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Sep272021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bayelsa at 25: Late Abacha Remains Our Hero, Says Gov Diri

*Restates Call For True Federalism, Equity In Nigeria Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed appreciation to former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha, over the creation of the state 25 years ago on October 1, 1996. Governor Diri said the people of his homogeneous Ijaw state remain grateful to the late Nigerian leader for that singular decision regardless of factors that could have hindered the state's creation. He stated this on Sunday during a thanksgiving service on Nigeria's 61st independence and Bayelsa State's 25th anniversary at the King of Glory Chapel in Government House, Yenagoa. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as eulogising Abacha, noting that the late Head of State remains a hero to people of the state and i...

Sep262021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov Diri Directs Investigation, Autopsy Into Bayelsa Youth’s Death

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye DirI, has directed immediate investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of a Bayelsa youth, Goodluck Oviekeme. Governor Diri also directed that an autopsy be conducted on Monday with representatives of the late youth's family, the police and the state government present. The late Goodluck was said to have been arrested by the police special squad "Operation Puff Adder" last Wednesday over an alleged robbery incident in his Biogbolo community. Miffed by his reported death in police custody, the community staged a protest on Saturday that grounded vehicular movement for hours in the state capital, Yenagoa. On Sunday, while speaking at a thanksgiving service to mark Nigeria's 61st independence and the 25th anniversary of Bayels...

Sep212021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov Douye Diri calls for collaboration in the Gulf of Guinea

News Feature

.....Gov. Diri Calls For Collaboration To Fight Crime and Criminality. "Irrespective of creed, gender or political affiliation, to do this requires attracting foreign investors. But we know that companies will not invest in a place without the legal certainty provided by good laws and security. Our doors are wide open to receive discerning investors to explore the humongous potential and our rich diversity in tourism and marine. For this reason, security and the legal order remain among the priorities of this government. For these and other reasons, be assured that the government and people of Bayelsa state are resolutely committed to supporting this project. The state has provided funding to security agencies all of which are directly controlled by the federal government. We ar...

Jun232021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bayelsa Solicits South Korea Partnership On Agric, Infrastructure Development

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sought the partnership and support of South Korea in areas of agricultural, maritime and infrastructure development of the state. At a meeting with the South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Young-Chae, in Abuja on Friday, Governor Diri said given its maritime similarity with Bayelsa, the state also needed the South Korean expertise and partnership in developing deep-sea fishing, aquaculture and rice cultivation. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement, quoted the governor as saying that the state was equally interested in partnership in education, science and technology as well as in oil and gas. He said his administration pays serious attention to the issue of security as top priority and has conscientiously ...

Jun232021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

$951m Payment: Gov Diri Appeals To FG To Implement Court Judgement *Sues for Peace In Bayelsa Communities

News Feature, Politics

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has appealed to the Federal Government to implement Monday's Abuja Federal High Court judgement ordering the payment $951 million as shortfall in oil derivation revenue due to the state. Governor Diri made the appeal in his first public reaction to the judgement on Wednesday inside the Executive Council Chambers in Government House, Yenagoa. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr, Daniel Alabrah, the governor said the money was due to the state based on the Constitution and the 13% derivation principle. Governor Diri, who said his administration was open to dialogue with the Federal Government to amicably resolve the matter, noted that constant litigations would not engender cordial relationship between states and the cen...

Jun162021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

GENUINE CHANGE BECKONS ON NIGERIANS IN 2023..GOV DIRI

Politics

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would bring about the desired change Nigerians are yearning for in 2023. Governor Diri also advocated the strengthening of the party from national to the state level in order to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the centre in the next general election. He stated this during a meeting with the executive of the PDP South-South zone in Government House, Yenagoa. In a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, the governor noted that PDP was the only reliable alternative party that could provide purposeful leadership at this point in time. Senator Diri, who decried the worsening insecurity in the country, pointed out that Nigeria was sliding downw...

Jun92021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bayelsa Seeks FG’s Assistance On Nembe-Brass Road

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the state needs the assistance of the federal government and relevant stakeholders to construct the Bayelsa East Senatorial road from Nembe to Brass given the huge cost involved. Speaking during the weekly state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, Senator Diri said as part of efforts to make the road a reality, he has met senior federal government officials in Abuja, whom he said responded positively to the state's requests. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as saying the importance of the Bayelsa East senatorial road cannot be over-emphasised given the socio-economic relevance of the area to people of the state and the country. He said all hands needed to be on...

Oct112020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Jamoh congratulates Douye Diri on Appeal Court Victory

Breaking News

DG of the NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh(Left) with Executive Governor of Bayelsa State Sen Douye Diri (right) The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency,NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh has congratulated Sen Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, on his recent victory at the Court of Appeal on his election as Governor of Bayelsa State. Dr Bashir Jamoh took to his Twitter handle to congratulate the one Nigerians call the 'Miracle Governor'. In the tweet at 9.05 am on Sunday, Oct 11, Jamoh said "A shoutout to my brother, friend and ally, His Excellency @govdouyediri. Congrats on your recent appeal court victory. Looking forward to strengthening the nautical bonds between @nimasaofficial and BayelsaStateGov to advance Nigeria's maritime sector. Bayelsa V...

Oct112020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

What Alamieyeseigha Stood For – Diri *Says Bayelsa’s First Civilian Governor A Hero

News Feature

The first civilian governor of the state, late Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described the first civilian governor of the state, the late Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, as a selfless leader that always ensured the interest of the Ijaw nation was placed above other considerations. Speaking in Amassoma during the 5th annual memorial anniversary programme in honour of the former governor in his hometown, Governor Diri said Chief Alamieyeseigha will always be remembered for his worthy legacies, which include laying the foundation for the development of the state. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, lauded Alamieyeseigha for establishing the Niger Delta University, sayi...

Sep152020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Dakuku Peterside to deliver Lecture at Ijaw Media Forum, IMF,Town Hall meeting.

Breaking News, News Feature

Gov Douye Diri , Asu Beks during the visit The immediate past Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside , will be the Guest Speaker at the Annual Town Meeting of the Ijaw Media Forum billed to hold in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital, in November. President of the Ijaw Media Forum, Elder Asu Beks who led members of the Forum on a Courtesy call on Gov Douye Diri on Monday said the theme of the one day Town Hall meeting is BAYELSA,BEYOND OIL. Elder Asu Beks disclosed that with the dwindling receipts from oil, the time has come for oil producing states in the Niger Delta region to think out of the box and explore the bundles of opportunities in the region. An elated Gov Diri told the visiting IMF team that the Bayels...