NIGER DELTA COALITION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE, DECLARES HON. WARIBUGO SYLVA AS THE MOST PRUDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE YEAR, 2012

WARIBUGO SYLVA

  

(by saint mienpamo)

The spokesman of the Coalition Comrade Theophilus Ebikenye said a team of 3 persons traveled round the Headquarters of all Eight LGAs of Bayelsa State and interacted with people on the performance of their LGA Chairmen. Four main parameters were used to assess the performance of the eight Chairmen. These Parameters include:
1. Consultation of people in decision-making.

2. Projects that touch the lives of people at the Grassroots and commitment to spread democracy dividends.

3. Job completion rate, and
4. Prudence in the expenditure of resources
The group noted that the Nembe Local Government Chairman started his tenure by assessing the NEEDS of the people. He then began to tackle priority projects in the communities. The elderly were given food and cash gifts, this was followed by the 2 by 2 strategy that touched the lives of almost all communities. He also passed very critical bills into law to boost the IGR of the LGA and promoted peace by investing in security – the climax was the launch of the “OPERATION NO VIOLENCE” Ebikenye said, Hon. Waribugo Sylva, more than any other Chairman has procured more boats for marine transport. His two-by-two program has enabled him spread social amenities to all villages & Communities of the LGA, while his human capacity building program is the best in the State. He is the first Chairman that embarked on a project of naming roads and Streets in Nembe, as his commitment to partner with traditional institutions is superlative. He was the first Chairman to key into the Transparency Initiative Programme of the Dickson Administration by declaring how much money accrued to the LGA and the expenditure of the Council.
Ebikenye went on to outline some of the projects Hon. Waribugo initiated and completed.
1. Furnishing of Chairman’s quarters in Nembe Bassambiri. This was awarded on September 16th, 2011 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.

2. Furnishing of Chairman’s lodge in Nembe Bassambiri. This was awarded on September 16th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.

3. Furnishing of Vice Chairman’s resident in Nembe Ogbolomabiri. This was awarded on July, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.

4. Constructions of pier latrine in Sikaka polo, Igbobele polo, Kabilema, Obioku , Agrisaba, Agada, Ben Ama. This was awarded on July, 2011 through Young Mondero Venture, and the job is 100% completed.


5. Constructions of pier latrine in Tombi, Abgudubu polo, Amasara polo, Sabatoru, Akaku Ama, Iwokiri on June, 2011.This was awarded on July, 2011 through Inowei Global Enterprise, and the job is 100% completed.

6. Rental and furnishing of Nembe LGA liaison Office in Yenagoa.

7. Renovation of Magistrate Qtrs in Nembe Ogbolomabiri. This was awarded on August, 8th 2011 through Agpet Global Resources ltd, and the job is 100% completed.

8. Street Naming in Nembe Ogbolomabiri. This was awarded on August, 8th 2011 through Odiete Nig ltd, and the job is 100% completed.

9. Purchasing of speed boats Council HQ through Epenal Boat builders. This was awarded on August, 8th 2011 and the job is 100% completed.
10. Fumigation of Governor’s lodge in Nembe Ogbolomabiri through 3-Tira Erewo Nig ltd. This was awarded on August, 8th 2011 and the job is 100% completed
11. Purchasing of Official car for Council use council HQ by Dana Motors ltd. This was awarded on August, 8th 2011 and the job is 100% completed
12. Office furniture for Secretary, DAGS and Council Secretariats in Council HQ. This was awarded on August, 8th 2011 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
Ebikenye concluded “ The Coalition is indeed pleased with Hon. Waribugo Sylva – who for us is a model Chairman in the Niger Delta”

HON WARIBOGU SYLVA, THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF NEMBE LGA, USING THE SAME FERRY BOAT WITH SCHOOL CHILDREN WHICH HE PROVIDE FOR THEM AS THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF NEMBE LGA, HON WARIBUGO SYLVA ON INSPECTION OF GAS EXPLOSION IN NEMBE CREEK

DREDGING OF NEMBE BASSAMBIRI

NEW MEDIA IN CONTEMPORATY TIMES

COMRADE JULIUS TRUST BOKURU

ARTICLE (1) By comrade julius trust bokuru
Nothing has defined our transition into the 21st century more than what new media has. Taking the last decade in retrospect one might not note very much evident changes except of course the emergence of new media. Back then, major news corporations were mostly government owned, they churned out volumns upon volumns of screened articles on newspapers which very often did not meet the demands of the teeming populace. Only a priviledged few had the grace to create and disseminate information. For that, news became scarce and relatively unreliable, thus, providing shelters for political and social excesses.
It is fair to say that had new media emerged earliar, a good deal of the dictators that featured all through the last century would have been ousted soon after their inconsistencies earned publicity. Our Mobutu's, Idi Amins, Kenyatta's, apartheid regimes etc. Wouldn't have lingered with the goblet of power as they did.
New media is the greatest gift man has armed democracy with. Little wonder communist and autocratic regimes vehemently reviewed and banned social media detecting it as an enhancer of free speech. The importance of new media in contemporary times can never be over emphasized. Images are effectively created and effectivel tarnished with alarming ease. President Jonathan who first declared his intent to run for the presidency of Nigeria on facebook in less than a week became one of the most 'liked' presidents on social media, second only to president Barack Obama of the United states. Social media was the wheels by which the campaigns of Goodluck Jonathan and Henry Dickson for president and governor respectively glided into record victories, courtesy of Dr John Idumange's social media crusades
Another very notoriously fascinating example of the rising might of new media was the Arab spring which in many respects is still ongoing. It all started in Tunisia when a certain Bouazisi struck a match and placed it on his fuel-taken body, incinerating both himself and his shattered dreams, an act inspired his insensitive government. The fires from Bouazisi's body illuminated the arab world through the near infinite channels of new media
New media has been more than a setback for corruption, it has imposed the process of transparency on so many governments around the world. As seen in 2011 general elections, new media played a very crucial role in the conduction of one of the fairest elections of our time
It has increased awareness among citizens. The former ignoramuses of politics can now say a thing or two about latest political events. It has made it possible to share experience and knowledge of tools used around the world and explore possibility of adaptation partaining good governance such as performance assesment, budget tracking, policy driven discourse, civic engagements etc.
It is imperative to note that new media has come to stay and it will forever be a tool of good governance provided that governments, corporations, individuals harness its potentials to the fullest extent.

EFCC ARRESTS EX-GOVERNOR SYLVA'S ASSOCIATES

Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva vs EFCC

By: DAVE ASEI NEW MEDIA AGENT in Abuja,
 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday morning carried out a raid at the Abuja residence of two close associates of the former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva - his brother in law, Richie Imoh Tommy and bosom friend, Asogwa Kelvin.
 

THE NEW MEDIA TEAM learnt that the commission raided the houses in Maitama area of Abuja as part of the ongoing investigation of the former governor who is also standing trial at an Abuja court.
 

Asogwa followed Sylva to Bayelsa where it is believed they did a number of deals together.
Among the items recovered in the house of Asogwa were foreign currencies and documents relating to some of the companies the EFCC is investigating.
 

