) Lawrence Baraebibai Ekpebu, was on Saturday interred at his hometown, Okoloba, Sabagreia in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The late Nigerian Ambassador to the Ivory Coast was given a state burial by the state government. Amb. Ekpebu, who died on January 2 this year at the age of  87, also attended Princeton University, another Ivy League institution in the U.S. The late accomplished scholar, diplomat, public administrator and intellectual colossus set an enviable academic record at Harvard yet to be broken more than 50 years after. Speaking during his funeral service at the Saint Paul’s Deanery, Okoloba, Governor Douye Diri described Ekpebu as a man of many parts, who distinguished himself as an African icon, legend, intellectual and a transgenerational elder statesman. A statement by his Chief Press Secr...

 . ..Says Bayelsa’s Collective Wellbeing His Driving Force Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has won the Most Impactful Governor of the Year Award at the 9th edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards held on Thursday in Yenagoa, the state capital. The Bayelsa governor also bagged the Media Pedestal Award for elevating the media profession in the state. Project Manager of the annual event, Victor Binawari, said Governor Diri deserved the awards for his visible development projects and for his ability to unite Bayelsans. Binawari also stated that the governor merited the Media Pedestal Award for making significant contributions to development of the media profession and promotion of media excellence in the state. In his remarks, Governor Diri expressed appreciation to the organisers for finding him worthy of the awards. Represented by his Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Ayibaina Duba, Governor Diri said what drives his administration’s policies and de...

Bauchi State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has said that he is eminently qualified, competent and vigorous to salvage his fatherland if given the opportunity.  Mohammed was speaking today shortly after being screened by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) committee at Legacy House, Maitama Abuja.  According to Mohammed who pledged to support the candidature of whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the PDP, as a democrat, he believes in the unity and progress of Nigeria adding that providing youths with business opportunities and addressing the hardship caused by poor leadership, remain his top priority.  Governor Bala appreciated the support from his fellow aspirants adding that the PDP will make Nigeria great again by working together with relevant stakeholders, hence, the need to ensure fairness in the exercise.

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has challenged the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, to list the achievements he has recorded since 1999 as governor, senator and minister.  Governor Ortom tasked Akume to specifically enumerate his projects as a two-term governor; his achievements as a three-time senator representing Benue North West Senatorial District, as well as the projects he has attracted to the state now that he is a minister for three years.  “This is someone who has benefited tremendously from the goodwill of Benue people who voted him for two terms as governor, three terms as senator, and now he is a minister representing the state. Sadly, all that our people have got in return from him are insults and baseless accusations”, the Governor stated.  Governor Ortom who threw the challenge in reaction to Senator Akume’s recent utterances against him at a function in Abuja, expressed disappointment in the former governo...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, handed over the defunct Edo College of Education, Ekiadolor to the Federal Government, imploring the government to rename the citadel of learning after the Executive Secretary of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) and one-time Commissioner for Education in old Bendel State, Chief Tayo Akpata. Obaseki handed over the institution to the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, reassuring that his administration will sustain investment in technical and vocational education in the state. The Governor said, “The only thing we ask for is that the school be named after one of our visionary commissioners for education, Tayo Akpata, who transformed our education landscape. "The name of this school needs to reflect one of our great heroes who helped us to transform education in Midwest states as at that time." "For us sir, we're hoping that you will make this school a school of excellence to train teachers in techn...

 .... Defending Champions Sqaures Up Against Medical University At Kick Off..... Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has praised youths for their massive involvement in sporting activities, and also winning laurels for the state, noting that sports remain a variable tool for engaging and shaping youths into having blissful careers. The Governor stated this while flagging off the distribution of football jerseys to the 206 participating teams at the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, and also announcing cash reward for the state's contingent at the just concluded first ever National Para Games, where the state came tops with 93 medals. Senator Diri who was amazed with the number of registered teams for the tournament, otherwise known as "The Prosperity Cup", urged the players to be focused on tourney, and not be caught in any form of misconduct or violence throughout the competition. Also presented were sets of hosts and balls to all participating teams. E...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has sworn in two new advisers.  They are Terver Akase, the immediate past Chief Press Secretary who had resigned in 2021 to contest in the 2023 governorship election and Andrew Kputu.  The Governor, at a ceremony in the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi, said the appointment of the new advisers became necessary to increase the number of those giving quality services to the state.  The Governor also said apart from the  policy of his administration to encourage and empower the youths, the duo merited the appointments having prepared themselves and shown the capacity to deliver.  He particularly expressed optimism that as a geologist, Kputu would deploy his wealth of experience to ensure that the state maximizes the benefit of having mineral resources, especially gold that has just been discovered in Kwande Local Government.  Governor Ortom enjoined the new Special Advisers to acquaint themselves and be guided by the policy docu...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has charged communities in the state to always be ready to protect government infrastructures in their domain.  The Governor gave the charge Thursday, April 28th, 2022 when a delegation from  Ugondo Mega Layout community in Makurdi paid him a courtesy visit at the Benue Peoples House.  The delegation compromised leaders from Ayihe, Tigi, Tse-Shigh and Tse-Kwembe that make up the Mega Layout.  He said community leaders should ensure that criminals are not allowed to vandalise facilities provided for them by mobilising enough security to protect them.  The Governor who lamented that an electricity transformer which government had provided for the community was vandalized by hoodlums said communities need to take responsibility of government infrastructure provided for them.  While appreciating the delegation from the Ugondo Community for recognizing the minimum efforts his administration has made in uplifting their living s...

...Presents Jerseys To  Prosperity Cup Teams Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has given cash rewards to the victorious state team to the recent para games. Bayelsa State emerged champions of the first National Para Games held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja with a total of 93 medals. A breakdown shows that the team won 31 gold, 30 silver and 32 bronze medals at the championship. Speaking after the state's weekly jogging exercise at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Thursday morning, the governor thanked members of the team for making the state proud. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, disclosed that gold medalists were rewarded with N300,000, silver medalists N200,000 while bronze winners got N150,000.  Coaches in the different categories also got similar amounts while participants that did not win medals were given N50,000 each. Governor Diri urged the team to continue practising in order to maintain its winning tempo. He thank...

Foremost Presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the party to aggregate its acts and move towards coming up with a presidential candidate that Nigerians will buy into and elect during the 2023 election. And, according to him, he foots the bill of the modest list of what is required to lead the country. Tambuwal made the appeal and submitted his capabilities Wednesday evening when he had an interactive meeting with a Forum of former Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the platform of the PDP at Asokoro, Abuja. “What is key for PDP is a candidate that we can all work to sale together and win this election, not where the person is coming from,” the Governor of Sokoto told the former leaders of the country. Explaining that his quest for the topmost job in the country is driven by altruism, patriotism and unity of the nation, he said “it is nothing personal. It is all about our country.” Burnishing his tripodal cr...

   … as state eyes $750m ease of doing business fund The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state is blessed with arable land, a good transit network and a talented youth population, which positions it as one of the best states for investment by American companies seeking to invest in the country. The governor made the submission during an investment summit in Abuja hosted by the American Business Council (ABC) in collaboration with the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO) with support from the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and SVC. The summit, which was moderated by Partner and Chief Economist, PwC Nigeria, Andrew Nevin, had in attendance ambassadors and representatives of multilateral institutions, including the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Food Foundation, Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC), the African...