Gov. Diri expresses confidence in the current State Executive Council
“Let me assure the people of Bayelsa State that this executive council will do everything within its reach and enablement to ensure that our State will grow from strength to strength.
We will develop the infrastructure and people of Bayelsa State, as I believe that the Almighty who has brought us in, will grant us the resources”.
Governor of Bayelsa State
Douye Diri (born 4 June 1959) is a Nigerian politician and Governor of Bayelsa State. He was the senator representing Bayelsa Central senatorial district of Bayelsa state at the Nigerian 9th National Assembly.
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State
Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo (born 5 September 1965) is a Nigerian politician who serves as the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. He was the senator representing Bayelsa west senatorial district of Bayelsa State at the 9th National Assembly.
State Executive Council
The State Executive Council comprises of the top government officials that governs the state and the good people of Bayelsa – the glory of all lands.
State Officials and their designations
- Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei – Secretary to the State Government
- Barr. Mrs. Biobelemoye Charles Onyema – Head of Service
- Dr. Peter Akpe – Chief of Staff, Government House
- Iro Komonibo – Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House
- Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo – Principal Secretary to the Governor
- Gowon Toruyuyei – Deputy Chief of Staff – Deputy Governor
- Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources – Prof. Beke Sese
- Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy – Dr. Faith Izibenua Zibs
- Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning – George Flint
- Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology – Gibson Munalayefa
- Ministry of Community Development – Hon. Alfred Watson Belemote
- Ministry of Culture – Keku Godspower
- Ministry of Tourism Development – John Allah
- Ministry of Education – Hon. Dr. Gentle Emelah
- Ministry of Environment – Hon. Ebi Ben Ololo
- Ministry of Finance – Maxwell Ebibai
- Ministry of Health – Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe
- Ministry of Ijaw National Affairs – Chief Godspower Oporomo
- Ministry of Justice/Attorney General – Biriyai Tambo, SAN
- Ministry of Information, Orientation & Strategy – Hon (Mrs.) Ebiuwuo Koku Obiyai
- Ministry of Labour, Employment & Productivity – Mr. Odoko Saturday Omiloli
- Ministry of Land and Survey – Barr. Perepuighe Biewari
- Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy – Chief Thompson Amule
- Ministry of Mineral Resources – Barr. Peter Afagha
- Ministry of Power – Engr. Komuko Atari Kharin
- Ministry of Special Duties (Central) – Mandy Sylvanus Akpalo
- Ministry of Special Duties (East) – Hon. Alalibo West
- Ministry of Special Duties (General Duties) – Mr. Onuma Johnson
- Ministry of Special Duties (West) – Hon. Michael Magbisa
- Ministry of Sports – Hon. Daniel Igali
- Ministry of Trade, Industry & Investments – Dr. Ebieri Jones
- Ministry of Transport – Brodrick Preye
- Ministry of Women Affairs – Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei
- Ministry of Works and Infrastructure – ESV Moses Teibowei
- Ministry of Youth – Alfred Kemepado Nimizigha