While in Tommy’s house, personal files of Sylva, as well asinternational passport of Sylva’s children and C of O of a number of properties in proxy names were recovered.
EFCC Spokesman Wilson Uwujaren who confirmed the raid and items recovered to THE NEW MEDIA TEAM said that the two men were still undergoing interrogation as at press time yesterday and may be charged to court after investigation.
 

Uwujaren said that all items recovered from the homes where documented and signed before they were taken away to the commission’s head office.

SYLVA IS IN A FRESH TROUBLE AS THE EFCC ALSO FUND COCAIN IN HIS WIFES OFFICE AND ALSO ARRESTED ALL OCCUPANTS;  MORE NEWS WILL COME IN A SHORT WHILE

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO "SAINT" FAROUK

BY: SAINT MIENPAMO


The Gospel According To "Saint" Farouk
1) And it came to pass after these things, on the first day of the first month of the twelfth year after the second millennium, that king Jona son of Bele announced to the people saying; there is no money left in the royal treasury, and the future of the kingdom is in great danger.

2) Therefore, a measure of oil shall no longer sell for three scores of silver and seven, but shall now be seven scores of silver and one. But the people grumbled aloud, and said unto another, what shall it profit our king to gain all these oil money and lose his throne?

3) For it is appointed unto him to reign but once, and after this prison, for many are the atrocities which he has committed.

4) So they said unto the king, eat thou thy food in peace in the palace, and surround thou thyself with thine women, only touch not our oil price and do thy people no harm.

5) But the king would not listen, and said unto himself, I know my people, they shall only grumble for a while and soon they shall forget.

6) But the people would not forget, for the burden was too much for them to bear, and they said; now unto him that is able to increase the price of oil exceeding abundantly above all that his people can bear or think, according to the greed which worketh in him;

7) Unto him be curses in the streets by the masses throughout all ages, protests without end.

8) So they took to the streets and gave the land no peace, and there was no going out or coming in throughout the kingdom for two weeks, and the king feared greatly and said to himself, surely these people shall overturn me if I answer them not.

9) So he called the head of the labourers unto the palace, and gave him bags of gold, that they might turn off the wrath of the people against the king.

10) So the king assembled the people and said unto them; a measure of oil shall no longer be seven scores of silver and one, but shall now be four scores of silver, one dozen and one, to this your leaders have agreed. Praise me now therefore for I am a benevolent king.

11) And after all these, the Loudspeaker of the House of People said, let us inquire into the king’s claim that there be no money in the royal treasury. So they appointed Farcrook, son of Lawal.

12) And said unto him, gather ye now all the oil sellers, that we may know who stole from the kingdom. This did him with diligence, and came back with his report saying

13) Thieves abound in the land, and so have the oil sellers stole from the people, and gave them not oil, this they did with the help of Aliyaro the king’s mistress; and the amount he mentioned was unheard of in the land.

14) When the people heard this, they were dismayed, and sorrow gripped their hearts.

15) But the oil sellers went in unto the king in his chamber, and said; rememberest thou O king that the what we stole did we made available to thy campaign, and by thus did we make you king.
16) If thou deliver us unto the people that they may punish us, we will hold not our tongue to tell the people that thou art one of us.

17) And they said unto him, how else shall we destroy the message
if not to destroy the messenger? Let us therefore implicate Farcrook the son of Lawal in this matter.

18) So they sent a certain rich man from the West by the name Otedollar, and he took Farcrook into his house and gave him some money, that he may alter the report which he had set before the people.

19) And it was that Otedollar went before an assembly of the people and said unto them, trust ye this man who said we stole from the treasury? Surely he is one of us, for he came unto me in the middle of the night, and he left with his pockets full of money.

20) And the people where amazed, and their hearts bled, for Farcrook was a man in whom they had to their trust.

21) So Farcrook arose, and said; Otedollar is my briber, I did not request. He maketh me to sit down in his Maitama house; he leadeth me beside the chilled champagne.

22) He exploited me greed; he leadeth me in the paths of marked dollars for subsidy’s sake.

23) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of EFCC, I will fear no arrest: for bribes are with me; my loots and my kickbacks they comfort me.

24) Thou preparest the dollars before me, in the presence of the SSS: thou anointest my mouth with wine; my pocket runneth over.

25) Surely the shame and reproach shall follow me all the days of my life, but I will dwell in the house of PDP forever and ever.

26) And the people wept, but there was no one to console them.

BRIEF PROFILE OF LAWAL AFRICAS FROM OGBIA KINGDOM

Photography,art,culture,tourism and entertainment.Life is Beautiful

BY: SAINT MIENPAMO

 Lawal Africas, hails from Ogbia kingdom, Bayelsa State. Born in Lagos, he grew up under the close guidance of his father, a famous photographer and proprietor of Studio De Best, University of Lagos. A graduate of University of Portharcourt,River State and Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, he developed a keen interest in photography at an early age of ten. He has thenceforth pursued an indepth passion in art, culture, tourism and entertainment.
His love for art and culture has taken him across the globe where he has promoted and exhibited his works in several exhibitions. Using photography as a medium, he worked in an exchange programme with the Ministry of Education, Poland in conjunction with AIESEC in promoting African culture. This project led him into teaching in over Twenty High Schools on Entrepreneurship and Cultural Education.
As a student leader, he was the coordinator of Amnesty International, the largest human rights organization in the world. (University of Portharcourt group, 2000-2002).Presently he is a volunteered member of the Ijaw Monitoring Group where he promotes and coordinates special projects, social media and international matters. He is also the Treasurer, “Friends of the Museum” Bayelsa state Museums and Monuments and a member, committee on Ken Saro-wiwa Candlelight vigil and Educational awareness campaign, Niger-Delta Restoration of Hope/USA
He is also the founder of the Ogbia Development Joint Force, a subgroup of the Ogbia Development Joint Foundation (ODJF). An NGO structured to empower Ogbia Indigenes through education and information dissemination through various workshops and skill acquisition programmes, re-orientation trainings, entrepreneurship development trainings and micro loans project schemes.
With his indepth knowledge in photography, art, culture, nature, tourism and, entertainment, he is instrumental in the on-going development of Holis Botanical Garden and Resort; an Eco-tourism resort in Epe, Lagos state. He is a well known Pan Africanist, Humanists and Grass Root Activist. He works earnestly to portray the beauty of the African cultural heritage by advocating the use of natural and botanical medicine for healthy living, promoting cultural interaction, art and photography.

Veronique,Lawal Africas of the Ogbia Development Joint Force,Mr Ibrahim,Aunt Yeni Kuti of the New Afrikan Shrine in the special Diplomatic Birthday Party of Veronique.

NEMBE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN - WARIBUGO SYLVA COMMENDED BY NDIG ON SECURITY VOTE

DIVISION POLICE HEADQUARTERS OF NEMBE BASSAMBIRI BULID BY THE CHAIRMAN

 BY: saint mienpamo


The NIGER DELTA INTEGRITY GROUP commends the Executive Chairman of Nembe Local Government Council Hon. Waribugo Sylva for investing massively in security. We reckon that this is one of the cardinal principles of the RESTORATION AGENDA. NDIG believes that the relative peace of lives and property enjoyed by the people of the area is the result of his laudable initiatives. Some of these initiatives include:

1. Building a befitting Police Station for the LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
2. SETTING up OPERATION KITIKITIYEMIEKUMA - OPERATION NO VIOLENCE"
3. PROCURING SPEEDBOATS FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS TO KEEP THE PEACE
4. Reorientation of the Youths in the LGA on the use of dialogue and other peaceful means of resolving conflicts
5 Faithfully paying the allowances of law enforcement agencies in the LGA.

