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  • CBN, Dickson, others laud Mosilo Bayelsa Rice Outgrowers Scheme

    CBN, Dickson, others laud Mosilo Bayelsa Rice Outgrowers Scheme

    The Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson has praised Moses Siloko Siasia for initiating the Mosilo Bayelsa Rice Outgrowers Scheme, stressing that it will improve the economy of the state, create jobs and make the state a major player in the rice farming and processing industry in the country.

    The scheme, expected to create jobs for over 20, 000 people, is the initiative of Mosilo Group, a multi-billion naira business empire, with huge investments in engineering, real estate, oil and gas, agro processing and project management.

    Speaking at the flag off of the scheme in Yenagoa, Governor Dickson stated that the initiative is in line with the agricultural policies of the state and pledged government’s support to enable the scheme succeed.

    Represented by the state Commissioner for agriculture, Prince Doodei Week, the state governor lauded Moses Siasia for the project, saying he has made the state proud and called on other Bayelsans to emulate him.

    Dickson expressed optimism that the project when fully operational will engage the people of the state positively and urged Bayelsa farmers and intended farmers to embrace the scheme while reassuring the investor of Bayelsa State commitment in providing an enabling environment for the scheme and the 40,000mt per year Rice Milling Plant.

    Moses Siasia

    The Chairman/CEO Mosilo Group, Mr. Moses Siasia stated that the scheme was born out of his desire to harness the agricultural potentials of the state in the area of rice value chain, adding that the scheme will generate at least 3,417 direct and 20,000 indirect job opportunities, including ancillary jobs among others.

    He explained that the model is 7,000ha for cultivation directly by Mosilo group as a nucleus estate and 3,000ha to be planted by the Outgrowers in different local government areas.

    He noted that interested Bayelsans with at least two hectares of land can be part of the scheme as Mosilo global Services will support them with training, provide them with seedlings and will buy off the rice paddy from them after harvest.

    Mr. Tonye Isenah, Chief Whip of the state House of assembly, Mr. Kemela Okara, Commissioner of Trade & Investment and SSG designate; Brigadier General Paul Boroh (Rtd), the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme; Engr. David West Managing Director of Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, representatives from Bank of Industry, Central Bank of Nigeria and The Nigerian Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending NIRSAL and other dignitaries lauded the company for the project and called on Bayelsans to be part of the scheme as it will improve not just the financial status of individuals but the economy of the state.

  • PDP has no respect for my generation – Siasia

    PDP has no respect for my generation – Siasia

    [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he chairman of Mosilo group, and governorship aspirant in Bayelsa state, Moses Siasia, has disclosed that the Peoples Democratic Party does not have respect for the younger generation.

    Siasia, who said this recently in a statement signed personally, recounted his experience and support for successive governments in the country stating that he cannot continue being the PDP.

    “For many years now, I have been actively involved in supporting successive governments in my beloved country Nigeria.

    “I have always believed that every citizen needs to support their government for such government to succeed which was why I supported the governments of late President Umaru Musa YarA’dua and that of Goodluck Jonathan.

    “I had thought that by supporting these two governments, I would have fulfilled my patriotic duties as a citizen of my country. I have continuously done my best through my various contributions towards governance in Nigeria through my organization ‘Nigerian Young Professional Forum (NYPF)’.

    “I joined the PDP when one of my overzealous cousins went to my ward to talk about registering me there. I later found the idea to be a very good one and was excited about the whole idea of party politics and making a difference.

    “I continued to be actively involved in party politics since 2013 till date and the more I got involved in the politics of the party, the more discouraged I became,” he recounted.

    Siasia, who is the founder of the Nigerian Young Professional Forum (NYPF), lamented the ways and manners of running the party.

    He said: “I saw that so many things were not been done properly and always wanted to advice and make corrections but the more vocal I became, the more they isolated me, may be because they felt I was a threat to the business as usual way of doing things.

    “I always wanted to see a PDP that will transform into modern day realities and a party that places high premium on the ‘Youth’ who are the engine room of any nation but the more I pushed for youth inclusion in all affairs of the party, the more I was isolated. There was always greater emphasis on money politics rather than ideological prospects.

    “I have carefully watched over the years and have come to the painful conclusion that the PDP is not ready to change its old ways of imposition, godfatherism and gangsterism.

    “After the elections, it became very obvious and clear that Nigerians had rejected the PDP because they were tired of seeing the same old faces doing the same thing for 16years.

    “Faces that the people were convinced are corrupt and can’t bring the desired change to the people. The people wanted new faces and something new”.

