2 YEARS IN OFFICE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HON.HENRY SERIAKE DICKSON - ROAD CONSTRUCTION

IN FOCUS: MINISTRY OF WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Bayelsa state ministry of works and infrastructure is headed by the Hon. Commissioner,Mr. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. For efficiency, the works and infrastructure ministry is divided into 2 departments: Works and Architectural Services. The department of Works in less than 2 years of the Hon. Dickson's administration have awarded and monitored Over 50 construction projects and are presently monitoring the construction of over 31 roads across the state.

Below are some of the projects from the department of WORKS

1. Construction of 1.98 kilometers Road 38/27 new kpansia market road(high profile layout) Yenagoa,by Trenure Nig LTD. Project is presently ongoing

2. Construction of 1.98 kilometers Road 30 Spur (high profile layout) Yenagoa, by CEAJ Eng. Const. comp. This Project is presently ongoing

                                     

3. Construction of road 27c Spur (high profile layout) Yenagoa, by Kanubeen Const.Nig.LTD. This Project is presently ongoing 

                         

 4. Construction of road 28 (high profile layout) Yenagoa, by Pache Const.co.ltd.  Project is presently ongoing

5. Construction of road 31 (high profile layout) Yenagoa, by CGGC Global Projects. This Project is presently ongoing

6. Construction of Road 24, high profile layout  Yenagoa, by L&D Nig.Ltd. Project is presently ongoing

7. Construction of Jonathan road, Kpansia  Yenagoa by Devine Cov. Global Investment

                         

8. Construction of Azikoro Road Yenagoa by Pachee construction co.Ltd. This project is ongoing

                                          

9. Construction of 0.42 kilometres  NYSC Orientation camp access road Kiama, by Pretonix Ltd. This Project has been completed.

                           

10. Construction of 3.6 kilometres access road Boro Town Kiama, by Dantata And Sawoe. This Project is completed and awaits commissioning

                         

11. Construction of Road Safety-Diete Spiff- Hospital Road Ovom Yenagoa. This project has been completed and awaits commissioning

       

12. Construction of 10 kilometres Isaac Boro road Yenagoa by Julius berger Nig Plc. This Project is presently ongoing

         

13. Construction of 7.2 kilometers Opolo Elebele Road  Yenagoa, by Julius Berger Nig Plc. This Project is presently ongoing

                             

14. Construction of 1.35 kilometers Ekelo creek Bridge and Access road Yenagoa by Julius Berger Nig Plc. Completed and awaiting commissioning.

15. Dualization of Igbogene Junction to Glory Drive Igbogene Round about Yenagoa by Dantata and sawoe. This Project is presently ongoing

                              

16. Construction of Bridge to link Tourist Island Yenagoa by Faffoul Nig.Ltd. This Project is presently ongoing

17. Construction of 2kilometers Yenagoa -Oporoama Road by CCECC Ltd. This Project is presently ongoing

                                 

18. Construction of 350meters Access road to Nembe police station. Completed.

19. Construction of  32 kilometers Tombia Etegwe Road with 8 Bridges by CCEC LTD. This project is completed and awaits commissioning

20. Construction of Internal Roads in Toru-Orua, Sagbama by Amas Concept Ltd. This project is completed.

21. Construction of Col. Inokoba Road off Azikoro Yenagoa by Jesad Ventures Ltd.  This Project is ongoing

22. Expansion of Eradiri road Yenagoa by Raffoul Nig.Ltd.  This Project is presently ongoing

23. Dualization of 3.5 kilometers  AIT- Sani Abacha road by Bayelsa Palm Yenagoa by Okmas Nig Ltd. Project is ongoing

                                   

24. Construction of 0.36kilometers Hon. Justice Tabai Road, Edepie Yenagoa by fransimo Venture ltd. This Project is presently ongoing

25. Construction of km25 from Toru-Orua to Ekeremor road by Dantata and Sawoe. The road is a single carriage way of about 38 kilometers, and it’s on going.

26. Construction of 2 flyovers each to be sited at Tombia and NNPC round about Yenagoa  by Julius Berger Nig Plc. This Project is presently ongoing

         

27. Dualization of Igbogene-AITsection outer Ring road Yenagoa by Okmas  Nig ltd. This Project is presently ongoing

                              

28. Dualization of Marine police road by Elite const.co ltd. ongoing

29. Dualization of Capt Amangala road Elite const.co ltd. ongoing

30. Construction of Okah- Oba Road by Zerock Nig Ltd. ongoing

                               

31. Construction of additional 3 kilometers  roadwork Toru- Orua Agalabiri link road by zerock Nig Ltd .This Project is ongoing

32. Construction of Access road to plot 079 Azikoro GRA phase1 Yenagoa by Tim-Dykes & Sons Nig. This Project is presently ongoing.

