Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau

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  • Bayelsa State Council on Public Procurement Meets on Direct Labour Threshold for MDAs

    Bayelsa State Council on Public Procurement Meets on Direct Labour Threshold for MDAs

    The Bayelsa State Council on Public Procurement convened on August 19th, 2025, at the Due Process Bureau Conference Hall in Yenagoa to deliberate on the use of direct labour, also known as force account, by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

    The session, with primary objective of stakeholder engagement, sought to define clear thresholds for when MDAs may deploy their in-house workforce for projects. Officials emphasized that the guidelines would ensure efficiency, accountability and value for money in public spending.

    Council Chairman, Hon. Maxwell E. Ebibai, presided over the meeting, with Hon. Arron Timiye, Director-General of the Due Process Bureau and Council Secretary, providing administrative leadership. Other members present included Hon. Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, Mrs. Biobeiemoye Charles-Onyema, mni, Biriyai Dambo, Mr. Asingbi, Hon. Gentle Emelah, Hon. Selpulou Sa (on TAR), and Hon. Dr. Selyefa Brisibe, Commissioner for Health.

    Esv. Moses Teibowei, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, underscored the importance of direct labour in certain projects, noting that the specialized nature of some works makes Agency involvement indispensable.

     

  • His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, Reappoints Aaron Nicodemus Timiye as Director General, Due Process Bureau for a Second Term

    His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, Reappoints Aaron Nicodemus Timiye as Director General, Due Process Bureau for a Second Term

    The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau is pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr. Aaron Nicodemus Timiye as Director General for a second term, following a unanimous decision by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly earlier today, 28th January 2025, in Yenagoa.

    During the confirmation session, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Sunday Benard Kenibai, highlighted Mr. Timiye’s impressive professional record. He noted that Mr. Timiye served as a Legislative Officer, Deputy Clerk for six years, and Clerk for nine years, accumulating vast experience in legislative processes, administration, and procurement best practices. Hon. Kenibai commended Mr. Timiye’s expertise and moved a motion for the nominee to take a bow, which was seconded by Hon. Wisdom Fafi, representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 2.

    Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, praised Mr. Timiye’s performance during his first term and expressed confidence in his ability to continue delivering exceptional leadership. Before Mr. Timiye took his ceremonial bow, the Speaker encouraged him to build on his achievements and maintain the high standards he has set for the Bureau.

    Moreso, the management and staff of the Due Process Bureau expressed their gratitude and excitement at Mr. Timiye’s reappointment adding that this milestone is as a testament to the trust and confidence placed in his leadership and vision.

    “This reappointment marks a new chapter of progress and success for the Bureau. Under Mr. Timiye’s guidance, we look forward to further advancements in upholding due process and procurement best practices in Bayelsa State,” said a representative of the Bureau’s staff.

    The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau congratulates Mr. Aaron Nicodemus Timiye and remains committed to supporting his leadership in achieving the Bureau’s mission of promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance.

  • Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau Hosts Memorable End-of-Year Thanksgiving Service

    Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau Hosts Memorable End-of-Year Thanksgiving Service

    The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau held its annual end-of-year thanksgiving service on December 16, 2024, in a celebration filled with gratitude, recognition, and inspiration. The event included thanksgiving prayers, awards presentations, and expressions of appreciation for the bureau’s fellowship pastor and coordinators.

    Pastor Ambrose Ejovren delivered a powerful sermon titled “The Wonder of Thanksgiving,” drawing from Job 8:1–10 and Psalm 67:5–6. His message emphasized the transformative power of gratitude and the importance of recognizing God’s blessings in our life.

    Remarks from Leadership

    Mr. Aaron Nicodemus Timiye, Director General of the Due Process Bureau, highlighted the purpose of the service: to thank God for His guidance and protection throughout the year. He also took the opportunity to announce the winners of the bureau’s staff awards, designed to motivate employees and enhance workplace performance.