THE PEACE ENJOYED BY THE PEOPLE OF NELGA IS THE RESULT OF THESE LAUDABLE INITIATIVES.

CONGRATULATION, MR. CHAIRMAN. MAY GOD STRENGTHEN YOU TO DELIVER DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS.

DIVISION POLICE HEADQUARTERS OF NEMBE BASSAMBIRI BULID BY THE CHAIRMAN

SECURITY MEN ON GUIDE, GOING ROUD ALL THE CREEKS IN NEMBE LGA TO FLUSH OUT SEA PIRATES

New Media as a Tool for Promoting Good Governance in Bayelsa State” BY IBITURU PEPPLE

BNMT OFFICIAL LOGO

 

BAYELSA NEW MEDIA TEAM INAUGURATION: "

As part of the activities to mark the inauguration of the BAYELSA NEW MEDIA TEAM ON THE 23rd, June, 2012, a Lecture titled "“The New Media as a Tool for Promoting Good Governance in Bayelsa State” will be delivered by Mr. Ibituru Pepple – Coordinator of International Institute of Journalism, Port Harcourt.

The Lecture will examine the features, dynamics and tools of the New Media. How the BAYELSA NEW MEDIA TEAM will be organized and well-positioned to project the policies, plans and programs with a view to promoting GOOD GOVERNANCE will constitute the subject of rigorous analysis in this Lecture.

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR: HIS EXCELLENCY, HON. SERIAKE DICKSON, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE

CHIEF HOST: HON. MARKSON FEFEGHA, COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION, BYS

ORGANIZER: IDUMANGE JOHN -- SSA ON RESEARCH & SOCIAL MEDIA

$3 Million Bribery Scandal: Farouk Lawan To Spend Weekend In Detention

Rep Farouk Lawan walking into the police station yesterday in Abuja

by: bayelsa new media team
Farouk Lawan, the embattled Nigerian lawmaker who led an investigation into the fraud-ridden fuel subsidy program only to fall prey to charges of demanding and accepting bribes from targets of his probe, is to spend the weekend at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
A police source told our correspondent that the police have refused to allow the suspended legislator to go home “because of his refusal to surrender the $620,000 bribe he collected Femi Otedola.”
Mr. Lawan’s lawyer, Israel Olorundare (SAN), was still with him at the police headquarters at the time of filing this report. His other lawyer, Sam Ologunorisa (SAN), confirmed the refusal of the police to release him.
Mr. Ologunorisa said it was unfortunate that the police were using the opportunity of the weekend to detain his client, adding that, were it not for the week, Mr. Lawan would have headed to the court to enforce his fundamental human rights.
“The police are using the opportunity of the weekend to detain him illegally. We will meet in court on Monday if they refuse to release him before then,” he said.
The lawyer frowned at the decision of Nigeria’s police to detain his client, wondering why the same police failed to detain Mr. Otedola, the oil magnate who reportedly gave the legislator more than $600,000 in bribes.

SOME STRIDES OF HON. WARIBUGO SYLVA

PIX here shows dozzens of youths Hon. Waribugo Sylva sent to PTI and UNIPORT to learn underwater welding and other related skills.

BY; SAINT MIENPAMO

The Executive Chairman of Nembe LGA has delivered on his promises of Infrastructural Development. He has also invested massively in marine transportation and by adopting the TWO-BY-TWO paradigm, touched all villages and Communities in Nembe Local Government.

This is not a shopping list but projects embarked upon by the Hon. Waribugo Sylva
1. Renovation of Intermediate Staff Qrts in Ogbolomabiri. This was awarded on August, 8th 2011 through direct labour and the job is 80% ,work in progress

2. Renovation of Intermediate Staff Qrts in Bassambiri. This was awarded on August, 8th 2011 through direct labour and the job is 80% ,work in progress

3. Construction of 100 units of chairs for Secondary School in Ologoama. This was awarded on December, 2011 through direct labour (2-2) and the job is 100% completed.

4. Purchasing of ferry Boats for School children in Emina Ama. This was awarded on December, 2011 through direct labour (2-2) and the job is 100% completed.

5. Purchasing of water pump and rehabilitation of Ologoama water Scheme in Ologoama. This was awarded on December, 2011 through direct labour (2-2) and the job is 100% completed.

6. Construction of Obioku Community Town Hall in Obioku. This was awarded on December, 2011 through direct labour (2-2) and the job is 100% completed.

7. Construction of Concrete walkway in Otumama. This was awarded on February, 2012 through direct labour (2-2) and the job is 100% completed.

8. Constructions of pier latrine in Ikensi. This was awarded on February, 2012 through direct labour (2-2) and the job is 100% completed.

9. Support for Chief Lionel Jonathan Omo Fishing Terminal---Waiting for Cash Donation

10. Construction of Landing Jetty in Eminama. This was awarded on May, 2012 through Pigatin and the job is 100% completed.

NEMBE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS WORKING!

HON. WARIBUGO'S TWO-BY-TWO RURAL DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM IS FIRST OF ITS KIND:

BY", SAINT MIENPAMO



Since assumption of office, there were mounting complaints in the rural areas of Nembe Local Government that they have not felt the impact of government. Given the lean resources at the disposal of Council, the Chairman Hon. Waribugo Sylva evolved a new paradigm of community development which he christened TWO-BY-TWO
By this paradigm, a cash of Two Million Naira is made available to two communities to embark on very pressing development projects such as renovation of Healthcare Centres, sinking of boreholes, clearing of inter-community roads etc.
The TWO-BY-TWO development paradigm has created massive development impact in the rural communities. Hon. Waribugo Sylva is reputed to be the first LGA Chairman in Nigeria that has successfully implemented the innovation successfully.
IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT, HON. WARIBUGO SYLVA IS NUMERO UNO IN BAYELSA STATE

