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The lawmaker representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr Tonye Isenah, on Thursday, emerged the Speaker of the state’s sixth Assembly. Isenah was nominated by Mrs Koku Ebiyel, representing Yenagoa Constituency 11, at the inaugural sitting of the Assembly. The new speaker had served as the chief whip of the House of Assembly and chairman of various committees. The nomination was seconded by Mr Meitama Obodor, Member representing Ogbia Constituency 1. The speaker, who is representing his constituency for the third term, was elected unopposed. During his inauguration, he pledged to work in harmony with the [...]

The Bayelsa State Physical Planning and Development Amendment Bill 2018 has been read a second time in the State Assembly. Opening debate on the bill, Leader of the House, Hon. Peter Pereotubo Akpe said the bill seeks to amend Section 91 of the original law to give the tribunal the jurisdiction to adjudicate on complaints or appeals concerning or arising from actions, decisions or activities of the Board or the Commissioner with respect to development permits approvals, rejection, revocation, alteration and land use. The tribunal’s jurisdiction according to Hon. Akpe shall also include the preparation of master or district plans, layouts, [...]

Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Konbowei Benson has attributed the success he achieved as Speaker to the positive input of the former Clerk of the House, Mr. Aaron Timiye and staff of the Assembly. Rt.Hon. Benson stated this during the end of year Thanksgiving/Send-forth of the retired former Clerk, Mr. Aaron Timiye organized by the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship International, Bayelsa State Chapter at the Assembly Complex, Yenagoa. The Speaker lauded the positive disposition of Mr. Aaron Timiye and other staff of the Assembly towards their duties, and especially for maintaining peace in the House. In their [...]

The Bayelsa State Polytechnic Amendment Bill 2018 has gone through second reading on the floor of the State Assembly. Moving the motion for the amendment, Leader of the House, Hon. Peter Pereotubo Akpe said that the bill seeks to transfer all assets and liabilities of the Government Technical College Aleibiri and the Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science to the new Bayelsa State Polytechnic at Aleibiri in Ekeremor Local Government Area. He further explained that all persons who were officers and members of the academic, administrative, technical and other staff of the Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science before [...]

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed the State Community Safety Corps Amendment Bill 2018. Moving the motion for its amendment, Leader of the House, Hon. Peter Pereotubo Akpe argued that the intent of the bill is to strengthen the security architecture of the state into a more coordinated system. Hon. Apke further stressed that the amendment bill will create an operational synergy among the various security outfits like the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the State security outfit, Operation Doo Akpo, Traditional Rulers Council and other local vigilante groups. Hon. Tonye Isenah, representing Kolokuma-Opokuma constituency I in [...]

  The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has unanimously approved the State Government 2019/2021 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper(FSP). The approval is sequel to a request for approval by the Governor of the State, Hon. Seriake Dickson. Moving a motion for the approval Leader of the House, Hon. Peter Akpe said that the approval of the MTEF document sought by the Governor, is in accordance with the existing Fiscal Responsibilty Law of 2009, which will effectively take care of such parameters of income inflow, expenditure and inflation for the next three years. Also speaking, Hon. Monday-Bubou Obolo called [...]

  The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed a four-point resolution calling on Governor Seriake Dickson to intervene, as the chief security officer of the state to stem the tide of impunity associated with incessant deployment and redeployment of Police Commissioners in the state. The resolution also called on the Inspector General of Police to suspend the alleged intention to disband the police security outfit Operation Doo-Akpo operating in the state. The resolution further called on Bayelsa State representatives in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to present these security concerns on both floors for deliberations. Furthermore, the [...]

Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei  Benson formally welcomed members back to the hallowed chamber from their six weeks recess and called on them to continue to give their utmost support to the Legislature and the Executive. Rt. Hon. Benson, commended the Governor for sustaining peace in the state, stressing that the peace being enjoyed in the state created the platform for members to positively impact on their various constituents. The Speaker also thanked members for putting in their best in the deliberation of bills and motions in the House, noting that posterity will judge them [...]

  The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed three bills after subjecting them to exhaustive deliberations both at the Committee levels, through public hearings and on the floor of the House. They are the Medical University Bill, Corporate Social responsibility Bill and the New Yenagoa City Development Agency bill 2018. The Speaker of the House, Mr. Konbowei Benson commended members for their painstaking efforts toward ensuring that the bills were well researched, debated and finally passed. Also at plenary, the House passed a two-point resolution rejecting the proposed Federal bill for the Regulatory Framework for the Water Sector in Nigeria [...]