By Perekeme Odon In the heart of the Niger Delta lies a state abundantly blessed with natural resources, yet impoverished in the full expression of its human capital. Bayelsa, the cradle of Nigeria’s oil wealth, remains alarmingly dependent on political patronage rather than the power of creativity, innovation, and enterprise. Unlike Lagos, Rivers, or Akwa Ibom, where industrious locals seize opportunities, nurture their talents, and transform them into sustainable ventures, Bayelsa appears trapped in a cycle of political dependence and creative inertia. As the distinguished journalist Ovieteme George rightly lamented,…
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