HON. WARIBUGO SYLVA AND EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP

HON. WARIBUGO SYLVA

BY SAINT MIENPAMO
By any standard the Executive Chairman of Nembe Local Government Council, Hon. Waribugo Sylva is rated as the best in Bayelsa State. Three Non-Governmental Organizations in the Niger Delta conducted a survey and the results placed him above other Chairmen in five basic leadership dimensions namely:
Human Relations and Information sharing with the people
Innovativeness in terms of meeting the needs of the people
High level of project initiation and completion rate
Efficiency in using meager resources to achieve optimal results, and
Acceptability by the people
PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Here, the three NGO’s identified some of the infrastructural development projects embarked upon by the Chairman in the year 2010 when he assumed office.
1. Renovation of water (pipes/minor reticulation in Nembe Bassambiri. This was awarded on June 17th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
2. Purchasing of 35 HP pump in Nembe Ogbolomabiri. This was awarded on June 17th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
3. Pulling out of damaged pump, serving of bore hole and painting of water tank in Nembe Bassambiri. This was awarded on June 17th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
4. Purchasing of generators for communities (Youth) in Nembe Bassambiri. This was awarded on June 17th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
5. Purchasing of generators for communities (Youth) in Nembe Ogbolomabiri. This was awarded on June 17th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
6. Purchasing of laptops and printers (5 sets) at the Council Secretariat. This was awarded on June 17th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
7. Clearing of Otatubu Road prior to Mr. President’s visit in Otatubu/ Ogopiri. This awarded on September 8th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
8. Renovation of pier latrine in Nembe Ogbolomabiri. This was awarded on September 8th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
9. Renovation of pier latrine in Nembe Bassambiri. This was awarded on September 8th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
10. Renovation and remodeling of Divisional police Headquarter building in Nembe Bassambiri. This was awarded on September 16th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed
11. Painting of Igopiri Bridge in Igopiri. This was awarded on August 16th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
12. Renovation of JTF basses and provision of sand bags and mattresses in both sides. This was awarded on June 17th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
13. Renovation of Chairman’s lodge in Nembe Bassambiri. This was awarded on September 16th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
14. Renovation of Chairman’s lodge in Nembe Ogbolomabiri. This was awarded on September 16th, 2010 through direct labour and the job is 100% completed.
These Projects are by no means exhaustive. Watch out for Part two and three
NEMBE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA HAS NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD.

HON. WARIBUGO SYLVA HAS PROCURED SPEEDBOATS TO EASE MARINE TRANSPORTATION IN NEMBE LGA

PROFILE OF P.Z. AGINIGHANA A GENIUS

BY:SAINT MIENPAMO

Power Ziakede Aginighan: Prince of the N'Delta

Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success;

leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against

the right wall. - Stephen R. Covey


Introduction

The world over, transparency and accountability are two principal components of public service, When these cardinal elements are missing, society suffers stagnation or in a worse case scenario, suffer retrogression. That is why states with high transparency indices represent first world countries. The United States, Russia Great Britain, France, Germany, Japan among other developed countries represents the progressive bloc. These states have over the years evolved a sophisticated techno-political system where merit overrides every other interest in the management of the common wealth. Today, accountability and transparency index is the yardstick used to measure the democratic credentials of developing countries.

Nigeria has been widely criticized for its poor transparency record. There is general mistrust about public office holders in Nigeria because of the scandalous and unedifying antecedents of many individuals who often face corruption charges after leaving office.

These trends seem to be undermining the credibility of the few exemplary individuals who have maintained sufficient moral rectitude in discharging their public responsibilities.

While we crave for the missing link in the Nigerian leadership, there in need to look inwards for individuals with unquestionable character and historical profile. Therefore PZ Aginighan posses the pedigree and charisma to run a higher office that requires high moral, transparency and accountability standards, the time has come for "a prophet to be recognized in hometown".

Brief Biography of P.Z.Aginighan

Pastor Power Ziakede Aginighan was born on January 9, 1959 at Ezebri Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, PZ, as he is fondly called by his admirers had his early education at Local Authority Primary School, Oge-Eze (1965 - 1970), Saint Vincent's College, Okwagbe (1971 - 1972) and Government College, Bomadi (1973 - 1975) where he doubled as the best essayist and best Mathematics student in his final year, a rare feat by any student.

After a stint as an auxiliary Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Integrated Science teacher in then Sagbama Creek Grammar School, Toru Ebeni, and later in his alma-mater, Government College, Bomadi, Aginighan proceeded to University (then college) of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt in 1977 where he bagged the Higher National Diploma in Accountancy in 1981. he also holds the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy as well as a Masters in Business Administration from the same University. He is an associate member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, (ANAN) as well as Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).

Aginighan started his public service career shortly after completing his National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and assignment in the old Anambra State in August 1982 with his appointment as Accountant II at the College of Education, Warri, from where he rose to the position of Principle Accountant. He later joined the Oil Mineral Producing Area Development Commission, OMPADEC, as Assistant Director of Finance and Accounts in April 1993, a position he held until 2001 when he was absorbed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. He was later promoted to the position of Deputy Director, Finance and Supply in March 2003. He was appointed Ag. Executive Director, Finance and Administration, NDDC on the 28 th of May 2007.

From his college days through the undergraduate years to his public service life, Aginighan has held various leadership positions in several professional, academic, literary and community rights associations including secretary, press club and the Literary/Debating Society of Government College Bomadi in 1974/75, General Secretary of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology Students' Union Government, 1979/80, General Secretary of the Association of Accountancy Students and Public Relations Officer of the Students Literary Movement, RSUST, Secretary of Constitutional Conference of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) held at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology in April 1980.

In recognition of his selfless contributions to the growth of Students' Unionism in Nigeria, he was conferred with Life Membership of the Students Union of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology in 1984 by the Students Union Parliament. At the College of Education, Warri where served from 1982 to 1993, Aginighan was popularly elected President of the Senior Staff Association as well as representative of the Congregation in the College Governing Council. He also served as National Public Relations Officer, Rivers State University of Science and Technology Alumni Association and representative of the Alumni Association in the University 8 th Governing Council.

Aginighan has also paid his dues in the struggle for better living conditions for the Niger Delta people. He served in various leadership positions in various organizations committed to improving the quality of life of the peoples of Niger Delta and Nigeria in general. He was Director-General of the Ijaw Youths Action League (1980-1983), Secretary of the Ijaw Community Warri (1985-1991), Secretary Delta Ijaw Consultative Committee headed by the Late Chief F.H.E. Brisibe, AIG rtd OFR, moderator of the AII-Ijaw National Convention held at Patani on the 23 rd November, 1991 presided over by Chief F.H.E. Brisibe, OFR with Chief Dr. Harold Dappa Biriye and Chief George Albert Weikezi in attendance, appointed Secretary of the Professor C.A. Dime-led Ijaw National Coordinating Committee (INCC) which mid-wifed the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and served as the 1 st Secretary of the Ijaw National Congress. He also served in various peace panels under leaders like Chief Dr. EK Clark, OFR, Senator Amatari Zuofa and Dr. Gabriel Okara.

Service to humanity

Perhaps, Aginighan's most valuable contribution to the development of the Niger Delta is his selfless commitment to peace brokering and building enduring bridges of friendship amongst the diverse ethnic nationalities of the Niger Delta and Nigeria. He was the Moderator of the cease fire peace conference by the Warri Ijaw/Itsekiri Grassroots Peace Front held at Warri Club under the auspices of the Joint Military Task Force in June 2004 which marked the formal end of the seven years of hostilities between the Ijaw and the Itsekiri of Warri. He initiated the peace process that led to the end of the bloody conflict between Ogodobri in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State and Ekeremor in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State in August 2003 by affecting the return of captives of war from Ogodobri to Ekeremor.

In recognition of his role in the quest for peace in the Niger Delta region, Aginighan who plunged into the rough waters of Delta State Governorship race on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 2004 to 2006 was honoured with several titles by traditional rulers of various kingdoms in the Niger Delta.

Amongst them are the Adjerese of Ogor kingdom (meaning intervener and problem solver), the Oruese R'Ovie (the blesser of the king) of Ughelli Kingdom, the Ebi-Agura (the good star) of Obotebe Kingdom, the izon Ebimomawei (the source of hope) of Ogulagha kingdom and the Aduaten (the strong pillar) of Seimbiri Kingdom to mention just a few. He has also received several awards of excellence from various youths, women, non-governmental and community based organizations for his contributions in the service of humanity.