    Employee Recognition and Awards:

    The event celebrated employees’ achievements through various awards:

                    •              Most Hardworking Staff:

                    •              1st Place: Mr. Kelvin Ikirigo

                    •              2nd Place: Mr. Jasper Ikulowei

                    •              3rd Place: Mr. Felix Adire

                    •              Best-Dressed Male Staff:

                    •              1st Place: Mr. Kelvin Ikirigo

                    •              2nd Place: Mr. Jasper Ikilowei

                    •              3rd Place: Mr. Kelvin Aaron

                    •              Best-Dressed Female Staff:

                    •              1st Place: Mrs. Funmi Walson-Jack

                    •              2nd Place: Qs Prudent Brisbe Ekiyor

                    •              3rd Place: Ms. Monica Milton

    In addition, staff members born in December were celebrated, including the Director General himself, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared joy.

    The event also featured a toast led by Sir Timinepere Peter James, Director of Finance and Accounts, honouring the birthday celebrants. The choir, directed by Mrs. Arila, uplifted attendees with their inspiring rendition of “King of Glory,” adding to the festive atmosphere.

    In his closing remarks, Pastor Richard Afenfia, Director of Price Intelligence, expressed gratitude for the event’s success and thanked the Director General for his leadership. He emphasized the importance of fostering workplace relationships and maintaining a harmonious work environment.

    He has introduced several initiatives to motivate staff and also said the director general is now official pronounced our father

    The Director General encouraged staff to carry the spirit of unity and hard work into the coming year. The thanksgiving service was a resounding success, leaving attendees inspired and motivated to achieve even greater success together in 2025.

     

  • PASSING OF CHIEF (Engr.) Sir DONALD NOINKARAGHA-IRIAKUMA, KSC

    PASSING OF CHIEF (Engr.) Sir DONALD NOINKARAGHA-IRIAKUMA, KSC

    The late Chief (Engr.) Sir Donald Noinkaragha-Iriakuma, KSC, was laid to rest in his hometown in Nembe, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Saturday, 9th of November, 2024.

    Family members, friends, colleagues, and supporters from various parts of the state and country gathered to honour his life and legacy with activities which kickstarted on Friday the 8th of November, 2024.

    Until his passing, Chief Noinkaragha-Iriakuma served as the Director of Contract Monitoring at the Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau, an appointment by the Bayelsa State Government.

    The Director-General of the Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau, Mr. Aaron Nicodemus Timiye, generously provided funds and gifts, enabling the Bureau’s participation in the “Tiri-paga” rites. The items were presented by the leader of the Bureau’s delegation, Pastor Richard Afenfia, Director of Price Intelligence.

    During the funeral service, Mr. Tari Michael Ofongo, Head, Human Resources at the Bureau, amongst others, delivered a tribute.

    Chief Nanyo John Mayomi, representing the family, expressed gratitude to the Director-General, management, and staff of the Bureau for their support and kindness during this time. He also offered prayers for safety and blessings for all who traveled to Nembe to pay their respects.

    The entire Bureau workforce attended the funeral to bid farewell to our late esteemed colleague. Those who had the privilege to work alongside Chief Noinkaragha-Iriakuma will remember him fondly for his dedication and leadership.

    Adieu, Dow-mo-mu Chief (Engr.) Sir Donald Noinkaragha-Iriakuma. You will be greatly missed.

     

  • ITF Courtesy Call and Award Presentation

    ITF Courtesy Call and Award Presentation

    Today, 29th of October 2024 the area manager and management team of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

    Yenagoa area office paid a courtesy visit to the Bayelsa State Due process Bureau and

    also presented an award to the Director General of Due Process Bureau, Mr. Aaron

    Nicodemus Timiye.

    The ITF Team was led by the Area Manager, Engr. Aliyu Zakari, who introduced the

    members of his delegation. The said this courtesy visit and award presentation was to

    show appreciation to the Director General of Due Process Bureau for being the most

    engaging agency of the of the government in the state and looks for improved

    collaboration. He further stated that the ITF is a Federal Government Organization

    established in October 1971 with its headquarters in Lagos to meet the training needs of

    civil servants in the country and later the Headquarters was moved from Lagos to Jos. In

    his remarks, he said the Director General Industrial Training Fund was supposed to do

    the award present but he could not make it due to emergency official engagement.

    The DG, Due Process Bureau, in his response said one of the key functions of the Bureau

    is to train and re-train procurement officers and post them the procuring MDAs for

    optimal performance. This prompted the engagement of ITF for the training of some of

    our staff, which we are collaborating before today. The DG also use the opportunity to

    request that ITF add procurement trainings to their training program for procurement

    officers.