Other projects carried out under this department includes;

      Clearing of 40 hectares of land in Kiama. Completed

      Construction of govt. House car park. completed

       Construction of road, parking area, cell blocks and sand filling of okaka    prisons.

       Clearing of  Toru egbeni-ofoni Road. ongoing

       Clearing of  32km Sagbama- Ekeremor Road. Ongoing

       Clearing of  32km Yenagoa -Oporoama Road. completed

      Clearing of  22.8km Ekeremor-Ndoro Road. Ongoing

      Clearing of Bayelsa State airport site along  Tombia- Amassoma road.  Completed

      Clearing of  Igbogene-AIT Road. completed

1   State house of assembly quarters  Azikoro Yenagoa

1   Sand filling of Government acquired land, Azikoro.

1   Rehabilitation of the failed sections of tombia-amasooama road, with 2 double culverts

1   Upgrading of BTC compound to an intergrated garage, yenagoa. ongoing

1   Construction of market road phase 1. Nembe. ongoing

1   Construction of linking bridge from FMC to Golf estate Bayelsa State. Ongoing

Sand filling of Ox bow lake area yenagoa. ongoing


Compiled by
Matilda Angaye

2 YEARS IN OFFICE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HON.HENRY SERIAKE DICKSON - INFRASTRUCTURE

IN FOCUS: MINISTRY OF WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Bayelsa state ministry of works and infrastructure is headed by the Hon. Commissioner Mr. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. For efficiency, the works and infrastructure ministry is divided into 2 departments:

 Below are the projects from the department of Architectural services

1. MULTI-DOOR COURT HOUSE;

The multi-door court house is a project initiated by the Hon. Dickson's administration to serve as a litigation and arbitration center for Bayelsans. The project is a large 2 story complex with elevators presently completed and awaits commissioning.

The features of this complex are:

A.       Reception

B.       Banquette hall

C.       16 offices

D.       8 caucus rooms

E.        2 arbitration rooms

F.        6 mediation rooms

G.       2 libraries

H.       2 conference halls

I.         Tea room

J.         Archives

K.       3 Ghadis rooms

L.        A store.

2. BAYELSA STATE QUALTY COUNTROL LABORATORY.

The Bayelsa state quality control lab is another project initiated by the Hon. Henry S. Dickson’s administration. The lab which is under the ministry of works and infrastructure was initiated to test structural equipments before they are utilized for construction. The lab will also be opened for students of structural engineering, geosciences etc for industrial training.

The features of this lab;

A.       19 offices

B.       4 stores

C.       2 drawing studios

D.       A structural lab

E.        A concrete lab

F.        A soil lab

G.       An asphalt lab

H.       Courtyard

I.         Meeting room

3. BAYELSA DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

The Bayelsa state owned diagnostic center is another laudable project initiated by the administration of Henry seriake Dickson. This world class diagnostic center is a one- stop center for all medical investigations, from MRI, PET Scan, MAMMOGRAM etc. The 2 story complex is located along Imgi road and center is 95 percent completed.

Features of this Center includes

A.       MRI

B.       CT SCAN

C.       Ultra sound

D.       Mammogram

E.        Digital x-ray

F.        Pharmacy

G.       Endoscopy

H.       Echo cardiology

I.         Haematology

J.         Chemical pathology

K.       Microbiology

L.        Histo pathology

M.     ECG

N.       Digital forensics

O.      Stress room

P.       DNA extraction

Q.      Latent and finger prints

R.       PCR lab

S.        Toxicology

T.        Post PCR

U.       Offices

V.       Reception/Ramps/Elevator

4. SECRETARIATE ANNEX 1.

The Bayelsa state secretariat annex 1 is a magnificent 2 floors complex initiate by the administration of Hon Henry s Dickson, the secretariat built for civil servants across the state is at its completion stage and might be commissioned by February/march.

Features of this building include

A.       95 offices

B.       Reception

C.       2 conference rooms

D.       3 directors offices

E.        Entrance

5. 10 BLOCKS OF 4 BEDROOM DUPLEX AT COMMISSIONERS QUATERS

To augment the insufficient quarters for states honourable commissioners, the Dickson led administration built an additional 10 flats of 4 bedroom duplexes at commissioner’s quarters in Opolo,Yenagoa.

6. TRANSPARENCY PLAZA

transparency plaza is A 5 separate blocks of 6 stories each mansions, being developed for commercial purposes by the Dickson Led administration. the 1st block is 95 percent completed, 2 blocks are at the 3rd stages of construction while the other 2 are near completion. This project is under CCDA

7. NYSC PERMANENT CAMP KIAMA

A permanent NYSC orientation camp is being built in kiama to the credit of the Hon. Dickson led administration. The camp with various components is at different stages of completion.

