PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

 …appeals for sustained prayer by clerics Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, declared that his administration will not relent until it achieves its set goals as itemized in the Roadmap for Sustainable Development of Oyo State, 2023-2027. The Governor, while speaking at the special thanksgiving organized in his honour and to celebrate the 89th birthday of his Aunt, Chief Mrs. Victoria Modupe Alo (Mama Akure), reassured the people of Oyo State of his dedication to its growth and development.  The thanksgiving which was witnessed by members of the Makinde and Omorege families as well as top government officials was held at the Rehoboth Cathedral, Victory International Church, Complex, Oluyole, Ibadan. The Governor called on religious leaders and residents of the state to continue to pray for his administration, saying that people in government need divine wisdom to navigate through the treacherous and slippery political terrain. Accordimg to him, his administration was...

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) and Governor of Sokoto State, HE Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal CON and all the PDP Governors, heartily celebrate their colleague, HE Dr. Samuel Ortom on this special day, as he turns 62 years. 2.   With humility, we offer all gratitude to the Almighty God for his life, the immeasurable grace upon him, and God's protection through life's journey. 3. He has achieved developmental strides in Benue State in various areas including education at all levels, healthcare provision and infrastructural renewal, road infrastructure and maintenance, agriculture and agro-based processing, skill acquisition for youths and women empowerment, power development and water provision, establishing a conducive environment for investors, among others. 4.  We gladly join the people of Benue, home and abroad, in prayers to the Almighty Father to grant him more blessings for the good works he has delivered in the line of servi...

The Rivers State Government has reiterated its commitment at transforming tertiary education in the State. The State Chief Executive, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, stated this during the 41st Convocation Ceremony of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt on Saturday 22nd April, 2023. Represented by his Deputy, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Governor Wike said: “Our efforts and investments have culminated in providing a conducive environment, including infrastructure, improved conditions of service and industrial peace for all our Universities to provide quality education to all students.” Rivers State Deputy Governor & Senator-Elect, Rivers West Senatorial District, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo (Middle) with the Acting Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku (Left), and the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom (Right), during the 41st Convocation Ceremony of the Institution at the Rumuolume...

 ...Offers Employment To Wife, Scholarship For Children  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday night, visited the family of a slain Bayelsa youth, Douglas Joseph, to commiserate with them over last Wednesday’s ugly incident that led to his death. The young Douglas, a native of Epie from Yenizue-Epie community in Yenagoa, the state capital, was reportedly stabbed by a commercial tricycle rider following disagreement over transport fare.  The Governor, who led top government functionaries to the deceased’s family residence at the Kpansia area of the state capital, brought some succour to the family as he offered immediate employment in the state civil service to wife of the late Douglas. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Saturday, quoted the Governor as also announcing scholarship for the deceased’s three children, saying the state government would take over their education up to university level. He equally directed the Commis...

  …congratulates Muslim faithful on completion of Ramadan Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Friday, stated that his administration has laid a very solid foundation for governments that would come after him, adding that his successors will ride on the initiatives of his administration to achieve better things for the state. The Governor, while receiving the State Executive Council members and other Muslim members of his administration led by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Bayo Lawal, congratulated Muslims for the completion of the Ramadan fast. The Governor said that all the achievements attained by his government were the collective efforts of the cabinet. He maintained that the people that will come after him will do more and surpass his achievements because he has been laying a solid foundation for the future. He said that there are lots of talents among the Christian and Muslim faithful whom he said will take the state to greater heights. He  expressed the hope...

 ...urges them to sustain prayers for the state and its leaders Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has congratulated  the Muslim Ummah on the completion of Ramadan fast which ultimately heralds the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, calling on them to sustain prayers for the state and its leaders. The Governor, who also congratulated Muslims from across the world  for the dawn of another Eid-il-fitr, prayed that the Almighty Allah would accept their worship and keep them all alive and healthy to witness many more. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Governor Makinde as saying that though the Ramadan season is over, Muslim faithful must continue to practise the lessons that the Holy Month taught us all by remaining pious and close to Allah and denying themselves in total submission to His will. The Governor equally called on residents of the state to continue to live together harmoniously, while urging them to remain relentless in their ...

 Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, felicitates with Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on the Eid-el-Fitri celebration.  Governor Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, said the end of the month-long fasting and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri is a period to reflect on the lessons of sacrifice, tolerance and love that the feast epitomises. He noted that as one of the key pillars of Islam, fasting during Ramadan was important for developing the virtues of self-abnegation and tolerance in every Muslim. While felicitating with adherents of the Islamic faith, he said: “I urge them to continue to pray for the peace, progress and prosperity of Bayelsa State and Nigeria". “My administration will not detract from the ennobling principles of love, harmony and religious tolerance regardless of any resident’s legitimate belief or ethnicity."  “We are committed to promoting peaceful co-existence between and among adherents ...