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.

Also in his Speech the Special Adviser on NGOs and Donor Agencies, Hon. Torpedo Amananaghan called on all stakeholders to put in their best and ensure that the projects to be executed should be focused on communities in the rural areas.

The PMU being represented by Mr. Usani affirm the EU commitment to the implementation of the MPP9 project in the state. He called for collective participation from benefitting communities, local government councils and other stakeholders in achieving the desired goal of development.

SA on NGOs & Donor Agencies to the governor seated in the High Table  during the Launch.

Anyens Adogu making a Presentation about the MPP9 project during the Launch Programme.