CHIEF ITONGHA COMMENDS DICKSON FOR ECUMENICAL CENTRE PROJECT-By Evans Tubonah

Chief (Hon.) Tons Fetepigi Itongha

At the ecumenical centre about to be commissioned are many dignitaries, infact, here you will meet with all calibre of people from political leaders to the clergy, traditional rulers, Parliamentarians past and present, Judiciary leaders, top civil servants community heads etc. 

And in the great gathering was sighted one gold fish by this medium,  in person of Chief (Hon.) Tons Fetepigi Itongha, a veteran journalist (Rtd) a former Honourable Member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, many years before Bayelsa was created, a man who had held various political positions and still counting commended the Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson for embarking on the ecumenical centre project. Hear him:

"I congratulate, His Excellency the Governor of Bayelsa State, Rt. Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson for this. This is a great legacy to the state.."

Chief Itongha observed that, the crowd he sighted in the ecumenical centre hall exceeded ten thousand capacity.

BAYELSA INFO.COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR UNITY AMONGST PUBLISHERS-By Evans Tubonah

Daniel Iworisp Markson
Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Information
Bayelsa State

In a bid to build a stronger and more rewarding media in the state, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso Markson had called on the Publishers of the state to be united so as to attract government attention, in her dream to support the indigenous press.
He stated this, while interacting with members of the Bayelsa Federated Newspaper Publishers Association (BAFENPA) in a meeting helt in his office at the State Secretariat Annex, in the State capital Yenagoa, 2 hours ago.
The Commissioner in his words of welcome said the meeting was convened by his office based on information that some of the federating associations had grievances and were playing discordant tones in the family of the publishers to pull out of being members of BAFENPA.
After listening to the views of Francis Dufugha, Publisher of Niger Delta Herald, Chief Otonye Evans Tubonah, Publisher Golden Pen Newspaper, Elder Union Oyadongha, Publisher Banner News and Ayebaitari Easterday, the Publisher of National Investigator and Chairman of the publishers body, BAFENPA,the Hon. Commissioner, Daniel Iworiso Markson  told the publishers that there was no need for disintegration, because it was more profitable for them to be together than to be fragmented.
He openly stated that the state government will not and cannot recognize any other publishers body than BAFENPA which the present administration for convenience in media partnership and  co-operation amalgamated.
The Commissioner who reminded the publishers of how he, Daniel Iworiso Markson played a key role in the vision of His Excellency the Governor of the State, to have the indigenous publishers under one umbrella and therefore cannot approve of any moves to fragmentation.
He urged the publishers to tolerate one another and forge ahead to a better tomorrow.
In his closing remarks, the Chairman of BAFENPA, Mr. Ayebaitari Easterday thanked the Hon. Commissioner for his fatherly advice, and assured that the publishers in the state will continue to support the programmes and policies of the Restoration Government.

BAYELSA INFO. COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR UNITY AMONGST PUBLISHERS-By Evans Tubing

CROCODILE SMILE 11, A WAR AGAINST CRIMINALITY, SABOTEURS-ARMY

• The Nigerian Government had looked at the most critical challenges that faced the nation in this democratic era of our existence, bothering on criminal activities, such as kidnapping, militancy, oil thievery, cultism, sea piracy, and armed robbery and hunkering. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Burutai on the 13th of October, 2017 in line with orders from Mr. President, Muhammadu Buhari to stem down all forms of criminality and acts of terrorism in the country; land and seas, rivers and creeks,  flagged off the "OPERATION CROCODILE SMILE 2" 
• It is a military affair aimed at building peace and to bring infrastructural development and economic prosperity across board and especially in the Niger Delta Region and the South South geo-political zone.
• Why use " Crocodile Smile" to name the operation you may ask? The answer is not farfetched, crocodiles are described as: One of the planets oldest living creatures thought to be around 200 million years old which means that crocodiles were around dinosaur times. Crocodiles exists in Africa, America, Asia, Australia etc. they exist in rivers, creeks, lakes in both fresh and salt water arears. And they feed on flesh foods; fish, animals, reptiles, whatever comes his way became a prey to the crocodile.
• According to geographical information, the crocodile don't turn back from chasing his prey. Hear this:  "...if you are being chased by a crocodile, the only chance of getting away is by outsmarting the crocodile.. run away from the crocodile diagonally down a hill... crocodiles have a very slow turning circle." 
• This means that the crocodile has the characteristic of minding it's own business, and living it's own life quietly, but not without curtailing the excesses of those who go beyond boundaries to disturb the peace of the environment of the crocodile in particular and the society in general. The fact that the crocodile smiles, is an indication that it's a friendly creature that believes in the rule of law.
• And that is exactly what the Nigerian Army had said about the "Operation Crocodile, Smile"  The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Enobong Udoh told the populace that: " Operation Crocodile Smile is not a show of force, but a confidence building patrol that seeks to reassure the people of ... the Niger Delta that the army is ready to work..."
• Speaking further on the astute position of the army to put a stop to criminality, the military officer said, in clear terms: "Our operation aims to reassure the public that we are ready to fight crimes like cultism, militancy and kidnapping
• Reports about the operations of the 'OCS' across the South South revealed that some remarkable achievements have been made, whereby suspected  kidnappers, cultists, oil thieves, and other gangs of criminals were reportedly arrested and handed over to appropriate government authorities for further investigations, while the innocent were set free.
• The army is said to be working  in collaboration  with other relevant security agencies like the Police, the Directorate of State Services, Nigeria Customs, Immigration, Nigerian Civil Defense and others, thus recording a rising profile of achievements with the "Operations Crocodile Smile."

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Navy had announced of begining riverine and sea operations soon in Bayelsa and Delta states, code named "Operation Octopus Grip" The Flag  Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Bello All-Hassan stated this at a press conference in Yenagoa assuring that through the exercise the creeks and riverine areas of the state will be safe for commuters and for economic prosperity.

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Chief Evans and friends photos at Opu Nembe

BAYELSA: INFO. COMMISSIONER ASSURES MEDIA OF BRIGHTER FUTURE

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY NIGERIA @ 57, BAYELSA 21

The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Esq. the Permanent Secretary, Dr. ( Barr)! Johnson Dagana, the Directors and entire Staff of the Ministry, felicitate either Mr. President and Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency  Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbanjo (GCON) and the amiable people of Nigeria on the occasion of the 2017 Independence day Celebration.
With great pleasure we also congratulate His Excellency the Contriman Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, the Deputy Governor Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (RTD) and the entire people of the state in commemoration of the 21st anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State.
In 21 years, the dot of infrastructural development has made more meaning only since the inception of the Restoration Government of Ofuruma Pepe, His Excellency Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson.
This administration has in
less than 5 years; Constructed and furnished the New Governor's/ Deputy Governor's Iconic Office Complex, Completed the state Archive, Completed the State Language School in addition to establishment of several  free Boarding Schools, Construction of world class diagnostic centre and a drug mart, Moved constitution of the 3 Senatorial Roads to 60% completion, Carried out 70% completion of the first International Cargo Airport, the magnificent Ecumenical Centre, Dualization of the Internal Roads and several others.
CONSTITUTION YOUR EXCELLENCY AND THE RESTORATION TEAM. HAPPY 21st YEARS ANNIVERSAR
Signed:
Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Esq.
Hon. Commissioner
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure


Dr.. (Barr.)Johnson Amaowei Dagana
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure