The formal launch ceremony of the MPP9  project in Bayelsa state took place onTuesday, March 04, 2010 at Ididie Hotels in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Launch programme attracted digin itaries from the various stakeholders in the state covering government officials, CSOs, communities and the media. The state governor was represented by the Commissioner of finance and Budget, Dr. Opuala Charles. Also in attendance were Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice – Hon Chief George Ikoli (SAN),Commissioner for Education, Chief Josephine Ezonbodo, Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Gaieye Frank Oputu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agric and Natural Resources, Mr Perekake Gede, Special Adviser (SA) on NGOs and Donor Agencies, Hon. Torpedo Amananagham, Ogbia Local Government Council Chairman, Chief Akataka Okpu, Yenagoa Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Monesue Macbere, GM of Glory land Television.

It was a double for Edo State as the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and the State Launch workshop was held on the 10^th of February 2010. The occasion was agog with dignitaries from the State Government, the Local Government and the civil society organizations, the event was very well attended. In attendance from the Edo State Government were Hon. Parry Eriase, The Secretary to Edo State Government, who represented the Governor, Comrade Adams Alihu Oshiomole. Barrister T. E. Ulinfoh, Permanent Secretary Government House. Pharm (Mrs) L. A. Iwu, Permanent Secretary State Planning Commission. Mr. Odigie, Director, Donor Agencies Coordination, State Planning Commission. The Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Relations, Hon. Osa Edekel. From the National Planning Commission, Mr. A. A. Taiwo, the Deputy Director of International Cooperation, represented the Honourable Minister of National Planning Commission.