Some of the awards include: Media Commendation Award as the Most Outstanding Friend of the Masses by Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), the most Accessible Public Office Holder in the Niger Delta by National Association of Niger Delta Students (NANDS), African ICON of Our Generation Award by the International Institute of Comparative Leadership for Africans and blacks in Diaspora, Niger Delta Man of the Year 2008 and Niger Delta Peace Ambassador Award, Youth Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation and Youth Federation for World Peace and Award of Excellence for Dedication and Selfless Service to the Niger Delta by Nigeria Union of Journalists, Award of Excellence by the South-South Youth Leaders Forum for outstanding contributions towards the advancement and development of the Niger Delta, Distinguished Service Award by Isoko Development Union (IDU) and Prestigious Leadership Award by the Students Union Government, University of Benin in recognition of contributions to nation building and youth development, 2005.

Aginighan who authored two instructional materials to assist students in the mastery of Mathematics during his days as an Accountant/Lecturer at the College of Education, Warri also has to his credit a number of articles in various national dailies commenting on socio-economic and political developments in the Niger Delta and Nigeria. To a very large spectrum of youths in the Niger Delta and Nigeria, he is a cooling personality and a role model. The wide acceptance of this orator, activist and humanitarian in the Niger Delta knows no ethnic boundaries.

As a public sector finance manager, Aginighan represented the defunct OMPADEC as a member of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) from November 1996 March, 1999. Aginighan who has received very wide exposure locally and internationally participated in the prestigious Top Executives Leadership Course at the Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom and the Executive Briefing Session at the International Civil Service Commission of the United Nations at New York, United States of America.

A noteworthy personality in this context is Elder, Power Ziakede Aghinighan. PZ's life as a public sector finance manager has been widely applauded in the Niger Delta and overseas. The above assertion could be justified by the numerous meritorious awards he has received from various organizations; among which includes: Media Commendation Award as the Most Outstanding Friend of the Masses by Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), the Most Accessible Public Office Holder in the Niger Delta by National Association of Niger Delta Students (NANDS), African ICON of Our Generation Award by the International Institute of Comparative Leadership for Africans and Blacks in Diaspora, Niger Delta Man of the Year 2008 and Niger Delta peace Ambassador Award, Youth Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation and Youth Federation for World Peace and Award of Excellence for Dedication and Selfless Service to the Niger Delta by Nigeria Union of Journalists, Award of Excellence by the South-South Youth Leaders Forum for outstanding contributions towards the advancement and development of the Niger Delta-to mention but a few, however the above accolades represents years of dedicated and accountable service to Niger Deltans, Nigerians and humanity as a whole.

In October, 2010, he was awarded the fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria, ICEN. The award was conferred on him against the background of his dexterity in the management of men, money and materials in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. He is credited to have re-organized the Directorate of Finance and instituted a transparent due process regime in the Agency. He is still on duty as the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the NDDC.

Aginighan, an ordained servant of God, a Pastor in The Apostolic Church Nigeria and happily married to Amerikaere for upwards of twenty-five years is blessed with four boys and three girls.

From November 1996-March, 1999 P.Z. Aginighan represented the defunct OMPADEC as a member of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). He has received very wide exposure locally and internationally; i.e he participated in the prestigious Top Executives Leadership Course at the Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom and the Executive Briefing Session at the International Civil Service Commission of the United Nations at New York, United States of America.

Key Achievements in NDDC

He is an associate member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) as well as Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).

1. P.Z Aginighan belongs to the school of thought that the vehement the vehement advocacy for job creation for youths. The need to create sustainable opportunities for youths who have posed a a grave and growing danger to the Ijaw people in the light of unfolding realities that Ijaw nation is witnessing today.


Here him"The oil multinational corporations (MNCs), have not been able support our people with the kind of opportunities that we need to leave productive lives. They dish out a few jobs, build a few low quality cottage clinics, hand out a few improperly constructed classroom blocks and scream out about how much they have contributed to local communities. If you compare this with what they do in their areas of operations in the western world, you would have no other option than to hate them for ludicrous double standards even when we provide them with crude oil obtained without need for expensive enhanced recovery methods. Pastor P.Z Aginighan said further on NDDC and Int't development Agencies.

On employment generation in the Niger Delta, Aginighan said "There is now popular agreement that NDDC should partner with international development groups to create a World Class Vocational Training Center with satellite campuses in all states in the Niger Delta. The mandate to establish these centers should be placed on the Niger Delta Development Commission within the remits of a Development Solidarity Initiative wherein NDDC with partner with all oil companies operating in the Niger Delta with the guidance of the United Nations International Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training UNEVOC . This is not all. Appropriate processes must also be put in place to ensure that ALL graduate and products of this training center will be absorbed into multinational companies and other outlets where learned skills will be put to good use to enable graduates win good jobs and earn good income. The social purpose value of this initiative can never be underestimated.


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2. He was appointed Ag. Executive Director (Finance and Administration),NDDC on the 28th of May 2007. Pastor P.Z. Aginighan changed the perception of people about the NDDC and its relationship with the States. Before he became MD of the Commission, there was a suffocating competition between the NDDC and the State. Most of the States saw the NDDC as a parallel government, and this wrong perception stifled initiatives and synergy. Today, the understanding and cooperation between the Commission and the States redound to his efforts in forging that robust sense of collaboration forged under his administration.

3. At the first South-South Economic Summit held in Calabar, Aginighan, though Acting Managing Director of the NDDC openly accused the Federal Government of short-changing the Commission in terms of funding. The Acting MD specifically, accused the National Assembly of under-appropriating the NDDC. This position was highly publicized in most national papers. Most people envisaged that there would be a fractious relationship between the NDDC and the NASS, but because of his understanding of the challenges facing the Region, and the dexterity with which he handles the affairs of the Commission, a Senator described him as ' the institutional memory of the Commission". It was this voice of reason that prompted the litigation of the Traditional Rulers of Oil Mineral Producing Commission, TROMPCOM, against the Federal Government for under-funding the NDDC.

4. He is a man who believes that when a man is exposed to leadership, the most critical thing is how the role incumbent uses his powers. As Acting MD of NDDC, he kept very low profile. The fact that he lived in the same apartment he has been occupying in NDDC quarters since his OMPADEC days attest to his humility and robust sense of service to the people. This is the low profile he keeps up till date.

5. In his 111 days, P.Z.Aginighan had repositioned the Commission by redeploying people according to their specialism. By this singular act, NDDC started to operate a new organogram through his exhibition of political will and foresight, while at the same time no allowing power to influence critical management decisions. This initiative instilled discipline, high ethical standards and engendered higher productivity behavior of workers.

Conclusion:

In all ramifications, "Odudu" is a good manager and leadership. A good manager is a man who isn't worried about his own career but rather the careers of those who work for him. He has motivated his workers and fought against injustice at any level. "The difference between management and administration (which is what the bureaucrats used to do exclusively) is the difference between choice and rigidity."In the words of Paul Hawken "Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them" P.Z. meet both criteria hence he is both a manager and a leader. He saw the onerous challenges facing NDDC and provided very constructive solutions such that everyone in the Commission echoes his nick name a mantra that opens doors.

