Senator Diri – Shipping World News Magazine

May102023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Be Professional, Neutral During Bayelsa Governorship Poll, Diri Tells Army

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Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has advised the Nigerian Army to be professional and neutral during the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, when he hosted the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, he lauded the security agencies for being neutral during the recent general election. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as saying that the army and other security agencies were crucial to the sustenance of democracy if they effectively played their role. The Bayelsa governor also applauded the Army for the support to his administration, saying it should not relent in sustaining the peace and security in the state. He noted that security was a priori...

Aug52022 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Water Resources Bill Draconian…Gov Diri

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Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described as draconian the National Water Resources Bill before the National Assembly, saying it would have adverse effect on the predominantly maritime state if it is passed into law. Senator Diri condemned the bill on Friday when the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dame Didi Walson-Jack and her team paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as saying that it would be unfair and unjust to introduce the water resources bill when oil producing states were still agitating for a fair deal from their oil and gas resources. His words: “The Water Resources Bill is not acceptable. The provisions...

Mar12021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Why My Administration Focused On Education – Jonathan *Lauds Gov. Diri’s First Year Performance

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Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has described education as the key to nation building and manpower development. Dr. Jonathan also said that to liberate people from mental slavery, education must be the top priority of every government. The former president stated this on Saturday in Kaiama during a grand reception in honour of the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, by the people of his Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. A statement by Governor Diri's Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted Dr. Jonathan as making reference to Singapore whose founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, succeeded in transforming his nation from Third World to First World through education. The Jonathan administration between 2011 and 2015 has the record of ...

Dec112020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov. Diri Bags Tarakiri Chieftaincy Title *Promises To Preserve Traditional Institutions

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Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, was on Friday conferred with the title "Ebe-Ebidou Owei" (one who desires progress of the clan) by the Pere of Tarakiri Kingdom, King Richardford Koroye. The conferment of the high chief title, which took place at the monarch's palace in Toru-Orua community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state, was part of activities marking the king's 83rd birthday. The governor was quoted in a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, as expressing appreciation to the monarch for finding him worthy to be conferred with such an exalted title in the kingdom. Governor Diri promised to preserve the traditional institution and the sacredness that it stands for. He assured the Tarakiri Clan and other kingdoms in the state of h...