The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has concluded its third legislative session with the passage of two key bills aimed at strengthening security and repositioning the state’s economy for greater investment opportunities.
Speaking shortly after the House adjourned sine die on Thursday, June 19, 2026, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, said the bills were designed to review and reposition the state’s institutional framework for investment promotion and economic development.
According to him, the Motorcycle Operations Prohibition (Amendment) Bill was enacted to strengthen the existing 2012 law that prohibits commercial motorcycle operations in the Yenagoa Capital Territory, Ekpetiama, Gbarain clans, and Amassoma.
Ingobere explained that the amendments are intended to enhance public safety, improve security, and provide better regulation of both private and commercial motorcycle activities within the affected areas.
“The amendments are intended to strengthen the existing law with a focus on enhancing safety, improving security, and ensuring better regulation of private and commercial motorcycle activities,” he stated.
The Speaker further explained that the Bayelsa State Development and Investment Corporation Repeal Bill, 2026, seeks to repeal the law establishing the corporation, noting that technological advancements and evolving governance standards have rendered the existing framework obsolete.
According to him, the repeal forms part of ongoing efforts by the government to review and reposition the state’s institutional framework for investment promotion and economic development.
He commended members of the Assembly for their diligence and commitment, noting that both bills underwent thorough legislative scrutiny to ensure they serve the interests of Bayelsans and create a more attractive environment for investors.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Hon. Ebizi Brown, described the third session as the most productive since the inauguration of the Seventh Assembly.
Addressing journalists at the Assembly Complex, Brown disclosed that the House passed 10 bills during the session, compared to nine in the first session and seven in the second session.
She noted that the bills were largely targeted at addressing the state’s economic challenges and improving governance.
“There is strong synergy between the legislative and executive arms of government. The House remains committed to considering and passing bills that address the needs and aspirations of the people,” she said.
Brown attributed the Assembly’s achievements to the leadership style of Speaker Ingobere and expressed optimism that the fourth session would record even greater successes despite the forthcoming electioneering period.
The House also received the report of its Committee on Environment on the Forestry Bill before proceeding on its annual recess.
The Assembly is expected to reconvene for its fourth legislative session after the recess.
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