Bayelsa State Government House

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Bayelsa State Government House
Bayelsa State Government House
Alternative namesCreek Heaven
General information
TypeOffice and residence of the Bayelsa State Governor
Location Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
AddressGovernment House, Creek Heaven, P.M.B 1, Yenagoa, 560231, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Town or city Yenagoa
Country Nigeria
Coordinates 4°56′30.9″N6°16′25.6″E / 4.941917°N 6.273778°E / 4.941917; 6.273778
Current tenants Governor of Bayelsa State
Owner Bayelsa State Government

The Bayelsa State Government House, also known as Creek Heaven is the residence and administrative office of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Located in Yenagoa, the building, houses the governor's and deputy governor's office since the establishment of the state in 1996. [1] The incumbent governor Douye Diri resides there. [2]

It serves as the office and residence for the Governor and the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, along with housing several administrative departments. The Bayelsa State Government House serves as a key symbol of governance, reflecting the state's commitment to leadership and progress. Its location in Yenagoa reinforces its role as a central point for the state's administration. [3]

Use

Creek Haven is central to the state's administrative functions and official events. It is used for:

References

  1. "Bayelsa – History & Culture – Bayelsa State Government". Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  2. Administrator, Web (19 February 2024). "SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR DOUYE DIRI AND HIS DEPUTY AS GOVERNOR AND DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE". Bayelsa State Judiciary. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  3. "A New House for Bayelsa – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  4. "BAYELSA GOVT. HONOURS LATE ALAMIEYESEIGHA". De-Saint-online news Blog. 10 April 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  5. Rapheal (1 June 2018). "Bayelsa: No going back on reforms –Dickson". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 29 December 2024.