His track record is inundated with accountability and selfless services. PZ Aginighan is a great personality and role model to a very large spectrum of Nigerian youths because of his ever-ready-to-assist disposition. Aginighan has distinguished himself as a man among men due to his profound transparency and accountability profile, there is no doubt that he will deliver efficiently and effectively whenever he is mandated with any position of higher leadership.

He is a leadership generously endowed with astuteness and robust acumen. It is not surprising that most Niger Deltans see P.Z. Aginighan as a man destined to occupy a political space at the Ministerial level, which will serve as a launching pad for his ultimate political ambition of serving his people at the higher level. He is indeed an indefatigable prince of the Niger Delta, with immense followership. Even nature will attest to the fact that P.Z. is a personification of humanity, humility and service to mankind.


NIGER DELTA INTEGRITY GROUP

Voted as one of the 10 most Distinguished Leaders and Managers in the Niger DeltaRegion

BAYELSA STATE GOVT, PRESENTS N6BILLION NAIRA CHEQUES FOR ROAD PROJECTS

BY: saint mienpamo 1:43am  14-06-2012
Bayelsa State Government has presented cheques totaling six billion naira to three contractors to kick-off the process of completing the Central Senatorial Road Project as well as other major roads and bridges in the state.

Governor Seriake Dickson, who made the presentation to representatives of Julius Berger Plc, Setraco Nigeria Limited and Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Yenagoa, said the presentation of the cheques to the companies was a sign of commitment and partnership for the development and prosperity of the state.

Governor Dickson commended the companies, particularly Julius Berger for mobilizing to site, describing them as a reliable and dependable ally in the restoration project.

He urged them to redouble the pace of work in the various projects they will be contracted to undertake in the state. In the same vein, the Governor expressed confidence and trust in the ability of Setraco Nigeria Limited to deliver on time noting that the presentation will enable them complete the Toru-Ebeni Bridge as well as the construction of 1 km stretch of road.

Commenting on CCECC, Governor Dickson noted that it was their first time of handling any road construction in the state and called on them to justify the confidence reposed in them by doing a good job.

Responding, the companies in their separate remarks expressed confidence in their ability to also execute the projects satisfactorily and on time.

They assured the Governor of their commitment to the terms of agreement in the contracts stating that they will not disappoint in the discharge of their duties.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Lawrence Erudjakpo said the presentation of the cheques to the contractors effectively kick-starts the much anticipated road projects in the state.

The breakdown of the amount shows that Julius Berger got N2 billion to continue the central senatorial road project from Yenagoa – Oporoma while Setraco received N2.5 billion to handle the Toru-Ebeni bridge as well as the construction of 1 km road and CCECC got N1.5 billon to begin work on the Etegwe – Tombia road project.

BAYELSA NEW MEDIA TEAM, INAUGURATION/INDUCTION - SLATED FOR JUNE 23RD 2012

BAYELSA NEW MEDIA TEAM

 GOVERNMENT OF BAYELSA STATE OF NIGERIA
Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research & Social Media Government House, P.M.B.01, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State - Nigeria

BAYELSA NEW MEDIA TEAM, INAUGURATION/INDUCTION - SLATED FOR JUNE 23RD 2012
SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT FOR FRIENDS, AND SUPPORTERS OF GOVERNOR HENRY SERIAKE DICKSON & HIS DEPUTY REAR ADMIRAL GBORIBIOGHA JOHN JONAH Rtd.
The office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research & Social Media hereby presents the second list of SOCIAL MEDIA CHAMPIONS who supported Governor Henry Seriake Dickson & his Deputy Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah rtd on the New Media before, during & after the Elections.
Some of the names that appear on the list may not necessarily be supporters of the present administration but they constitute an indispensable segment of the New Media community. Recognizing the fact that no democracy can thrive without opposition, we have considered that listening to those dissenting voices will enable government properly articulate policies and programmes to reduce the margin of errors. It was John Galbraith who said many years ago that “Politics is the art of choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable." In our candid opinion, those voices are necessary for the blossoming of good governance and participatory democracy.
(1 ) COMRADE TIMI OLOMU
(2) MS. AGBAVWE ELOHOR DAISY.
(3) MS. MANDY OGAN ALIZIGHA.
(4) MS. MATILDA OSAIN.
(5) MS. ANITA ANGAYE.
(6) MR. EBIWIZZY BRASSBOY CAMERON.
(7) MR SAMUEL DORGU.
(8) MR SUNDAY FEKURUMOH
(9) MR. LAWAL AFRICAS.
(10) MR. FORTUNE GODSSON ALFRED
(11) ORLANDO IGOLO.M
(12) GREG ODUMO. M
(13) EDEIN-OUT KING PAUL.M
(14) MS. MAUREEN OKILO
(15) AKPOS AKOWE. M
(16) KARINA MATTHEW. F
(17) SYDNEY KEKEBHA. F
(18) FLORENCE CARIE OWUNARI. F
(19) KEMEKEDOUMENE TIMIDI. F
(20) PATRICIA AGAMA. F
(21. AJOKO EBI
(22) OGUN MAUREEN
(23) DOLCY BENWARRI
(24) ONDOTIMI AWUSA ROBINSON
(25) SONIA ETIFA
(26) BRANDON TONYE-ESELEMO
(27) VICTOR ISEREKE
(28) FRED BRISIBE
(29) BASIL UJOBOLO
(30) SYLVANUS PEREBOTARI
(31) EBIASUODE GODFREY MAC K
(32) RUTH OGIDIKPE
(33) TARE BOUBAI
(34) TIMI EBIDIGHI
(35) DISERE PUPRE DIDI
(36) MR. KIMIEBI IMOMOTIMI EBIENFA
(37) GARRY STANLEY ENETIMI-EBIFIDE
(38) EREKAKE DANIEL
(39) CUSTOM EBIERE
(40) TOKONI OKIYEFA.
(41). PREYE LADEI
(42). MR. DOUBRA PEREZ EKRIKA
(43) MS. VICKY TIMIDI
(44) MR. ALEX BINWARE MUKORO
(45) MS. KARINA ALAGOA
(46) MR. DARLINGTON TIMIPA OTOBO
(47) MS. ESTHER RICHARDS
(48) MR. PRINCE MIKE YOUGH
(49) MR. KOLUBOWEI ZIPAMO
(50) MERIT DISEYE ANOMIETE
(51) COMRADE ROBINSON EREBI
(52) MS. MARY BRIGGS
(53) MS. JULIET TRUST
(54) MR. TARIBIO EDOGHOTU
(55) MR. MIKE BEKE
(56) MR. ALAGOA MORRIS
(57) MS. LORRAINE DONGHAGBEYI
(58) MR. MICHAEL AGUNOYIE
(59) MS ANNET DIEPREYE
(60) MR. MAYOMI ASUKU
(61) MR. ABRAHAM GOODHEAD
(62). MR. BARANAYE .B. JONAH
(63) MR. OGBOTITI PAYOLA PIUS
(64) MS. CATHERINE UMUKOROGHA
(65) MS. SOMINA HARRY
(66). DON AFORTUNADO IGBETA
(67). EREKAKE DANIEL
(68). KARINA MATTHEW
(69) MRS. HELEN BOB
(70) MR. OMUNGU PATRICK
(71) MR. OTONYE NELSON-EBIMIE
(72) MS. KARINA MATTHEW
(73) ALAFA INALA
(74) PATRICK TAMARA
(75) MR. IKADERINYO FUROMFATE
(76) MR. KUMO GEORGE
(77) MR. GABRIEL JONAH
(78) MR. MONDAY GAMAGE
(79) MR. TERRY THOMAS
(80) MR. THOMAS LIVINGSTONE
(81) MS. BIYE IMBASI
(82) MRS. OJOKO
(83) MR. INIFIE O. IDE
(84) IBIRIMO I. IBIRIMO
(85) MARK IDUMANGE
(86) MS. RUBY I. NYANANYO
(87) COMRADE UTAVIE JEREMIAH WELLINGTON
(88) INIEMIEPRE OGUARA OGUARA
(89) AKPOS AKOWEI
(90) MS. MERCY MIPEN MIPEN
(91) MS. JAMES GILLOWEI
(92) MR. IDIBIYE DAVID
(93) MR. KOLA RICHARD
(94) MR. JACKSON KODEN
(95) MR. GODDAY EBUTU
(96) MR. ETULAN DOUGLAS
(97) MR. SAMUEL OFONGO
(98) MR. BEREDUGO LIVINGSTONE
(99) MR. AYERITE TUGUNIMIBOFA
(100) MR. OMARIKENE BHIENAMI
(101) MR. AKUMODOGIYO OLU
(102) MR. GODSPOWER BENAKIEGHA
103) MAGREGOR EMMANUEL
(104) OGBOSUOMOTE EDOGHOTU
(105) MR. KUROYE GINAH
(106) AKPOS AKOWEI
(107) ABEKI INEYEKI
(108) MR.JACOB AROGO
(109) MISS. QUEENETH PERRY
(110) MR.BARAKUMO ODEDE
(111) MR. VIOLET JACKREECE
(112) MR. ROBINSON JACK
(113) MR. FEJIRO BAKPA
(114) DANISON VICTOR. M
(115) MR. JASPER AZUATALAM
(116) KENNETH ATHEKAME
(117) MR. IZIBE ITORO
(118) MR. MIEBI ALBERT
(119) MR. UGOCHUKWU JUNIOR NWUKE
(120) MR. UNION OYANDOGHA
(121) MS. FAITH PYT AGINDOTON
(122) EKIYOR MARTINS ODI
(123) MRS. ANITA B. BENAKIEGHA
(124) MR. AUSTIN BEBARA
(125) PRINCE ORAFRE AMAEGBE
(126) MR. OWEIBI GODSPOWER TARE
(127) MR. EBIMO DANIEL
(128) MRS. EBIYE WADIRI PUMODEI
(129). MR. PETER OSALUMEN AIGBOGUN
(130) MR. OSARETIN DESMOND EDUWU
(131) MR. MOSES AIKHOJIE
(132) SIR. TONYE OKIO KSM
(133 MR. JACKSON KANU
(134) MR. BEN EBI OLOLO
(135). HALLY IRUKA OBIKWELU
(136). MR. TAM OTIS ZUOKUMOR
(137). MR. OSOMUVELE SORGWE
(138). MR. DESMOND PERE ERE
(139). MR. KALI GWEGWE
(140) MRS. LILIAN C. PARKE
(141). PRINCE GIFT FEIZIGHA
(142). MR. MONDAY MACAULAY
(143) MR. ROBINSON AWUSE
(144) MR. ENIZE EZE TOMVIEW
(145) MR. GEORGE ADIONI SINCLAIR
(146) Ms. EBIPAMO OTOKOLO
(147) MS. ANNASSUODEI OWEIKA ABILI
(148) ELIZABETH WHITE
(149) NJIDEKA EURPHY EZURIKE
(150) JOHNNY JONATHAN

