To train and build the youth with a sense of hope and self confidence, law abiding, full of the spirit of entrepreneurship, self-reliance and mutual cooperation, committed to the ideas of National Development and Unity.
To encourage and promote Intra/Inter-State Sports Development through interaction and collaboration with other agencies for a World Class Sports Development.
Human Resources Department
The department is charged with the following responsibilities:
SPORTS DEPARTMENT
The department is saddled with the following responsibilities:
pRS DEPARTMENT
Planning, Monitoring and Information have the responsibility of charting the course of the entire Ministry as well as coordinating efforts, geared towards Youth and sports development activities. Its functions are:
FINANCE & ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT
The Department is statutorily charged with the responsibility of receipt and disbursement of Public Funds on behalf of the Ministry. In carrying out its duties, the department is to ensure that full accounting records are maintained and all laid down procedures, processes and regulations guiding the conduct of government business as contained in the Financial Regulations are strictly adhered to. The department also acts as an adviser on financial matters to the entire Ministry through the Accounting Officer. Its functions are:
PROJECT MONITORING DEPARTMENT
Functions:
MARKETING/ICT DEPARTMENT
Functions:
Achievements
for the past twenty years, we have been delivering on our mandates…
Entrepreneurship Development
In August 18th 2020, a list of 16 youths covering the eight (8) Local Government Areas was sent to the Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Development for a virtuous Entrepreneurship Programme on invitation. It was stated that eight (8) participants will be selected from the list by the Federal organizers. This programme was billed for August to October 2020 Online. Ended in October and was given starter packs.
International Youth day
In August and November 2020 respectively, the Ministry celebrated the International Youth Day within NCDC Covid-19 Guidelines, Youths from the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN, BYS, ANUIS, NUBBS, OGUAN, CLO’s etc ), Nigeria Youth Parliament, Ijaw Youth Council and other Uniform Voluntary Organizations participated.
Sports Development
In 8th August, 2021 Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens won the 2021 AITEO Cup for men and women respectively. This was made possible through the Ministry of Youth & Sports Development and the Prosperity Government.
League Winners
The State owned Football Club “Bayela Queens” under the Ministry of Youth & Sports Development became the 2021/2022 Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Champions.
National Events
At the 2022 National Sports Festival hosted by Edo State “Team Bayelsa” came second with a total of 132 Gold, 115 Silver and 90 Bronze Medals. This was a great achievement for the Ministry of Youth & Sports Development and the Bayelsa State led Prosperity Government under His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri.
Sports Festival
On the 26th March, 2023 the Ministry of Youth & Sports organized its first Maiden Edition of the Bayelsa State Sports Festival tagged “Access Bank Prosperity Unity Games” which draw Athletes across the eight (8) Local Government of the State, the event was a huge success with Yenagoa Local Government Winning the First Position with 74 Medals comprising 34 Gold, 22 Silver, 18 Bronze.
Some Sports News
National Sports Festival 2024 – Athlete Performance Analysis and Strategic Outlook
The National Sports Festival 2025, hosted at MKO Stadium, Ogun State, showcased remarkable athletic talent across 62 events. With 458 athletes and 36 teams competing, the festival highlighted Nigeria’s growing sports culture and the importance of structured development programs.
Among the top-performing states, Delta, Edo, Ogun, and Lagos led the medal standings, reflecting their strong investment in sports training. Conversely, several states recorded minimal medal achievements, indicating a need for enhanced talent development and funding strategies.
Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament: Scouting and Screening Programme Set to Kick Off
Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament: Scouting and Screening Programme Set to Begin
The Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament is set to launch its Scouting and Screening Programme from Wednesday, June 4th to Saturday, June 6th, 2025, at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex.
This initiative aims to discover and develop talented young footballers from across Bayelsa State, offering them opportunities to participate in local and international scouting programmes. A list of selected players will be published on the tournament’s official website and social media platforms.
Organizers urge coaches, managers, and relevant stakeholders to ensure their players take part in this transformative event, which promises to shape the future of football in Bayelsa State.
For full details on selected players and tournament updates, visit the official tournament platforms.
22ND NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL – SWIMMING EVENT REPORT
Host: MKO Abiola Stadium Swimming Complex, Abeokuta, Ogun StateDate: May 21–27, 2025Total Events: 41 swimming eventsParticipating States: 19Total Medals Awarded: 123 (41 Gold, 41 Silver, 41 Bronze) 🥇 OVERALL MEDAL TABLE (TOP 5) Rank State 🥇 Gold 🥈 Silver 🥉 Bronze 🏆 Total 1 Delta 17 12 9 38 2 Bayelsa 16 8 7 31 … Read more