    The Mosilo group chief further stated that PDP had a clear chance of redeeming its image in the eyes of the Nigerian people by injecting fresh ideas and fresh faces which would have automatically rebranded the party and restore confidence in the party.

    “I had presented myself to the party on many occasions urging them to use me as that face with a perfect case for Bayelsa State but the party has failed to take advantage of this great opportunity, he said.

    Siasia noted that the PDP had every opportunity to rebrand and rediscover itself after its defeat at the just concluded general election but it is now clear they do not wish to change or evolve.

    “I, have, therefore, today the 22nd of August decided to leave the party for ideological reasons.  I can no longer stay in the party because they do not have respect for my generation or me.

    “I have nothing personal with the party and will continue to respect her but I think young people have no future in the party,” Siasia summed.

     

  • Young PDP guber aspirant, Siasia, to dump party

    Young PDP guber aspirant, Siasia, to dump party

    Moses Siloko Siasia, 35-year old governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State, is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for a new political party.
    Siasia, the Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.) of Mosilo Group, is expected to lead over 700 youth leaders across the eight local government areas of the state to the new party.
    According to a source within Siasia’s campaign disclosed on Wednesday that the decision by the astute businessman to dump the PDP is based on the injustice to other aspirants by the newly selected executive committees of the party who are loyal to Governor Seriake Dickson.
    The source further told The Nation that besides the insincerity and unity of purpose observed by Siasia, the lack of internal democracy within the various organs of the party in the state contributed to the decision.
    The source also hinted that over 15 political parties within the state are willing to adopt Siasia as their sole candidate.
    “Moses Siasia is leaving the PDP because he is convinced that the party is not yet ready to change its ways of imposition and godfatherism.
    “He is convinced that the PDP has not learnt its lessons from the last general elections and will surely suffer the same fate at the forth-coming elections in the state. The governor is running the PDP in Bayelsa like a private estate and has sidelined former President Goodluck Jonathan, a prominent son of the state.
    “There is no reason to continue to stay in the party with him. It is advisable for everyone to leave the party for him so he can do as he wishes with it. Very soon, he will be the only one left in the party,” The Nation gathered.
    Furthermore, the source noted that Siasia will declare for his new party very soon adding that ‘he will not join APC’ because of the cultural mentality of the Ijaw people who see APC as the party responsible for the defeat of their kinsman at the presidential poll.
    The also added that Siasia, being very loyal to the Ijaw race, will never do anything to offend them or hurt their emotions. “He is a patriotic Ijaw son”.
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  • Bayelsa guber aspirant, 35, condemns Senate fracas

    Bayelsa guber aspirant, 35, condemns Senate fracas

    Chairman of the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum, Moses Siasia has condemned the fracas that erupted at the National Assembly over the election of principal officers on Thursday.
    Siasia, in a statement urged Legislators to be mindful of their actions, which according to him: “Doesn’t inspire good leadership example to the younger generation.“
    “I wish to condemn in the strongest of terms the unfortunate event that happened on Thursday at the hallowed chambers of the House of Representatives in course of choosing principal officers of the House which led to the mace, the symbol of authority of the House being taken out of the Chambers and caused the nation serious embarrassment.
    “I find it indeed regrettable that some of our fathers could not resist the temptation to self help as this will send a very wrong signal to the younger generation.
    “Our legislators in both chambers must know that young Nigerians are always watching and looking up to them for inspiration, leadership and mentorship.
    “I find it particularly disheartening that young folks like me had to watch members of the House of Reps who are supposed to be honourable members engage in this very dishonorable act of fighting and unruly behaviour.
    “To me, lawmakers should always be above board and never be found wanton in any way that will bring disrepute to their offices or the institution of the National Assembly.
    “It should be unheard of that lawmakers will suddenly become law breakers right inside the chambers of the National Assembly even in the full glare of the nation on national television.
    “Yes, democracy guarantees freedom of expression but not freedom of lawlessness. Our legislators must not allow young Nigerians to lose confidence and respect in them and the institution of the National Assembly because of their conduct.
    “In my opinion, the leadership tussle could have been resolved through matured and diplomatic ways instead of confrontation. A simple “Walk-Out” by aggrieved Honourable Members would have sent a very clear message to the leadership of the House and could have resulted into immediate resolution of this matter.
    “I urge our legislators to always tour the path of peace as conducts like this in the past even resulted into the death of one of our finest legislators,” Siasia pled.
    He further called on the legislators to be mindful of what impressions the international communities, friends of Nigeria and even children who are watching them closely may form.
    “They should show the world that our democracy has come of age and be exemplary always,” he summed.