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- APC planned protest.  I am told of a planned protest by my party and i must express my disapproval. Reports reaching me is that the planned protest is actually a plot to cause instability and unrest in the state. The recent activities of my party supporters in the state reveals that the intentions of these young people is not to have a peaceful protest but an opportunity to revenge, destroy houses and properties belonging to members of the other party in the state, disrupt business activities, loot stores and shops, harass their owners and all those going about their lawful businesses, interrupt school activities and shot down every means of transportation in and out of the state. They have purposed to go to any length to distort the peace Bayelsans have enjoyed since the inauguration of Senator Douye Diri and his deputy. Though a member of APC Bayelsa, I  must state here that supporters of my party have shown times without number that they are violence prone an...

Governor Dickson has unveiled 92 Housing units at Ayama, Yenagoa LGA. In his words, over 100hectres was acquired, compensation fully paid and estate built by the Dickson led Restoration Government. The 92 units comprise of 1,2&3 bedroom detached flats have already been allocated to deserving members of the public and mortgage arrangements have equally been concluded for further developments. In all, verifiable housing projects are over 3000 in number scattered across the state They include 26 units In Agbura, 16 units in Opolo, 20 duplexes at the new assembly quarters, 27 units in Ekeremor LGA, 26 in Aleibiri, 25 in Toru Orua, There are 16 duplexes for the judges quarters over 450 headmaster quarters across the state, including schools hostels and staff quarters.

The 2.6km dual carriage way with a width of 10m has been dreaded by previous administrations until because of the treacherous terrain but governor Dickson promised, saw and confronted the terrain. Today, the people of Epie/Atissa in Yenagoa LGA are grateful for the courageous feat. The Kpasia modern market which was commissioned today was equally Initiated and completed by the Dickson led Restora tion Government. It was named Henry Seriake Dickson Market by a resolution reached by the council of chiefs of Kpasia Community. The Kpasia Market aka Henry Seriake Dickson Market, is equipped with 336 shops with toilet facilities, security and perimeter fence. Governor Dickson has by this grassroots project earned the position of second governor ever in the history of Bayelsa State to have built a market for his people.

Governor Dickson today unveiled the Isaac Boro Express Way. The 12km dual carriage road which has been in use the past seven years being the major artery of the state capital, was a single lane road before the Dickson led Restoration Government assumed office in 2012. The governor who today commissioned the completed the 9.7km in length, equipped with one flyover, 23m wide, and spanning from Oxbow lake to Tombia Junction being the first phase of the road, stated that the dual carriage way and other roads constructed in the state, came at a great cost especially with the dwindling economy and would serve the people for a long time. The second phase is about 3km long comprising of another flyover at Tombia junction. The contract for the second phase has already been awarded to the same company that constructed the first phase, Julius Berger and the governor used the opportunity to call on the incoming government to advance the project as it was for the good of all. 'This ...

Governor Dickson Commissions the General Andrew Owoye Azazi security Centre.

It was conceived and built by Late Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha, furnished and commissioned as Governor's lodge by Chief Timipre Sylva and was remodeled and converted to a five star hotel called The Castle Yenagoa. It is equipped with a standard swimming pool, lawn tennis court, beautiful landscape, lavishly furnished rooms, a helipad, Polo Club, golf course and in a secure environment. The facility has since been open for use and has hosted many dignitaries including governor's and is being managed by the Golden Tulip Hotels.