The feature of the camp includes;

A.       Administrative block

B.        hostel blocks

C    2 story hostel building

C.       Dining hall

D.       6 no’s of 2bedroom flats

E.        7no’s of 1 bedroom flats

F.        Pavilion

8. SPECIALIST HOSPITAL TORU ORUA.

This is another project initiated by the Dickson led administration for cancer treatments. The project is ongoing and when completed will have;

A.       2 Gamma camera rooms

B.       Hot lab

C.       Quality control lab

D.       Nuclear pharmacist

E.        8 consultancy rooms

F.        2 imaging scientist rooms

G.       2 medical physicist rooms

H.       Iodine therapy lab

I.         VOQ room

J.         Computer room

K.       Library

L.        Seminar room

M.     Injection and post injection rooms

N.       10 offices

O.      Lounges

9. SECRETARIATE ANNEX 2.

The Bayelsa state secretariat annex 2 is a magnificent 2 floors complex initiate by the administration of Hon Henry s Dickson, the secretariat built for civil servants across the state is at its completion stage and might be commissioned before April

Features of this building include

A.       95 offices

B.       Reception

C.       2 conference rooms

D.       3 directors offices

E.        Entrance

 

10. SECRETARIATE ANNEX 3

The Bayelsa state secretariat annex 3 is a magnificent 2 floors complex initiate by the administration of Hon. Henry s Dickson, this secretariat built for civil servants across the state its 80% completed

Features of this building include

A.       95 offices

B.       Reception

C.       2 conference rooms

D.       3 directors offices

E.        Entrance

11.  Boro Town.

Boro town is a town under construction in kiama the headquarters of kolokuma opokuma LGA, being developed in honour of the ijo hero, Isaac Adaka Jasper Boro by the Dickson led administration.

Structures being presently constructed in this town are;

A.       Outdoor auditorium

B.       5 bedroom duplexes

C.       4 bedroom bungalows

D.       1 bedroom flats

E.        Outdoor auditorium

F.        Gate entrance house

12. RESIDENTIAL QUATERS FOR HEATH WORKERS (500 BED HOSPITAL)

Residential accommodations are being built in the premises of the Ernest Ikoli hospital for health workers by the administration of Henry Seriake Dickson.

The buildings under construction presently are;  

A.       2 blocks of 2 story buildings for 60 self contain apartments

B.       3 blocks of 2 story buildings for 90 numbers of 1 bedroom flat

C.       1 block of 2 storey building for 18 no’s of 2bedroom flats

D.       2 blocks of 2 story buildings for 24 numbers of 3 bedroom flats

Other projects by this department includes

13. Construction of Ecumenical centre Igbogene.

14. Construction of model detention cells for Nigerian police headquarters

15. Secretariat annex 4

16. Deputy Governors residence

17. Bayelsa integrated communication and coordination center

18. Duplex restaurant/supermarket (500bed hospital)

19. Construction of army officers’ block

20. Construction of integrated garage for BTC

21. Construction of Governors aides’ block

22. Completion of ijaw national center

23. construction of Governors lodge in yenagoa, nembe, sagbama and Abuja

24. Renovation of auditor general’s office

25. Construction of maisonette and meeting halls amassoma

26. Construction of police station toru orua


Compiled by
Matilda Angaye 

2 YEARS IN OFFICE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HON.HENRY SERIAKE DICKSON - SPECIAL PROJECTS

In Focus: Ministry of Special Projects, headed by Hon. Azipbapu Fred Obua,  Honourable commissioner for Special projects

 Projects executed by this ministry are as follows;

 1. TRADITIONAL RULERS COMPLEX
This project was awarded on the 26th Sept 2012, it is an ultramodern 2 story secretariat located in yenagoa for the council of traditional rulers, the project has since been completed and awaiting official commissioning. The complex consist of,
 A. Reception
 B. Chairman’s traditional rulers office
 C. Vice Chairman’s office
 D. Secretary’s office
 E. Memorial Hall
 F. 12 Offices
 G. 250 Auditorium capacity
 H. 3 Large offices
 I. Library/museum,
 J. Security post,
 K. Generator Garage,
 L. Parking lot

