PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday directed oil marketers in the state against hoarding and raising the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol. Senator Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, warned that his administration will take stern measures against any filling station that flouted the directive.  He said the government had received reports that filling stations in the state capital had hiked the pump price of petrol above the usual price of between N193 and N250 per litre and now being sold at N500 per litre and above. Marketers in the state are said to have reacted to the pronouncement of President Bola Tinubu during his inauguration on Monday that the Federal Government subsidy on petrol “was gone.” The Presidency, however, issued a clarification statement on Tuesday that the removal of the subsidy was yet to take effect. The Bayelsa Governor said it was wicked for oil marketers to swiftly see...

 Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, congratulates all state governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that took the oath of office on Monday, May 29. Governor Diri in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary. Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said a new chapter had been opened in the lives of the newly-sworn-in governors and in their individual states. The Bayelsa Governor wishes the seven new and three returning Governors of the party impactful tenures as they begin and continue their journey to transform their states. Democracy thrives when the process of choosing leaders is unhindered and is not manipulated. He urged people of these states, whose will was reflected in the election of their Governors, to continue to support them to succeed, noting that governance is about team work and that the people are at the centre of the process. “I congratulate my brother-Governors of the PDP that have joined our fold today, May 29." “History has been ...

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors' Forum, PDP-GF, on behalf of all the member Governors, congratulates all its re-elected Governors (H.E. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, H.E. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and H.E. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State); as well as its Governors-Elect (Pastor Umo Bassey Eno - Akwa Ibom State; Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori - Delta State; Barr. Peter Ndubusi Mbah - Enugu State; Barr. Caleb Mutfwang - Plateau State; Sir Ameopusenibo Siminalayi Fubara - Rivers State; Lt. Col. Agbu Kefas, Rtd. - Taraba State and Dr. Dauda Lawal - Zamfara State), on this memorable day, May 29, 2023, on their inauguration and swearing - in into office.   2.  The Forum is particularly grateful to God for the election and inauguration of very capable hands to pilot the ship of various PDP States at this time.   As they assume duties in the exalted office of Governor, it is our prayer that God will give them the wisdom, discernment, a...

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has formally presented handover notes of his eight years administration to the Governor-elect of the State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. Ortom was elected Governor in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2019. The Governor made the presentation at a brief ceremony on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at the old Banquet Hall of Benue Peoples House, Makurdi. He said handover notes, which are three volumes, contain sectoral briefs as well as briefs on all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the State Civil Service and briefs on the key programmes that were implemented by his administration "Your Excellency, although the handover notes I am signing with you today encapsulate the essentials of my administration’s eight years in office, I consider it pertinent to give highlights on income, expenditure, debt profile and pension within the timespan of my administration. "The total income that accrued to the State within the tenure of my ad...

  By Pauline Febabor The Prosperity Administration under the leadership of Senator Douye Diri has made commendable progress in different strata of governance in Bayelsa State. One of such noticeable areas is in the development of human capacity, which is a cardinal policy of his administration. Upon assuming office in February 14, 2020,  Governor Diri thought it wise that development of the state should be approached from two broad fronts - infrastructure development and human capacity development. Two years ago, the administration set out to create  empowerment programmes and develop new skills at various levels in order to build the financial capacity of young men and women willing to do business or expand their enterprises. The idea behind this lofty vision was to create a critical mass of Bayelsa entrepreneurs that would participate actively in the local economy, reduce unemployment as well as steer youths away from crime and violent activities. It is against this bac...

The role of Permanent secretary is crucial, as they are responsible for managing government ministries and ensuring that policies are implemented effectively.   Today, Friday, May 26th, 2023, Governor Ahmadu Umaru, today, Friday swore in 8 new permanent secretaries who were recently appointed in the Civil Service at the Banquet Hall in the Government House, Yola. During the ceremony, the Governor reminded the appointees of their new responsibilities and urged them to be honest, transparent, accountable, shun corruption, and steer the civil service push towards positive results. The Governor noted that his administration instituted an exam to select only the best permanent secretaries for effective service delivery. This move was a deliberate attempt to eliminate nepotism and parochial tendencies in the system, saying the government under his watch has been promoting civil servants based on their hard work. He congratulated the appointees for passing the rigorous exam process c...

#Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi of #Enugu State on Friday inaugurated the Enugu State Secretariat Annex, an iconic and befitting edifice on three floors with 27 offices and other ancillary facilities, located at Ede-Oballa, Nsukka Local Government Area.  Governor Ugwuanyi, who received accolades from the civil servants through the Head of Service, Mr. Ken Chukwuegbo and the host community, Ede-Oballa, through Chief Engr. Vita Abba and the traditional rulers of the four autonomous communities, for his vision, foresight and timely actualisation of the project, said that the operationalisation of the State Secretariat Annex has reduced the travel distance of staff of the state’s public service zonal offices who no longer need to travel to Enugu on a regular basis for the conduct of their activities The Governor added that the secretariat annex has also reduced cost, turnaround time and engendered efficiency in their operations. Enugu North zonal offices of some Ministries, Departments and...

