Gov. Douye Diri, of Bayelsa State has inaugurated members of the State Executive Council.
This include 24 commissioners and the Special Adviser of Political Matters.
The appointees and their Portfolios:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources:
David Alagoa
- Budget and Economic Planning:
Salo Alamieyeseigha
- Communication, Science and Technology:Promise Ekio
4.Culture and Tourism:
Dr. Iti Orugbani
- Education :
Gentle Emelah
- Finance:
Maxwel Ebibai
- Health:
Dr.Pagbara Igwelle
- Justice:
Dambo Birigha, SAN
- Special Project: Ekisah
Sinkumoh
- Information and Orientation:
Duba Ayiba
- Labour, Employment and Empowerment: Otokito Federal
- Lands, Housing and Urban Development:
Barr. Esau Andrew
- Local Govt, Chieftency and Community Development: Thompson Amule
- Mineral Resources:
Dr. Ebiere Jones
- Power and Water Resources: Ebitei Tonyon
- Environment: Iselema Gbaranbiri
- Trade, Industry and Investment: Stanley Braboke
- Women,Children Affairs and Social Development: Faith Opene
- Works and Infrastructure: Surv. Moses Teibowei
- Youths and Sports Development:
Igali Daniel
- Special Duty, Bayelsa West:
Obosi Churson
- Special Duty, Bayelsa East: Preye Broderick
- Special Duty, Bayelsa Central:
Flint George
- Transport:
Grace Ekiotenne
Chief Collins Cocodia, was sworn-in as Special Adviser, Political Matters and such becomes a member of the cabinet.