The Bayelsa State Government has disclosed its financial inflows and expenditures for the first quarter of 2026, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.
The disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, during transparency media briefing .
She said details of all revenues received and expenditures incurred between January and March 2026 are made available for public scrutiny, describing the move as “transparency in practice, not just in principle.”
Koku-Obiyai noted that development projects across key sectors of the state economy were progressing steadily and would be delivered within schedule. She attributed this to prudent resource management under Governor Douye Diri, whom she said remains committed to using public office for service and the overall wellbeing of citizens.
According to her, the ongoing execution of legacy projects across the state reflects effective management of public resources. She cited the recent commissioning of major infrastructure by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including the dualised New Yenagoa City Road linking the airport route, the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, the Sagbama-Ekeremor Road, and a 60-megawatt gas turbine plant.
She further disclosed that former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to commission additional projects, including the Agbura Oxbow Lake Road and a referral hospital in Oporoma, while several others await commissioning.
The commissioner added that more projects were ongoing across the three senatorial districts, including a FIFA-standard stadium in Igbogene and a nine-storey secretariat complex.
Reiterating the administration’s commitment to completion, Koku-Obiyai assured that no ongoing project would be abandoned, stressing that Governor Diri’s resolve is to “finish strong” before the end of his tenure.
On power supply, she acknowledged public expectations regarding the 60-megawatt gas turbine project, assuring that work was progressing steadily. She stated that the facility would become fully operational once all safety installations are completed, emphasizing that safety would not be sacrificed for speed.
She called for continued public support and urged residents to remain law-abiding, trust constituted authorities, and take ownership of projects within their communities.
The income and expenditure for the months of January, February and March 2026 breakdown was given the Special Adviser to the Governor on Treasury and Accounts Chief Timipre Seipulo.
Also present at the briefing was the Accountant General of the state Tokoni Ifidi.
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