    In presenting the Award to the Director General Due Process Bureau, the Area Manager,

    Engr. Aliyu Zakari said ITF approved the award to DPB as the winner for the year 2023 as

    recognition to the management, of ITF in appreciation for the regularly patronizing ITF

    for trainings

    Due Process Bureau DG, Hon. Aaron Nicodemus Timiye, thanked the ITF for their effort

    in bringing up different training programs for the state civil servants.

    Others in attendance were the Directors, Heads of Departments and Staff of the Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau.

     

  • Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau holds its Monthly Thanksgiving Service – 26th August 2024.

    Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau holds its Monthly Thanksgiving Service – 26th August 2024.

    The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau held the regular end of Month Thanksgiving Service on Monday, August 26th 2024, presided over by Pastor Sambo Sataria The main topic was ‘God Will Give You A New Beginning’ the main text was drawn from (1st Chronicles 4:9-10).
    The event, which took place in the Bureau’s Conference Hall in Yenagoa, brought together the management and staff for a moment of gratitude and reflection.
    The Director General of the Bureau, Hon. Aaron Nicodemus Timiye, led the event, and was joined by other Directors, Heads of Departments, staff and other well-meaning guests. The May born were also celebrated during the Thanksgiving Service was a significant occasion for the Bureau, symbolizing unity, commitment, and a collective dedication.
    In his remarks, the Director General, Hon. Aaron N. Timiye expressed profound gratitude to their responsibility. The Bureau remains steadfast in its mission to promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in public procurement processes.

  • Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau Held its Mid-year Thanksgiving Service, 24th June 2024

    Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau Held its Mid-year Thanksgiving Service, 24th June 2024

    The Due Process Bureau held its mid-year Thanksgiving service on Monday, 24th June 2024. It was presided by Pst. Maxson Agagaowei of the Royal House of Grace, Yenagoa, to thank God for the wonderful things He has done for us and our loved ones, ranging from provisions, safety guidance and protection of lives and properties as a Bureau.

    The topic was “The Importance of Thanksgiving” and the main text was taking from the book of Jeremiah chapter 30 verse 19-21. The message laid emphasis on the need for regular Thanksgiving and the benefits attached to it.

    The Thanksgiving service was organized by the Bureau, which took place in the Bureau Conference Hall in Yenagoa, bringing together the management, staff and other guest for a moment of gratitude to God for things He has done and for those hope for.

    The Director General, Hon. Aaron Nicodemus Timiye, led the event, and was joined by Directors, Heads of Departments, staff and others well-meaning guest.

  • Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau holds its Monthly Thanksgiving Service

    Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau holds its Monthly Thanksgiving Service

    The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau held the regular end of Month Thanksgiving
    Service on Monday May 27 th 2024, presided over by Pastor Alex Preye. The main text
    was drawn from St. John’s gospel, chapter 1: 45 -46, which had to do with three notable
    characters: namely, Nathaniel- can anything good come out of Nazareth? Philip- The
    announcer and Jesus Christ the maker of all the difference at his time.
    The event which took place in the Bureau’s Conference Hall in Yenagoa, bringing
    together the management and staff for a moment of gratitude and reflection.
    The Director General of the Bureau, Hon. Aaron Nicodemus Timiye, led the event, and
    was joined by other Directors, Heads of Departments, staff and other well-meaning
    guests. The May born were also celebrated during the Thanksgiving Service was a
    significant occasion for the Bureau, symbolizing unity, commitment, and a collective
    dedication.
    In his remarks, the Director General, Hon. Aaron N. Timiye expressed profound gratitude
    to their responsibility. Bureau remains steadfast in its mission to promote transparency,
    accountability and efficiency in public procurement processes.

  • End of Year Thanking Services /Director General Birthday Celebration

    End of Year Thanking Services /Director General Birthday Celebration

    End of Year Thanksgiving services and Director General’s Birthday Celebration was held…

  • Photo – Visit of the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Vice Marshall E.O Ebiwe of the Air Mobility Command Nigeria Air Force to the Due Process Bureau.

    Photo – Visit of the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Vice Marshall E.O Ebiwe of the Air Mobility Command Nigeria Air Force to the Due Process Bureau.

    The Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Vice Marshall E.O Ebiwe of the Air Mobility Command Nigeria Air Force Paid a Courtesy visit to the Director-General Due Process Bureau.