ASUU STRIKE DEMORALIZES STUDENTS

Academic activities in the Niger Delta University, NDU Amassoma have come to a halt due to the recent ongoing nationwide strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. A student who prefers to be annonymous said that she blamed the Federal Government for the non compliance with the agreement reached with ASUU.

A member of ASUU Mr. Victor Boladei appealed to the federal government to honor the agreement reached by body parties to enable lecturers return to work as well as students. The Chairman, ASUU chapter, Comrade Beke Tuboukiye-Sese expressed sadness over Federal Government interests in the petroleum sector only rather than revamping the collapsed educational sector in the country.

He called the federal government to adequately fund the educational sector in order to compete favorably with world class universities.  He therefore enjoined parents, students and the civil society organizations to prevail on the Federal Government to honor the agreement reached with ASUU.

CLOSING CEREMONY OF NYSC BATCH 'C' ORIENTATION COURSE

During the closing ceremony of the twenty-eleven batch ‘C’ orientation course for corps members deployed to the state in Kaiama, the head quarters of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local government area of the state, Governor Timipre Sylva gave the warning that employers of corps members that sabotage the aim of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC by rejecting corps members posted to them would be sanctioned by the appropriate authority.

Chief Timipre Sylva pledged government’s commitment in ensuring an improved education standard of the state, pointing out that, abundant talents in the NYSC scheme would be channeled to the education industry while majority of the corps members would be posted to rural schools

The Governor who was represented by the State Commissioner of Education, professor Tuemi Asuka said government has concluded plans to utilize the services of corps members who demonstrates expertise skills in agriculture to work closely with local farmers, so that they would benefit from the agricultural loan scheme.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Secretary to the State Government, Alabo Gideon Ekeuwei assured the corps members that the state government would soon embark on construction oof a new orientation camp.

Earlier, the state coordinator of the NYSC, Mr. Abada Okpiroro had intimated the State Governor that the National Youth Service Scheme was established to respond to serious national problems which emanated after the thirty month civil war and expressed joy that the scheme has produced the desired result.

AN ANNUAL CHOIR COMPETITION TO THE GLORY OF GOD

An annual choir competition has been introduced to ensure that the youths are positively engaged. The programme is sponsored by the Robert Enogha Foundation, and aimed at fostering development spirits of the youths.

Represented by the Commissioner for Environment and host of the events, Chief Roberts Enogha, Governor Timipre Sylva stated this at the maiden edition of the programme held in Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa. The Governor Stated that the concert will be a yearly events in fulfillment of his dream to build a house of praise in the state .  

Chief Enogha commended the ten participating churches and panel of Judges as he prayed for peace and tranquility in the state. The organizer of the competition who is also the choir chaplain Venerable Ibaralanyo Theophilus, emphasized that the essence of the events was to sing praises to the glory of God.

He admonished Christians to always praise the Lord through songs and hymns and not to engage in drunkenness and other social vices. Earlier, Chairman of the occasion, Sir Gborienemi George had called for more of such programmes to glorify God through music and songs

Highlights of the event was a joint performance by a participating choirs titled “I ,II Sing to the Lord”, individual choir renditions and a special performance by the Bayelsa State Choir also known as King of Glory Chapel choir.

MRS ALAYINGI SYLVA CLOCKS FORTY TWO

As the wife of the Governor of Bayelsa State clocked forty two, women groups, youth bodies and organizations have felicitated with her. One of such groups is the “The Facebook Friends of Governor Sylva”.

In their message, they said her benevolent spirit and giant strides in the health of women and children in the state has ensured the well being of most Bayelsans through her NGO, Center for Gender Values and culture.

A statement on behalf of the Group by Mr. Frank Ebikefe, co-ordinator of the “Facebook Friends to Governor Sylva” listed some achievements of the first lady of Bayelsa State Mrs. Alayingi Sylva which includes, The Skill acquisition center at Igbogene, Provision of equipments to the disabled community, aids to the motherless babies home Opolo and Partnership with Xenon to provide mini-laptops.

They prayed God to continuously answer her supplication and give her more years.  

THANKS GIVING! THANKS GIVING! THANKS GIVING!

The Bayelsa State Government says it will always work with the clergy to place the state on a fast development pace.

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Werinipre Seibarugu, stated this during a thanks giving service organized by Chief Gods Power Okpoi on his elevation as Permanent Secretary at the Assemblies of God Church Ikibiri

Chief Seibarugu noted that the church plays a significant role in society and emphasized that without spiritual growth, society will be incomplete. He then charged the clergy to always pray for political leaders.

Chief Seibarugu was also decorated with an award of excellence by the celebrant Reverend Living Joshua.

SOUTHERN IJAW GETS A NEW ACTING L.G CHAIRMAN AND A NEW PARTY CHAIRMAN (PDP)

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Southern Ijaw Local Government in Bayelsa State, has notified the Presidency and State Executive Committee of the party on the resolution of the Legislative Arm concerning the elevation of the Vice Chairman, Mr. Felix Bonny-Ayah to the position of the Acting Chairman of the council.

The legislative arm of the council invoked the section forty five sub- section ‘two’ of the constitution due to the long absence of the council Chairman and his refusal to appear before a Seven – Man Disciplinary committee set up by the local chapter of the PDP.

The leadership of the party through a letter declared their support for the resolution taken by the Legislative arm of the council which includes the elevation of the Vice Chairman to Acting Chairman, the appointment of the Vice Chairman of the party, Anthony Ekpele as the new Chairman of the party in the Local Government.

The letter was signed by nine out of twelve committee members of the party, others who also endorsed the letter includes fifteen ward leaders in the council.

THE SECOND ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURE OF N U J

The second annual public lecture series and end of year activities of the Federated Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalist, Bayelsa State holds on Thursday. The lecture series which came into existence last year under the chairmanship of Mr. Kola Oredipe of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria is a way of contributing to the social-political development of the state.

The public lecture is schedule to take place at the NUJ conference hall by ten ‘0’ clock in the morning. The Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomole is to deliver the public lecture titled” Democracy and the Burden of Development”.

Governor Timipre Sylvais expected to be the special guest of honour while Commissioner of Information, Chief Nathan Egba-Ologo, is to be guest of honour as the Chairman state council of NUJ, Comrade Tarinyo Akono host the events. It urges all journalists and the public to attend.