Tag: Bayelsa Government

  • Bayelsa State joins the world to mark AIDS Day

      By Our correspondent Every 1st of December is set aside to mark the World AIDS Day. It is a day to remember those who died from AIDS related illnesses and to offer support to those living with HIV.   Here in Bayelsa state, several activities were put together by the Bayelsa State Agency for…

  • Oil producing Communities lament years of neglect due to exploration

    By Our Correspondent Some oil producing communities in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state have staged a protest over the hardship being experienced by the people due to many years of oil exploration activities. Residents of the Olugbobiri Kingdom and ten other Communities are expressing anger against the government and the multinational oil…

  • Hon Seriake Dickson Unveils Ofurumapepe Cup

    By Our Correspondent In the spirit of continuity, Senator Representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson has officially unveiled the Henry Seriake Dickson Football Tournament, Ofurumapepe Cup revelling that the tournament is aimed at youth empowerment and grassroot development. Addressing Journalist in Abuja at the unveiling on Friday, Hon Dickson insisted that this…

  • BYSACA Gets NACA Outstanding Award

    The Bayelsa State Agency for the Control of AIDS, BYSACA has received an award in recognition of its outstanding performance to institutional systems strengthening and growth of the Bayelsa State HIV response.   Permanent Secretary, BYSACA, Dr Oluwatoyin Azebi who received the award during the NACA South-South Zonal Office ceremony held in Port Harcourt the…

  • Bayelsa Govt pledges to upgrade health facilities, others

    The Bayelsa state government on Wednesday restated its commitment towards upgrading facilities at the Diete-Koki Memorial Hospital, Opolo and other health institutions to improve healthcare delivery in the state. The state Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the promise during his visit to hospitals, prisons and charitable organisations to celebrate his birthday with less privileged…