PLEASE NOTE:
THE AWARD & INDUCTION CEREMONY WILL TAKE ON SATURDAY 23RD OF JUNE 2012 IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE INAUGURATION, AN ELECTORAL COMMITTEE WILL BE SET UP TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE, (CCC) OF THE BAYELSA NEW MEDIA TEAM.
CONGRATULATIONS!

IDUMANGE John
SSA – RESEARCH & SOCIAL MEDIA
BAYELSA STATE
MAY 28TH, 2012

BRIBERY SCANDAL; REPS HOLD EMERGENCY SESSION FRIDAY

SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REP, NIGERIA

WRITTEN BY SAINT MIENPAMO

The House of Representatives is to hold an emergency session on Friday over the $3m cash-for-clearance scandal currently rocking the House.

Members have been asked to cut short their one week break and ensure attendance.

A terse statement signed by the Clerk, House of Representatives, Mr. M.A. Sani-Omolori and made available to reporters on We...dnesday announced the reconvening of an emergency session for Friday, June 15.

The special announcement titled: “Reconvening of the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives,” reads:

“This is to inform all Honourable members of the House of Representatives that the House would reconvene to hold a plenary session on Friday June 15, 2012 at 10am prompt. Honourable Members are advised to take note and attend promptly, please.”

This will be the second time the House would be going into an emergency session. The first time, ironically, was on January 8 when lawmakers cut short their end of year break in the wake of the removal of the fuel subsidy by the Federal Government and which eventually culminated in the setting up of the eight-man panel headed by Farouk Lawan which investigated the fuel subsidy regime.

Friday’s meeting may see the House suspending the Chairman of the ad- hoc panel over the scandal which many members say has brought the House into disrepute.

There has been palpable anger on the side of lawmakers who feel ridiculed by the unfolding bribe-for-clearance saga, with many asking that Lawan be made to answer for his actions.

GOVERNMENT OF BAYELSA STATE OF NIGERIA

GOVERNOR HENRY SERIAKE DICKSON

WRITTEN BY SAINT MIENPAMO


ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
 SECTIONS
1. Establishment of Compulsory Savings Account
 2. Compulsory Savings by State Government
 3. Use of funds by State Government
 4. Compulsory Savings by local Government Council
 5. Use of funds by Local Government Council
6. Special Funds Management Council
 7. Functions of the Council
 8. Secretary to the Council
 9. Tenure of Office
 10. Staff of the Council
11. Funds for the Council
 12. Signatories to the Council
 13. Savings
14. Allowances
 15. Interpretation
 16. Short Title and Commencement.

GOVERNMENT OF BAYELSA STATE OF NIGERIA
 BAYELSA STATE COMPULSORY SAVINGS LAW, 2012

A LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BAYELSA STATE COMPULSORY SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND OTHER MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH.
 ( )
 BE IT ENACTED by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly of Nigeria and by the Authority of same as follows:
Part 1
 1. There is hereby establishment the Bayelsa State Compulsory Savings Account ( herein after in this Law referred to as The Account) into which shall be paid such percentage of funds accruing to the State and Local Government Councils as may be prescribed under this Law.
 2. The Governor shall in every month cause to be paid into the Account, not less than five percent (5%) of the total income accruing to the State from all sources.
3. Funds from the Account shall only be expended on security, education, rural electrification, health and any other area, provided that such expenditure can only be made subject to the approval of 2/3 (two- thirds) of the members of the Assembly.

