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Gov Diri says Alamieyeseigha’s legacies abound in Bayelsa
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Monday said the late Chief Diepriye Alamieyeseigha’s name will continue to positively resonate six years after his demise.
Diri attributed the lasting impressions to the developmental projects the first civilian governor embarked on as governor of the state.
Diri stated this at the 6th memorial anniversary of the late politician at Amassoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.
He said as a visionary leader, one of the legacies of the late former governor was the establishment of the Niger Delta University (NDU), which has helped to bridge the manpower deficit in the state.
“He also stated that another major contribution of the late.” Governor General of the Ijaw Nation’ was his advocacy for resource control by oil producing states.
Diri called on the people of Bayelsa to celebrate their leaders and urged all to work together for the development of the state.
The governor noted that the politics of bitterness and division would only pull the state back.
“We came again to remember him on the six years that this man walked on earth. He saw, conquered and left us.
“Chief Alamieyeseigha contributed to the growth and development of Bayelsa. That is why we will continue to celebrate him as a government and as a people.
“Alamieyeseigha was a visionary leader. That was why he established NDU that now addresses the manpower development challenge of Bayelsa State.
“If you go to our ministries today and even the private sector, you will discover that most of the employees are products of NDU.
“He is no longer physically present but his works will continue to speak for him.” Diri sail.
The governor also thanked the member representing Southern Ijaw Constituency 1 in the House of Assembly, Felix Ayah, for honouring Chief Alamieyeseigha with a statue in Amassoma.
He appreciated Ayah’s personal and constituency developmental projects and advised other legislators to emulate him.
Earlier, Ayah explained that the statue was not a constituency project but his own contribution to honour the late hero and political icon.
Speaking on behalf of the family, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Akpoebidei Alamieyeseigha, thanked Diri for fulfilling his promise that the state would take over the planning of the annual memorial anniversary celebration of the late governor.
The high point of the celebration was the unveiling of the statue and laying of wreath at the tomb of the deceased by Diri. (NAN)
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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