…Swears-in new Permanent Secretary …Inaugurates Peace and Reconciliation Commission Governor Samuel Ortom has commissioned the headquarters of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, Benue Television and the remodelled Governor's office. The Governor performed the ceremonies separately on Friday, May 26th, 2023 at the Benue Peoples, Makurdi. The Governor in his remarks while commissioning the office complex of the State Community Volunteer Guards commended the state security outfit for working in line with rules of engagement in collaboration with conventional security agencies to secure the state. He reiterated his position that Nigeria was long overdue to have a State Police, stressing that whenever it comes to fruition, the State Community Volunteer Guards should be given the first right of refusal to join to strengthen the security of the State and country. At the Benue Television, Governor Ortom expressed delight over the achievements the corporation has recorded within a ...

…Set to commission first state government’s flyover bridge, remodelled Old Government Lodge, Nsukka Township Stadium, State Secretariat Annex, others, on Friday #Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi of #Enugu State, on Thursday, inaugurated the Enugu State Infectious Disease Hospital, formerly the Colliery Hospital, Enugu. The hospital was reconstructed and remodelled by Governor Ugwuanyi’s administration with construction of new buildings and facilities for isolation and treatment of patients with infectious diseases. This came as Governor Ugwuanyi is set to also inaugurate some other flagship projects of his administration on Friday to mark the successful end of his eight-year tenure on May 29.   The projects for inauguration include the first flyover bridge to be constructed by Enugu State Government, located at T-Junction, Nike Lake Road, Enugu; the 5,000-seat Township Stadium, Nsukka; the remodelled Old Government Lodge, GRA, Enugu with construction of an annex, a state-of-the-art ...

 Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated Team Nigeria that participated at the just-concluded African Senior, Junior and Cadet Wrestling Championships in Hammamet, Tunisia. Nigeria came tops at the tournament winning six gold and four silver medals in the senior category, two gold in the junior category and one gold in beach wrestling. The team also won three silver and two bronze medals in different categories as well as clinching the African senior female team title for an unprecedented 12th time.  Olympic silver medallist, Blessing Oborududu, won gold in the 68kg category to emerge 12-time African champion. Governor Diri in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, noted that the team, which had 10 young Bayelsa wrestlers, made the state and the country proud at the championships. He said their performance was a positive manifestation of his administration’s relentless investment in sports and youths of the state. Diri also s...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has disclosed that not fewer than 45 rural electrification projects were executed by his administration in different communities to boost socio-economic activities. Governor Ortom stated this Monday, May 22nd, 2023 while commissioning a rural electrification project in Kpengwa community, Kohov, Shangev-Ya in Kwande local government council. The Governor noted that milestones were achieved by his administration in rural development particularly in the provision of electricity to enhance economic activities and give the rural dwellers a new lease of life. He said he has directed his Commissioners from the respective communities to commission the projects before the exit of his administration in a few days. Governor Ortom said he would continue to execute his mandate for the people of the state until the expiration of his tenure. He added that the recruitment of more teachers was to fill up the existing vacancies and reinforce the teaching service in the...

... As Gov. Ugwuanyi gives assurances The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has sought the continued support of the Enugu State Government towards the actualisation of its mandate of providing decent and affordable housing for residents of the state and beyond. The FMBN acknowledged the unflinching support the state under the leadership of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has given to it in actualising its mandate in the last eight years.   The mortgage bank therefore stressed it would continue to count on the unwavering support and cooperation of the state government to enable it provide decent and affordable housing for all. Speaking when he led the leadership of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to pay a courtesy call on Governor Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, shortly after the inauguration of FMBN-I-Connect House Estate in Enugu, the Chairman, Board of Directors of the FMBN, Mr. Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi, stated that the Federal Mortgage Bank is working hard...

  . . .Say $12bn Required For Clean-Up In 12 Years ...Gov. Diri Pledges Support, Lauds Predecessor For Oil Commission Oil pollution in Bayelsa State was on the international focus on Tuesday as the report of the state’s Oil and Environmental Commission (BSOEC) was launched at the House of Lords in London. The 211-page report titled: “An Environmental Genocide: Counting the Human Cost of Oil in Bayelsa, Nigeria,” is a detailed documentation of the over 60 years of oil exploration and pollution in the state where oil was first discovered in commercial quantity in Nigeria by Shell. The BSOEC was established in March 2019 by the immediate past Senator Seriake Dickson administration. It had as chair a former Anglican Archbishop of York and member of the House of Lords, Dr. John Sentamu, alongside former president of Ghana, John Kufuor and another member of the House of Lords, Baroness Valerie Amos, as honorary commissioners. Baroness Amos, in her remarks, said the pollution of Bayelsa b...