The Bayelsa State Government has described the emergence of Daniel Doingoil popularly known as Idyl as the winner of the recently concluded singing competition, “The Voice Nigeria” in South Africa as an indication Bayelsa is not about militant activities.

Doingoli an undergraduate student at the state-owned Niger Delta University, Amassoma hails from Kolokuma in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state.

The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite, congratulated the winner and described his victory as a morale booster for other teeming youths in the state.

He said Idyl with his scintillating performance has showed to the World that Bayelsa state is not and should not be seen as a place for militant activities.

Obuebite also extended his congratulations to Idyl’s coach while he was in the house, Timi Dakolo and other coaches – Yemi Alade, Waje, and Patoranking who at one point or the other helped him achieve this victory.