Tombia Community Commends Governor Diri For Appointing Prof Sese As Agriculture Commissioner
The people of Tombia Community in Bayelsa State, have expressed their appreciation to the Governor of the State, Senator Douye Diri, for appointing one of their distinguished sons, Prof Beke Tuboukiye Sese, as Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources.
In a statement, the community described the appointment as a purposeful decision that demonstrates Governor Diri’s confidence in competence, experience and commitment to the development of Bayelsa State.
The people of Tombia particularly commended the Governor for giving Prof Sese the opportunity to contribute his expertise to the implementation of the agricultural vision of the Prosperity Administration.
Since assuming office, Prof Sese has reportedly pursued policies and programmes aimed at boosting agricultural production, empowering farmers, creating opportunities for youths and women, and strengthening food security across the State.
Among the initiatives highlighted are the promotion of made-in-Bayelsa rice production and the expansion of rice farming, as well as the provision of agricultural inputs, including rice seedlings, irrigation kits, cassava stems and other materials to farmers.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with Prof Sese, on the saddle, has also been credited with distributing over 5,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers and supporting agricultural entrepreneurs across the State.
According to the statement, emphasis has also been placed on youth empowerment through training in cassava production, fish farming, vegetable cultivation, greenhouse farming and other modern agricultural practices, with starter support provided to beneficiaries.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources has further strengthened partnerships with development organisations and institutions, including LIFE-ND, IFAD and NIFOR, as well as international partners, to expand agricultural opportunities and improve the livelihoods of farmers in Bayelsa State.
In the area of oil palm development, the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, under the watch of Prof Sese, has collaborated with NIFOR and supported farmers through the distribution of 3,000 oil palm seedlings, among other interventions.
The statement also highlighted efforts to empower women in agriculture through grants, farm inputs, training and initiatives designed to link women with markets and agricultural value chains.
It noted that more than 2,125 women were reported to have benefited from the first phase of the LIFE-ND programme in Bayelsa State in 2026, further underscoring the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources' focus on inclusive agricultural development.
The Tombia Community further expressed confidence that Prof Sese would continue to contribute meaningfully to the agricultural transformation agenda of the Prosperity Government and urged stakeholders to continue to support initiatives that promote food security, economic empowerment and sustainable development in the State.
The community said further details of the Commissioner’s programmes and achievements would be made available in due course.
From the foregoing, it is evident that the people of the community and by extension, the entire State are not only happy but also proud that one of their own, in the person of Prof Beke Sese was chosen by the Governor as Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources to serve in the Prosperity Administration, where he has steadily and tirelessly been making his impact felt.
It is worthy of note that Prof Beke Sese is not only humble, unassuming and generous, he is also self-effacing, creative, hardworking, innovative and enterprising, and has brought these qualities to bear in his work, as both lecturer and commissioner.
