Senator Douye Diri – Page 11 – Shipping World News Magazine

Dec92021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Wodu, A Homegrown SAN, Says Gov. Diri

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described Barr. Kemasuode Wodu as a 'homegrown' Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Wodu, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, is among 72 legal practitioners in the country conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking at a reception in his honour in Abuja, Governor Diri said he had always referred to Wodu as a SAN in waiting. The Bayelsa chief executive noted that unlike other SANs the state had produced, Wodu largely practised in Bayelsa and Rivers states and showed that he also had the qualities for the exalted rank. He said: "At 25, Bayelsa has now produced five SANs. One is however late. "I had always called Wodu a SAN in waiting. But I see him as a...

Jun22021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov Douye Diri to Bayelsans: Dont Send Goodwill Messages on my Birthday

News Feature

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has advised his appointees to join him in prayers for God's wisdom and direction to govern the state instead of spending money on congratulatory messages in the media or on celebration. Governor Diri, who turns 62 on June 4, said in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Wednesday, that what he needed on his birthday was prayers to remain focused as the task ahead was enormous. He urged all his appointees to be patient and remain committed to delivering on their assignments as the time for celebration would come. Governor Diri explained that he was not against private individuals or corporate organisations congratulating him in the media but that state funds need not be channelled to such gestures. ...

May212021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov. Diri Tasks INC On Ijaw Nation’s Challenges

News Feature

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the new leadership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to build linkages at home and abroad in order to successfully address the Ijaw nation's challenges. Governor Diri, who expressed confidence in the capacity of the new leadership to effectively champion the cause of the Ijaw people, applauded their change of strategy in seeking a better deal in the Nigerian state. He spoke on Friday during a courtesy visit by the executive council members of the INC to Government House, Yenagoa. The governor in a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, challenged the ethnic nationality apex socio-cultural body to foster unity among all Ijaws and speak with one voice, particularly at a time that other ethnic ...

Mar302021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov Diri Awards Scholarship To Another First Class Law Graduate *Receives NYSC Presidential Honorees

Education

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has offered scholarship to another first class law graduate from the state, Miss Pere Esther Amazige. Miss Amazige, who graduated from the Rivers State University in Port Harcourt, is the second female Law graduate to bag the scholarship after Miss Ebizi Eradiri that had a double First Class at the Niger Delta University and the Nigerian Law School. Senator Diri made the offer on Tuesday while receiving Miss Amazige and her mother, Mrs Joy Amazige, in Government House, Yenagoa. The governor, who assured her of his administration's preparedness to sponsor her education up to doctorate level in any university of her choice within and outside the country, congratulated her for achieving the feat against all odds. In a statement by hi...

Mar202021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Udom Counsels Bayelsa Cabinet Members on Performance

Press Release

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has charged members of the Bayelsa State Executive Council on performance to enable the state government impact positively on the people. Speaking as a guest on the third day of the Bayelsa cabinet retreat at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Governor Emmanuel said in order for his colleague-governor to succeed, members of the executive council must play a very crucial part. He stressed that history would demand an account of stewardship from leaders at various levels and lauded the Bayelsa government for the holding the retreat as it is necessary for service delivery. The Akwa Ibom governor urged the participants to put the knowledge gathered into practice, stressing the need for loyalty and love for the sta...

Mar192021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bayelsa Governor Charges Cabinet Members On Stewardship

Business, News Feature, Technology

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye, has implored members of the state executive council to explore ways to actualise the vision of his administration for the benefit of Bayelsans. Governor Diri gave the charge on Thursday at the opening of a three- day retreat for cabinet members tagged 'Prosperity Agenda for Growth and Development' at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The governor, who advised participants to take the retreat seriously in order to gain additional knowledge that would assist them in their various tasks, said as bearers of the administration's prosperity vision, they should see themselves as those with the opportunity to serve and improve the living conditions of the people. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as...

Mar52021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Justice, Equity Will End Self-determination Clamour – Gov. Diri

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, says only justice and equity for every section of Nigeria would bring to an end the clamour for self-determination in the country. Senator Diri stated this on Friday when members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its president, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, said the governor expressed concern over the level of insecurity in some parts of the country, describing it as alarming. His words: "The current spate of insecurity in the country is alarming. And, of course, Nigeria has no reason to disintegrate. "What we need is equity and justice. As long as we practice injustice, inequitable distribution of resources and if...

Feb232021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov. Diri Flays Attempt To Ethnicise Bayelsa Fertiliser Project

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has strongly condemned an attempt to cause ethnic disharmony in the state through the Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Company project. Governor Diri, who was reacting to a trending post on social media accusing him of plans to scuttle the project as it was allegedly not sited in a "core Ijaw area," said those behind the allegation do not mean well for the state and the Ijaw nation. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, he said only enemies of the state could concoct such falsehood and spread fake news on social media in order to create ethnic disaffection. Governor Diri maintained that his administration was committed to the unity and progress of the state and the Ijaw nation rather than engaging in petti...

Feb102021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bayelsa Seeks Better Partnership With US

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, said his administration would consolidate on the existing relationship between the state and the United States of America. Senator Diri, who described the US as an asset to Bayelsa, noted that there was something unique about the synergy between his state and the country. The governor stated this when a delegation from the American Embassy Political and Economic Affairs Bureau paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement, said Governor Diri expressed confidence that the partnership would yield fruitful results and more prosperity to Bayelsans. His words: “There is something unique between this state and the United States, which you also noted th...

Feb42021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bayelsa Executive, Legislature Relationship Cordial – Gov. Diri

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said he enjoys a cordial and collaborative relationship with the state legislature since he assumed office almost a year ago. Governor Diri stated this in Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday while declaring open a three-day special retreat for state legislators with the theme: "Building Capacity For An Impactful Legislature." He called on members of the 6th House of Assembly to focus on the training in order to enhance their legislative duties and foster better working relationship among the three arms of government. The governor in a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, urged the assembly members not to see the retreat as a tea party but an exercise to enable them effectively perform their functions. H...