Part 2
 4. The Chairman or any person (s) in charge of the management of the affairs of a local Government Council in the State shall in every month cause to be paid into the Account, not less than five percent (5%) of the total income accruing to the local Government Council from all sources.
 5. Funds from a local Government Council shall only be expended on security, education, rural electrification, health and any other area, provided that such expenditure can only be made subject to the approval of 2/3 (Two- thirds) of the members of the Assembly.

Part 3
 6. (1) There is hereby established a Special Funds management Council.
 ( 2) The composition of the said special Funds management Council shall be as follows:
 i. The Chairman who shall be a person of unquestionable integrity with not less than 15 years relevant cognate experience in financial matters shall be appointed by the governor;
 ii. The commissioner in charge of Finance in Bayelsa State;
 iii. The Attorney- General and Commissioner of justice of Bayelsa State;
 iv. The Commissioner in charge of Budget and or Economic Planning in Bayelsa State;
 v. The Commissioner in charge of local Government;
 vi. Accountant-General of Bayelsa State;
 Vii A representative of the Association of local Governments of Nigeria, Bayelsa State Chapter (ALGON);
 Viii Two other Persons to be appointed by the Governor Bayelsa State provided that the person to be appointed in (1) and (viii) shall be subject to the confirmation or the Assembly.

7 The functions of the said Special Funds management Council shall be as follows:
 i. Investment of not more than sixty percent of the funds in the Account (s) in profit yielding ventures: provided the Council shall not invest funds from the said Accounts(s) without the approval of the Assembly.
 ii. Publishing an annual report of its activities including an account of the income and expenditure of the council.

8. (1) There shall be a Secretary to the Council who shall be appointed by the Governor from the public service.
 (2) The Secretary shall be the Chief Administrative officer of the Council responsible for the day-to-day running of the Council.
 (3) The Secretary shall not have voting rights in Council.
 9. The tenure of the officers referred to in Section 6(2) (i) & (viii) and section 8 above shall be three years, but may be re-appointed for another term of three years.
 10. The Council shall have such number of staff as may be determined by the council, such staff may be deployed to the council from the civil service.
 PART 4
 11. The funds for the management of the affairs of the Council shall consist of such monies that shall be provided by the State Government and appropriated by the Assembly in the Budget.
 12. The signatories to the said Account(s) shall be the Chairman, Accountant-General of Bayelsa State and Secretary of the Council: provided that the Accountant-General and any one of the other two signatories can sign instruments to withdraw approved funds from the said Accounts.
 13. The savings made by the State shall be put in a special account distinct from the savings made by the local Government Councils.
 14. (1 ) Any Person Appointed to The Special funds management Council as well as any person co-opted to the Council under this law not being the Chairman may be paid such allowances as the Council may with the approval of the Governor determine.
 (2) The Council may however pay to the Chairman such allowances and benefits out of the funds of the Council as the Council as the Council may with the approval of the Governor determine.

PART 5
 15. in this Law
 “Assembly” means Bayelsa State House of Assembly;
 “Council” means the Special Funds Management Council.

“Chairman” means the Chairman of the Special Funds Management Council.
 “Governor” means the Governor of Bayelsa State.
 “Local Government Council” means a Local Government Council in Bayelsa State.
 “State” means Bayelsa State of Nigeria.
 “State Government” means Bayelsa State Government.

16. This Law may be cited as the Bayelsa State Compulsory Saving Law, 2012 and shall come into force on...day of …2012.
This printed impression has been carefully compared by me with the Bill which has passed the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and found by me to a true and correctly printed copy of the said Jesus Will Returns

POWER ZIAKEDE AGIMIGHAN, A SILLENT ACHIVER IN IJAWLAND

written by: john idumange, edited by; BAYELSA NEW MEDIA TEAM

Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the NDDC is not appointed to serve narrow village or alma mater interest but the wider interest of the entire Niger Delta region as the custodian of the funds of the Commission. The Oronsaye Committee that was set up to examine the activities of the NDDC from 2007 to 2011 did not find any financial impropriety on the part of PZ. At a reception/thanksgiving service held in his honour at Warri on 18th November 2011 by the Izons of Delta State under the chairmanship of our National Leader, Chief Dr Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, Senator James Manager, Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta publicly declared that there was no indictment against PZ Aginighan in all the top management positions he held in the NDDC. This was widely reported.

One Perez Omun and His Barefaced Lies
The allegation made by Perez Omoun that ‘Ebi, Ayafeyai and Numutundeowei’ died while chasing water hyacinth job from PZ as Ag MD is one of the lies manufactured by Perez to present PZ in bad light before his people who have identified him as a worthy son. We challenge Perez to mention the towns his phantom water hyacinth contractors hail from. This allegation is reminiscent of a fake petition against PZ to the EFCC orchestrated by Perez Omoun in collaboration with a fake EFCC official while PZ was in office. It may interest members of the Forum to know that few days after Perez Omoun and the fake EFCC official visited PZ in a hospital bed in PH with the fake petition, his collaborator who also attempted to dupe former Bayelsa Deputy Governor Peremobowei Ebebi was arrested.

Pastor P.Z. Aginighan Is An Achiever
Pastor P.Z. Aginighan is an achiever in private and public life. A thousand lies manufactured by Perez Omoun against PZ cannot withstand the truth that PZ rendered patriotic service to Ijaw Nation while in the NDDC. PZ remains one of the most accessible Nigerians that have occupied public office. He was accessible to the high and low in the Niger Delta. PZ’s impact in NDDC can only be judged from various development projects embarked upon by the Commission in the Ijaw territory during his tenure. The 1st phase of the Bomadi-Tuomo-Tamigbe-Ojobo which linked Bomadi and Tuomo was commissioned when PZ was Ag EDFA. The 2nd phase of this road linking Tuomo and Tamigbe is in progress . Similarly, the 1st phase of the Gbaregolo-Gbekebor-Ogulagha Road which includes a major bridge across the Enekorogha Creek is also in progress. PZ as Ag MD/CEO made Emakalakala in Ogbia Local Government Area accessible within 5 days to make it possible for Chief Melford Okilo to buried . It is to the credit of PZ that the Agadagba Obon Arogbo Road project in Ondo State was awarded by the NDDC (although there were some hiccups in the take-off of the project}. What of the fast-tracking of completion of the major bridge across the Sagbama Creek at Bulou Orua in Bayelsa State. PZ fought for the inclusion of Udo-Ofunama-Ogbudugbudu-Ogbinbiri Road among the priority projects to be awarded by the NDDC to link Edo and Delta States.
PZ believes more in opening up the entire Ijaw land with a network of roads more than concentrating development in his own village or alma mater as that only satisfies Perez Omoun’s definition of a patriotic Izon man.
Conclusion

PZ has an image of a credible, modest, unassuming and forthright Nigerian. Only men of questionable character need image laundering. PZ certainly does not belong to this category of Nigerians. PZ is not lobbying anyone for any appointment in Nigeria. He has paid his dues and it is left for the President to either engage him for higher national service or leave him with his ecclesiastical duties in the vineyard of God.
In Izon land we respect our elders and leaders as this paves the way for our younger ones to respect us. But Perez has consistently used the INF to insult, malign and cast aspersion on the person of PZ by calling him several unprintable names even when the whole Izon Nation is full of appreciation for the services of this great patriot.