Diri Signs Disability, BMUTH Bills into Law, Dissolves Bayelsa United Board and Management
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has signed into law two significant bills aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and protecting the rights of persons living with disabilities in the state.
The bills, signed during the 188th State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa, are the Bayelsa State Agency for People with Disability Bill and the Bayelsa Medical University Teaching Hospital (BMUTH) Bill.
The disability bill, a private member's bill sponsored by Dr. Charles Daniel, who represents Brass Constituency I in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, provides for the establishment of an agency dedicated to safeguarding the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities.
Presenting the bill to the governor, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, said the legislation was designed to protect people with disabilities from discrimination, abuse, and other harmful practices, while promoting their inclusion in society.
Speaking after signing the bill, Governor Diri emphasized that the new law underscores his administration's commitment to protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and ensuring that they are not subjected to any form of discrimination.
The governor also assented to the Bayelsa Medical University Teaching Hospital Bill, a move expected to enhance medical education, research, and healthcare service delivery in the state.
In a related development, Governor Diri announced the dissolution of the Board and Management of Bayelsa United Football Club.
The governor said the decision became necessary due to the club's poor performance despite the substantial resources and support provided by the state government.
He stressed the need for greater accountability and improved results in the management of the state's football club, expressing optimism that the restructuring would reposition the team for better performance in future competitions.Headline Alternatives:
