Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau

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  • TWO-DAY INDUCTION PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

    TWO-DAY INDUCTION PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

    The Due Process Bureau concluded a two-days Training and induction program for the newly employed procurement officers on October 8th and 9th. The program aimed to equip participants with the required   knowledge and skills, in their new career /journey.

    The Resource persons delivered training sessions on fundamental procurement, tendering, and bidding procedures other topics included the Bayelsa State Public Procurement Law 2020 and procurement planning. The training also covered code of conduct, ethics, and e-procurement. Interactive sessions and Q&A opportunities were provided.

    The facilitators included Mr. Charles Enuma, procurement specialist Mr. Tari Michael Ofongo Ag Director Humam Resources Management, Barr (Mrs Ebinimi Fiebai Brutolu, Head legal service, Pastor Anthony Atotu QS Ag Director Technical Service, Chief Josiah Howells Onyesi, Ag Director Information, Communication and Technology, and Ag. Head of department sam -Ateki Fieye. Participants were engaged in discussions on contract management and risk management.

    The Director-General commended the facilitators for their excellent presentation and coordination of the training. He urged the newly employed procurement officers to be good ambassadors of the Bureau, and also take advantage of the opportunity of the training to equip them Selves for the job roles and responsibility ahead of them 

      The training concluded with an interactive session. The program was well-received, and participants gained valuable insights.

     

  • The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau Hosted its monthly Thanksgiving Service on Monday, September 29, 2025

    The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau Hosted its monthly Thanksgiving Service on Monday, September 29, 2025

    The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau hosted its monthly Thanksgiving Service on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Bureau’s Conference Hall. The event gathered staff and guests for a moment of gratitude, reflection, and celebration, with special recognition for staff members born in September.

    Pastor Clement Ogunuku delivered the sermon on the theme ‘God of Possibility,’ drawing insights from 2 Kings 6:6, Ephesians 2:20, and 1 Samuel 17. He emphasized the importance of a personal relationship with God, stating that nothing is impossible. He cited David’s triumph over Goliath and Jesus’s miracle of feeding the masses with just five loaves of bread as examples. His message encouraged the audience to deepen their faith, and he led a special prayer session for the celebrants.

    During the ceremony, Sir Timipre Jame, Director of Accounts, proposed a toast to the celebrants, followed by the cutting of the birthday cake. Director Richard Afenfia presented gifts to the celebrants, directors, heads of departments, and other staff and guests.

    The Thanksgiving Service reinforced the Bureau’s commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation, unity, and shared purpose among its workforce, promoting teamwork

     

  • Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau Holds Monthly Thanksgiving Service

    Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau Holds Monthly Thanksgiving Service

    The Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau held its monthly Thanksgiving Service on Monday, 26th May 2025, at the Bureau’s Conference Hall. The gathering brought together staff and well-wishers for a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration.

    A special highlight of the event was the recognition of staff members born in the month of May.

    Ms. Agness Oloye (Ps) delivered an inspiring sermon titled “Depending on God’s Blessing,” drawing her message from John 6:27 and Jeremiah 26:1. She encouraged attendees to trust in God rather than rely solely on personal strength. She also underscored the value of humility, describing it as a pathway to progress and divine favor.

    After the message, Ms. Oloye led prayers for the May celebrants. This was followed by a heartfelt toast from Mr. Josiah Onyesi, who expressed deep gratitude to Jesus. The celebration continued with a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the celebrants.

    To mark the occasion, the Director General presented gifts to the May celebrants, as well as to Directors, Heads of Departments, staff, and guests.

    The event reflected the Bureau’s enduring commitment to gratitude, unity, and team spirit

  • Staff of the Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau attends CIPSMIN conference in Port-Harcourt.

    Staff of the Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau attends CIPSMIN conference in Port-Harcourt.

    The 2024 Rivers State Conference of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) took place between July 30th and 31st at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Port Harcourt. This event, targeting Chartered Procurers and Purchasing Professionals, focused on the theme “Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Management Practices – A Game Changer for National Development.”

    The conference was mainly for Members of the CIPSMN who are known by the CIPSMN Establishment Act of 2007 in sections 1(1)(c), 5(11) and 20 as Chartered Procurers/Professional Procurers/Purchasing and Supply Professionals respectively.

    The purpose of the conference was to expose and build capacity and skills of Chartered Procurers/Professional Procurers/Purchasing and Supply Professionals with the emerging and contemporary global issue of Sustainable Procurement and how to practically integrate sustainability factors into procurement for business and National Development.

    Key presentations included:

    • Professor N. Gladson Nwokah from Rivers State University spoke on the “Introduction to Supply Chain Management and National Development,” highlighting the role of efficient Supply Chain Management (SCM) in ensuring economic stability, growth, and national prosperity.
    • Dr. Abdul A. Mamman presented “Sustainable Procurement and National Development,” discussing the importance of sustainable procurement in achieving value for money, benefiting society and the economy, and minimizing environmental harm. He emphasized resource efficiency, waste reduction, and ethical practices.
    • Dr. Biebele E. Arimie shared insights on “Integrating Sustainability in Procurement” using the SEEG approach (Social, Environmental, Economic, and Governance considerations). He also covered “Green Logistics Management,” focusing on optimizing transportation, reducing packaging waste, and minimizing the environmental impact of logistics activities to support climate action and sustainable development.
    • Dr. Cyprian N. Ojum discussed “Sustainable Artificial Intelligence,” emphasizing the development of energy-efficient, transparent, and ethically designed AI systems. He highlighted AI’s potential to enhance organizational competitiveness and drive national development.

    The conference brought together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the integration of sustainable procurement and supply chain management into national development agendas. The event provided valuable insights and practical solutions for sustainable national development.

    Representing the Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau were Mr. James Peter Timiye (Head of Accounts), Mr. Onyesi Josiah Howells (Head of ICT), Engr. Aaron Denyefa George (Assistant to the Director General), Mr. Fieye Sam Ateki, and other staff members.