“I like to also thank the people for the mammoth crowd at the sports complex during our defection. I appreciate the leader of our party, President Bola Tinubu, and Vice President Kashim Shettima. I pledge our loyalty to continue to work for a better Nigeria, for the upliftment of the standard of living of our people.”
He dedicated the award to people of the state, whose support he noted was an encouragement to his administration to render greater service.
Hegseth’s piece characterizes the violence against Christians in Nigeria as systematic and targeted, cites casualty figures and destroyed churches, and rejects explanations that attribute the violence to communal, economic, or climate causes.
When militants attack a Catholic church on Pentecost Sunday and slaughter 40 worshippers, that is not a land dispute. When armed jihadists raid Christian villages on Christmas Day, killing 300 people including children, that is not ethnic tension. When terrorists chant “Allahu Akbar” while burning families alive in their homes, that is not complexity, that is evil.
“This book captures the spirit of his leadership, core values and courage that define his path. It reminds us that leadership is not about self- aggrandisement but about the lasting impact we forge through lifting our communities and fostering peace and creating opportunities where none existed. It is more than a tribute in leadership transformation that he brings to the lives of his people.”
Prince Amgbare extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, on this well-deserved recognition, applauding him for his steadfast commitment to the growth and progress of Bayelsa State and the wider Niger Delta region.
For almost 15 years, jihadist terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and affiliates of ISWAP, ISIS, al-Qaeda, and, more recently, groups like Lakurawa and Wulowulo, have wreaked unimaginable havoc. They introduced suicide bombing in Nigeria and began a murderous campaign, especially in Borno State, from which it gradually spread across the northeastern part of our country.
“I am deeply grateful to the Peoples Democratic Party for the privilege to serve as a member, and I will always value the experiences and relationships gained during my membership.”
“I remain loyal to the Governor and his administration’s vision for Bayelsa, and I’m committed to continuing our collective efforts in serving the people under his leadership.”
