The recruitment process for the Douye Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme Phase 4 is set to commence. In a bid to ensure a seamless and transparent exercise, the programme will be rolled out across all eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) according to the schedule below.
The process will be conducted at the respective LGA headquarters, with the full involvement of the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen from each LGA to ensure community participation and proper oversight.
Mrs. Charity Kens Godwin, Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entrepreneurship Development and Director General of the Douye Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme, stated that the recruitment will be coordinated to ensure fairness and equal access for eligible applicants across the state.
Recruitment Schedule
S/N | Local Government Area | Date (March 2026) | Venue & Notes
- Yenagoa LGA – Monday, 2nd March
To be held at the LGA Headquarters, in collaboration with the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen of each community. - Kolokuma/Opokuma (KOLGA) LGA – Tuesday, 3rd March
To be held at the LGA Headquarters, in collaboration with the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen. - Sagbama LGA – Wednesday, 4th March
To be held at the LGA Headquarters, in collaboration with the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen. - Brass LGA – Thursday, 5th March
To be held at the LGA Headquarters, in collaboration with the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen. - Southern Ijaw LGA – Monday, 9th March
To be held at the LGA Headquarters, in collaboration with the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen. - Ekeremor LGA – Tuesday, 10th March
To be held at the LGA Headquarters, in collaboration with the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen. - Ogbia LGA – Wednesday, 11th March
To be held at the LGA Headquarters, in collaboration with the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen. - Nembe LGA – Thursday, 12th March
To be held at the LGA Headquarters, in collaboration with the Youth Presidents and CDC Chairmen.
All CDC Chairmen and Youth Presidents of the various communities are kindly requested to lend their full support and collaboration to the programme’s implementation team. Their partnership is vital to ensuring the proper and fair distribution of registration forms to eligible persons in rural areas.
Skills to Be Acquired
Douye Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme (Phase 4)
- Mastering AI Tools
- Web Design
- App Development
- Animation
- Video and Photo Editing
- Graphic Design
- Content Creation
- Digital Marketing
- Dropshipping
- Phone Repair
- Catering, Pastries, and Food Processing
- Fashion Design
- Paint Production and Application
- Acrylic Nail Fixing, Eyelash Extension, and Contact Lens Application
- Makeup and Gele Tying
- Shoe Production
- Solar and Electrical Works
- Barbing
- Cosmetology
- Soap and Detergent Production
- Fish Farming
- Snail Farming
- Generator and Plant Repairs
- Welding
Individuals who have previously benefited from this scheme with starter packs are not eligible to participate in the Phase 4 recruitment. Defaulters will face legal consequences, including arrest and prosecution.
Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has demonstrated his commitment to ensuring that all Bayelsans are equipped with the necessary skills for economic empowerment and self-sufficiency.
