Niger Delta
Bayelsa CJ Assures On Prisons Bill
The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Kate Abiri has assured that a Federal Prisons Bill for the state will be ready by the last quarter of this year.
Justice Abiri stated this at Ahoada Federal Prisons in Rivers State while on jail delivery exercise.
Bayelsa State, created 14 years ago has no prison building and had been using the one at Ahoada for its convicted prisoners and inmates of Awaiting Trials.
Justice Abiri remarked that because of the importance of prisons in the society, the State Judiciary has taken it upon itself to ensure that the building was complete to avoid the incovenience suffered in transporting prisoners to courts in Bayelsa State from Ahoada.
Stressing that the jail delivery exercise was statutory duties of Chief Justices across the country, Justice Abiri said it is aimed at denspensing justice as quickly as possible so nobody suffers deprivation of rights unnecessarily.
She lamented that some of the inmates ought not to have remained in cells when they did not commit capital offences, saying that, “even those who committed capital offences have right to bail’’.
The Chief Judge expressed appreciation to the authorities of Ahoada \Prisons for their efficient movement of prisoners to and from Bayelsa courts, the improvement noticed in its facilities and the care for inmates from the state.
Some of those who were released are those who have stayed in ATM beyond the period they could have served if they had been convicted of their crimes and those who could not fulfill their bail conditions during the last jail delivery exercise.
Niger Delta
NDDC Begins N50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 N’Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme.
The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, yesterday.
She explained that the beneficiaries would undergo practical, hands-on training across the various organisations for 12 months to develop critical skills.
Recall that during the inauguration of the scheme on July 31, 2024, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had announced the Federal Government’s approval of a N50,000 monthly stipend for the trainees.
According to Thompson-Wakama, the commission has successfully completed the selection process and has begun placing trainees in organisations to gain practical experience.
“Consequently, with the completion of these phases, the payment of the monthly stipends has also commenced,” she announced.
She revealed that the 10,000 beneficiaries were transparently selected from over 3.2 million youths who registered for the empowerment programme.
“This unprecedented response highlights the immense potential and aspirations of our youths to improve themselves.
“NDDC remains steadfast in ensuring this life-changing opportunity reaches the most deserving candidates, creating a lasting impact and paving the way for a brighter future,” she stated.
Thompson-Wakama explained that the scheme had enabled the commission to collate essential data, including the qualifications, skills, interests, needs, and employment status of the youths in the region.
The data, she explained, would guide the commission in designing programmes tailored to address the unique challenges faced by young people.
She disclosed that the NDDC partnered with KPMG, a global audit and consultancy firm, to enhance the commission’s corporate governance framework.
“KPMG has produced a Governance Advisory Report that will serve as a tool to support the commission’s transition from a transaction-based to a transformation-focussed policy,” Thompson-Wakama added.
The director commended the youths for their patience and cooperation during the selection process for the scheme.
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