“This government has shown clearly, as against the comments of naysayers, that we are here for development. That was why the Sagbama-Ekeremor road initiated by the previous administration was completed. The second phase from Ekeremor to Agge is set to take off. That is going to be one of the legacy projects of this prosperity government”.
“We are here to first of all commend you for your exceptional leadership. The world is a global village and all that you are doing here are known all over. So I am here to extend the commendation of Mr. President for the good work you are doing.
…. iYC, INC declares ‘No Protest in Ijaw Land’ ….Gov. Diri direct markets,Govt offices open for business The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobri on wednesday led a high powered delegation of political leaders from the state to Yenagoa for a consultative interactions with stakeholders not to participate in the planned…
Senator Diri, a pacifist and governor on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been engaging with various groups to ensure that the protest is peaceful or shelved completely to avoid destruction or loss of lives. The state cannot afford another bout of the February 13, 2020 insensitive and mindless destruction of assets belonging to the state and individuals. Intelligence reports already indicate that the same band of heartless individuals are being procured to again unleash mayhem on the state in the guise of a protest.
By Timipre Marlin Sylva I once read a play by Prof. Ola Rotimi of blessed memory titled: OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN. In the prevailing circumstances in Bayelsa State, I thought that play should have been about a Governor who goes mad from time to time. Seeing statements credited to Gov. Douye Diri at…
It is essential to address the lack of equity, fairness, and justice in the current system, where other regions benefit greatly from the resources of the Niger Delta, while the owners are excluded.
“The issue of oil theft and oil bunkering are of serious concern in our local government areas and since the federal government has involved states and local governments in combating the menace, all hands must be on deck to stamp it out.”
As we celebrate this significant milestone, Hon. Rodney fervently prays to the Almighty God to continue preserving your esteemed life and blessing you with robust health.
: “There are threats to peace and security across the nation, not only our state. We have heard from reliable sources that the impending protest is being sponsored. While we appeal to the youths of Bayelsa to avoid being used, especially by failed politicians, let me sound a note of warning to all those sponsored to kill our people that this will never be allowed in Bayelsa State. We have empowered the security agencies to deal with such people.
“As the Hon. Member Representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, any community can call me that this is their problem. I’m not bigger than any community, I’m not even bigger than any individual here because you elected me to represent you. Your matter is my matter.”