 2. REMODELING OF MODERN POLICE OFFICERS MESS
 This project was awarded on 10th August 2012. It is a modern single story building for the management and senior officers of the Nigerian police in Bayelsa State. located in yenagoa, the project has also been completed and awaiting official commissioning It consist of
 A. Reception
 B. OC mess office
 C. 75 capacity restaurant
 D. 200 capacity auditorium
 E. Standard kitchen with cold and dry stores and pantry
 F. Patrons office/ changing rooms
 G. VIP clinic of 15 capacity
 H. Standard gymnasium
 I. Games room
 J. Commissioner of police suites
 K. Dept. Comm. of police suites
 L. 6 chalets
 M. Storage
N. Car park, security house and generator garage

 3. SCHOOL OF TOURISM CATERING AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Awarded on the 15th February 2013, Its a 2 story facility that was originally designed as a private hotel, but due to its location and enabling environment for the training of stakeholders in the yet to be explored tourism sector, the structure was acquired from the owner by the state government. Ministry of special projects was mandated to redesign and complete it for the use of the Bayelsa state school of tourism, catering and hospitality management. The project has been completed and awaiting commissioning. It consists of;
A. Reception
B. Accounts department
C. Travelling / planning department
D. Catering department
E. Leisure and Tourism department
F. Rectors office
G. Hotel management department
H. Offices
 I. Classrooms
J. Hostel accommodation for 120 students

 4. REMODELING OF GLORY LAND CULTURAL CENTER
 Awarded on 18th april 2013 The project is now a double volume space with serrated seating arcade and balcony facing as central podium upon which an adjusting stage can be set. It contains state of the art ancillary services and peripheral spaces that are required for the optimum use by the council for arts and culture and other performing groups. Located in Yenagoa, it boasts of adequate parking slots and separate entrance/exit for VIPs. There are also adequate security check points as well as 2 standby generators. This Renovation project has long been completed and put to use.

 5. NEW CREEK HAVEN CLINIC
Awarded on 20th June 2013, the government house clinic was initially designed as a health center to take care of minor illness of workers in govt house. The present administration realized the need to upgrade the facility to a hospital. It’s a story building with the following
A. Ambulance reception
B. Main reception
C. Pharmacy
D. Nurses station
E. Accounts offices
F. 6 wards
G. Standard surgical department with theatre, scrubbing room, recovery room, physiotherapist rooms, changing room and tea room
H. Paediatric department
I. General office
J. Admin office
K. 3 laboratories
L. Optometrist department
M. 50 persons conference hall
N. Doctors call rooms
O. Dentist office
P. Chief physician’s office
 Q. Portable water, standby generator and parking space

 6. STATE SECURITY SERVICE QUARTERS
Awarded 6th July 2012, in accordance with his Excellency’s promise to touch all law enforcement agencies, he directed the upgrading of the existing dilapidated structures within the SSS staff residential premises. The project located in Yenagoa was completed within an impressive record time and has since been handed over to the SSS.

 7. GOVERNMENT HOUSE GATES
 Awarded 12th December 2012, it is a modern gate flanked with offices at its wings for the provision of adequate security for incoming and outgoing vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The project is completed and has been put to use

 8. GATEWAY ENTRANCE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE BUILDING, GLORY DRIVE
 Award 6th June 2012, located by Zarama/glory drive junction, Igbogene Mbiama/Yenagoa junction, Delta Patani entrance to Bayelsa state. These security posts are located in order to coordinate the smaller posts and relate with the office of the base commandant Operation doo akpo, Director of SSS, NDLEA, FRSC and JTF. It takes care of traffic from Okolobiri, Sagbama,Odi, Rivers and Delta States. Apart from the security functions, these units possesses some therapeutic relief like the water fountains to dissuade the stress of the tired traveler.

9. BAYELSA STATE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE
 Awarded 12th December 2012, the Bayelsa state school of languages is a one story luxury building complex designed for the study of Ijaw, Chinese, French and German languages. Located in yenagoa, this project is ongoing and consist of;
A. Reception
B. 3 offices for HOD Languages
C. Refectory
D. 6 classrooms
E. 6 Libraries
F. 6 instructors offices
G. 2 devotion halls

 10. BAYELSA STATE MUSEUM COMPLEX
Awarded 12th December 2012, the Bayelsa state museum is a story building that is presently under construction. It consists of;
A. Elaborate reception
B. Cultural exhibition hall with 2 stores
C. Assembly room
D. Musical exhibition hall
E. Historic artifact centre
F. General exhibition hall
G. Heritage exhibition hall
H. 2 offices
I. 150 capacity auditorium
J. Hall of fame
K. Royal exhibition hall
L. Director general’s office
M. Secretary’s office

 Other projects by this ministry includes

11. Completion of abandoned talented children quarters for the use of fed. University Otuoke

 12. Fencing and landscaping of presidential lodge

13. Renovation of presidential super lodges, government house.