Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has confirmed the appointment of his spokesman, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, as the substantive Chief Press Secretary.
The governor also approved the appointment of 29 aides comprising honorary special advisers, technical advisers and special advisers.
A statement by Alabrah said those who made the list as honorary special advisers are Harcourt Adukeh, Special Adviser on Urban Renewal; Mr. Matthew Seiyefa, Special Adviser on Security; Chief Joshua Fumudoh, Special Adviser on Izon National Affairs; Rev. David Zilly Aggrey, Special Adviser on Religion 1 and Archbishop Winning Willy Bunting, Special Adviser on Religion 2.
The statement also said Mr. Boma Spero-Jack, Mr. Dennis Sami, Mrs. Ebizi Ndiomu-Brown, and Pastor S.S John Peters were appointed technical advisers to the governor.
The statement also disclosed that 25 persons made the list as special advisers.
They are Rev. Godspower Asingba; Hon. Victor Sam-Ateki; Mr. Akpoebi Agberebi; Felix Awaoikiega; Dr. Tonkiri Ayakeme; Mr. Godspower Keku; Barrister Jackson Suokiri; Barrister Eunice Akene; Hon. Frank Otele; Mr. Michael Evure; Hon. Gabriel Ogbara; Mr. Richard Ibegu and Dr. Jonathan Obuebite.
Others, according to Alabrah, are Chief Walter Benwari, Hon. Belemote Watson, Chief Oyeinfie Jonjon, Josephine Akande, Obriki Sylbriks, Mr. Perry George, Mr. Adolphus Forcados, Mr. Morris Joshua, Hon. Perekiye Buruboyefe, Mr. Famous Daunemigha, Zikenah Opigo, and Barnabas Edure.
The statement further said the appointees would be sworn in on a later date.