DICKSON HENRY SERIAKE

Henry Seriake Dickson, CON (born 28 January 1966 in Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, and public administrator. He currently serves as Senator for Bayelsa West in the 10th National Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dickson earned his LL.B (Honours) from Rivers State University of Science and Technology and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993. He began his legal career as Principal Solicitor of Seriake Dickson & Co., gaining experience in civil and corporate law before transitioning to public service. His political career includes roles as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Bayelsa State (2006–2007), Member of the House of Representatives representing Sagbama/Ekeremor (2007–2012), and Governor of Bayelsa State (2012–2020). During his governorship, Dickson implemented free primary and secondary education, constructed model boarding schools including the Ijaw National Academy, expanded infrastructure and roads, developed the Bayelsa International Airport, and improved healthcare facilities. In 2020, he was elected Senator for Bayelsa West, serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change. He has been recognized for championing Ijaw nationalism, environmental protection, human capital development, and regional empowerment.