Dickson appoints new CPS, reshuffles media team

GOVERNOR Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has appointed a new Chief Press Secretary to fill the void created as former CPS, Daniel Iworiso Markson, is appointed commissioner in the state.

The new CPS is Mr Francis Ottah-Agbo.

It would be recalled Mr Ottah-Agbo was until his present appointment, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Relations.

In view of the fore-going, the Governor has approved the appointment of Mr Fidelis Soriwei to take over from Mr Agbo, as the new Special Adviser on Media Relations.

The Governor also approved the re-assignment of Dr John Idumangi to the newly established Directorate of Policy and Programmes as the Director-General.

Dr Idumangi, was until his re-assignment, the General Manager of the Bayelsa state Broadcasting Corporation, Glory Fm 97.1, Yenagoa.

Dickson thanked, Dr John Idumangi for his meritorious services to the state at various times and different capacities.

The out-going General Manager of Glory FM, also received plaudits for the various reforms he carried out to reposition the radio for a more effective service delivery and the dissemination of government’s policies and programmes.

The void was filled, as the Governor approved the appointment of Mr Tari Febabor, as the new General Manager of the State Broadcasting Corporation.

Mr Febabor had previously served as the Deputy General Manager of the corporation.

The Governor noted that all the appointments are with immediate effect.