He said that he was contesting the position to contribute his experience to the growth of athletics in the region.
According to him, the decision is part of ongoing reforms in the local government system.
Ms Didi Walson-Jack said, “The civil service is the engine of government, providing expertise and structure for effective governance.’’
Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, said the gesture was a Christmas gift for the vulnerable people.
He lamented that over 80 per cent of private schools operating in the state have no minimum required standards stipulated in the guidelines for registration of private schools.
He frowned at the practice of building houses and other structures across natural water canals.
“Security agencies have since swung into action in line with government directives on the matter.’’
He pointed out that the publication of the beneficiaries’ names became necessary to correct some misconceptions about the initiative.
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“I will work with the other aspirants and party stakeholders, and we will create the Bayelsa we all yearn for. We will make every Bayelsa person proud of our state.”
The politicians are working with relevant ministries, departments and agencies of government to bring succour to the affected populace.
