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Jan282025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Diri Emerges South-South Governors Forum Chairman *Region Backs FG’s Tax Reform, Demands Increased Oil Derivation

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Governors of the South-South geo-political have unanimously picked Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, as chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. Senator Diri was elected on Tuesday during the forum’s meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, the state capital. Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, emerged as vice chairman of the forum. Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, moved the motion nominating Diri while his Rivers State counterpart, Siminalayi Fubara, seconded it. Responding, Diri said his emergence as chairman was a call to higher service and promised to serve the forum and the region diligently. He said it was not an office for him alone but a collective task for all governors of the South-South to move the region forward. Diri s...

Jan182025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

ROAD TO GOVT HOUSE: How I Declined Offer to be a Ritualist ..Douye Diri.

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has revealed how his absolute faith in God earned him the sobriquet ‘Miracle Governor.’ Speaking on Friday during the KOLGA (Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area) Annual Day of Thanksgiving held in Sampou, his community, the Bayelsa governor disclosed how in 2020, a senior citizen of Nigeria invited him to Abuja and advised him to perform certain rituals if he wanted to be governor but that he turned down the offer. He had challenged the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 2019 governorship poll as winner and the matter was then pending at the Supreme Court. Diri told the crowd at the gathering that the senior citizen flew in some marabouts from Senegal to perform the rituals. When he bluntly...

Dec162024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

I AM BACK ON DUTY…Gov Douye Diri

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, today ended his annual leave and will resume his official duties immediately. A statement by his spokesperson, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Monday, informed that the Bayelsa Governor, who went on a three-week leave on November 25, will resume on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Governor Diri expressed appreciation to people of the state for their prayers and continuous support for his administration while he was on vacation. He said the administration remains steadfast, united and committed to its social contract with the people and will continue to deliver projects and policies that positively impact on the lives of all inhabitants of Bayelsa.

Nov102024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

It’s Rare Privilege To Be Bayelsa Governor – Diri *Institutes Ernest Ikoli Annual Lecture

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he is determined to leave lasting legacies in infrastructure development as he considers it a rare privilege to govern the state. Senator Diri stated this on Saturday during a gala night organised by the state government in honour of members of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. The event rounded off the three-day 20th All-Nigerian Editors Conference(ANEC) held in the state capital. Governor Diri said he treats issues of development of the state seriously as he is aware that constitutionally he is allowed only two terms in office. He assured that with his deputy, they will keep doing their best in the remaining three years for Bayelsans to feel the impact of...

Oct312024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov Diri Presents N689.44bn 2025 Budget To Bayelsa Assembly

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, presented the 2025 fiscal year budget proposal of N689.440 billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. While presenting the appropriation bill christened, "Budget of ASSURED Prosperity," Governor Diri stressed that implementing the 2025 budget would require some level of efficiency and synergy in government activities across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). He said the overall outcome of the budget will significantly depend on the level of fiscal and monetary policy coordination. He charged the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to accordingly ensure fiscal discipline, transparency, accountability and proper coordination in the implementation processes. The state's helmsman, ...

Oct282024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

GOV DOUYE DIRI CRIES OUT: FG Deny Niger Delta Gas Flare Revenues

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has bemoaned the failure of the Federal Government to remit to Niger Delta states revenues from gas flare fines and royalties paid by oil firms to its coffers. Governor Diri said the oil producing states and indeed the communities in the region that bear the brunt of gas flaring have been deprived of the revenue accruing to the Federal Government over the years. He again lamented the situation where oil companies situate their administrative offices far from their operational bases and shortchanging states like Bayelsa of personal income and other taxes. Senator Diri stated this on Monday during an expanded state executive council meeting during which the final report of the Bayelsa State Oil and Environment Commission (BSOEC) was pre...

Oct272024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

BAYELSA JOINS THE BIG BOYS CLUB AS GOV DOUYE DIRI APPROVES N80,000 MINIMUM WAGE

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the sum of N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service with effect from November 1, 2024. Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as N7billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities. His spokesperson, Daniel Alabrah, who disclosed these in a statement, said the Bayelsa governor acknowledged the challenging times workers face in the state due to the rise in the cost of living. The statement read: “To address the harsh times and in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment Act 2024), the Prosperity Administration of His Excellency Senater Douye Diri has approved the sum of N80,000 as minimum wage for the state’s workers “Governor Diri...

Oct152024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

GOV DOUYE DIRI MEETS OYETOLA, EXPLORE AREAS OF COLLABORATION, PARTNERSHIP

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has solicited the support of the Federal Government towards developing the deep seaport at Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area and the blue economy potential of the state. Governor Diri expressed the optimism that by collaborating with the Federal Government, a lot can be achieved for the benefit of the state and the country. The Bayelsa governor stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, in his office in Abuja on Monday. He said he received the news of the creation of the ministry by President Bola Tinubu with excitement, saying the fact that Bayelsa was the first state in Nigeria to also establish a similar ministry was indicative of its seriousness to develop the state’s b...

Oct92024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

You’re Jinx Breaker, Gov Diri Commends Eruani, Azikel Refinery President

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said President of the Azikel Group, Dr. Azibapu Eruani, broke the jinx in establishing the Azikel Modular Refinery, which is the first crude oil-related industry in the state,. Senator Diri gave the commendation on Tuesday when he visited the refinery complex located at Obunagha in Yenagoa Local Government Area for the first time. The governor commended Eruani’s business acumen, noting that the abundance of crude in the state would eliminate losses and other impediments to smooth operations of the refinery. He also stated that the refinery had changed the status of the state in its industrialisation drive and that it met the dreams of its founding fathers. The Bayelsa helmsman said the refinery would improve the internally gene...

Sep252024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

BAYELSA BEYOND OIL: Gov Douye Offers Tax Relief, Land *As Gov Bags Georgia Honorary Citizenship

Maritime, News Feature

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration was encouraging investment in the state with incentives such as tax holiday and provision of land. Governor Diri, who was the keynote speaker at the 10th International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership in New York, United States of America, on Tuesday, also stated that with power now on the concurrent list, his administration was committed to enhancing electricity supply in the state with signing of its electricity law as well as revamping its gas turbines to generate and distribute 24-hour power. The Bayelsa helmsman, who showcased the investment and economic potentialities of the state, averred that its wealth were more in its maritime domain and that the government was diversifying the economy from its ...