Exploring Opportunities in the Creative Arts and Scientific Research: Discussions with Chief Zeb Ejiro and Dr. Nnaemeka Ndodo at Hensard University
Today, I invited and received a prominent Nollywood Movie Producer and Chairman Board of Trustees Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria, Chief Zeb Ejiro, OON who came to compare notes with me on the Film School of the Department of Film and Multimedia Studies of Hensard University. We hope to have a training institution for […]
New Year Homage and Honoring Leaders: A Visit to the Pere of Kumbowei and Homage to Honorable Chief Fyneman Wilson
Yesterday, I paid a New Year homage to the Pere of Kumbowei, His Royal Majesty, King Akada Sufadoh, Embareba the Fifth and the Kumbowie council of Chiefs of which I am a member. I wished them well and thanked the King and the council for the prevailing peace and stability and for supporting all levels […]
Investing in Education: Empowering Bayelsa’s Future through the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation
Yesterday, my foundation (the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation) made presentation to beneficiaries of my 2023/24 Education grant for different categories made up of students of Bayelsa West and Bayelsa state origin in various tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State totalling over a thousand in all. The grants covered various categories: PhD Students – N100,000 Law students- […]
Recognizing Leadership and Extending New Year Wishes: Visits to Honorable Doctor O.O Osusu and Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewrhudjakpor
This afternoon, I led a delegation of the Bayelsa West political leaders and stakeholders to visit Honorable Doctor O.O Osusu at his hometown in Ofoni to acknowledge and respect his leadership of the politics of the community and his mentorship that he has given over the years. Also to underscore that he is a senior […]
Fostering Community Connections: A New Year Visit to Isampou, Ayamasa, and Angalabiri Communities
Yesterday, in company of some stakeholders, I paid a New Year visit to Isampou, Ayamasa and Angalabiri Communities. I was impressed with the warm reception accorded me and my delegation by the paramount rulers and their Council of Chiefs, women and youth leaders of the Communities. I expressed my New Year greetings to them and […]
Paying Respects and Offering Condolences: A Visit to Ebedebiri Community and the Family of Late Chief J.A. Eseimokumo
Few days ago, I was in Ebedebiri for new year greetings where I visited the Acting Amanaowei and the entire community leaders and also paid a condolence visit to the family of late Chief J.A.Eseimokumo, the late Amananaowei of Ebedebiri, a notable political leader and one of the elders of our state and a High […]
A Grateful Visit from Ayamasa Community: Celebrating Support and Unity
Few days ago, I received a delegation of the Amananaowei, Chiefs and elders of Ayamasa community, the maternal home of His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri, they led the youth and women leaders to pay me a New year visit at my country home in Toru Orua and also to officially thank me for my continuous […]
A Warm New Year Visit from Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewrhudjakpor: Celebrating Dedication and Wishing for Prosperity
Yesterday, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewrhudjakpor, the deputy Governor of Bayelsa state and his entourage paid a new year visit to me at my country home in Toru Orua and I received them warmly and prayed for this year to be better for him, his family, his office, the government and all of us in […]
Community Visits and Cultural Engagements: Reflecting on Family, Tradition, and Development
Yesterday, in the company of family members and elders of my community, I visited Toru-Angiama in Delta state, my maternal home. I was warmly received by my mother’s family, chiefs, elders, women and the entire community. I conveyed my Christmas and New year felicitations and offered prayers at the grave side of my mother which […]
Celebrating Ijaw Culture and Heritage: New Year Visit from the Ekine Sekiapu Club of Opume
Yesterday, I had the honour of receiving a delegation of the Ekine Sekiapu Club of Opume, who paid a new year visit to me. Once again, true to their type, they displayed the rich cultures of the Ijaw people especially the Ekine Sekiapu cultural group which are custodians of our rich cultural heritage spanning over […]