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
Gov. Diri Rewards Wrestling Classics Medalists
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has awarded cash prizes to wrestlers from the state who excelled at the 3rd Gov. Diri National Wrestling Classics held in Yenagoa. Gold medalists received N500,000, silver medalists N200,000, and bronze medalists N100,000 each. Governor Diri also rewarded Team Bayelsa with N2 million and the Dynamite Wrestling Club with N1 million. He emphasized the importance of grassroots talent development and pledged continued support for athletes in Bayelsa. The state emerged as the overall winner in Greco-Roman, freestyle, and female categories.
Statistical Analysis of the 3rd Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics: Bayelsa’s Dominance and Key Performances
The 3rd Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics saw intense competition across various weight categories, with Bayelsa State emerging as the dominant force. The statistical analysis highlights Bayelsa’s outstanding performance, securing top finishes in key categories such as the 52 kg Greco-Roman, 59 kg Women’s Wrestling, and 92 kg Freestyle. Other states, including Ondo, Edo, and Delta, also displayed strong performances, contributing to a competitive tournament. The analysis focuses on the top performers in each category, shedding light on the strategies, skills, and determination that led to their victories.
Sports: A Pivotal Platform for Unleashing Youth Talent – Gov. Douye Diri
Gov. Diri praised the success of the event, noting Bayelsa’s dominance in the competition, and recognized Commonwealth Games silver medalist Ebikewenimo Welson with a ₦1 million reward for his sportsmanship. He also commended the Ministry of Sports Development and Hon. Commissioner Dr. Daniel Igali for their role in organizing the event.
“Investing in sports not only builds champions but strengthens our economy,” Gov. Diri concluded, reaffirming Bayelsa’s commitment to developing both athletic and academic excellence.
