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Keku Godpower Congratulates Sen. Douye Diri on his Chairmanship of SSGF
“Your Excellency, your exemplary service continues to inspire confidence and pride in us all. As you assume this new mantle of leadership, I am confident that your tenure will further strengthen the bonds between the South-South states and drive impactful initiatives that will promote economic growth, cultural integration, and sustainable development in the region.”
Diri Emerges as Chairman of South-South Governors Forum
“Working together, we have all resolved that our region will not fail. We have seen other regions progress while our region remained quiet.”
Diri Proposes Economic Ties Between Africa’s Sub-Nationals
We believe that cooperation between our countries is key to advancing towards development. Mutual cooperation can be an effective way to overcome underdevelopment.
Bayelsa Initiates Registration for Wood Dealers to Regulate Forestry
“The forests should belong to us, but under government regulations. We cannot condone wrongdoing. Moving forward, we will establish a database to keep records of the unions we are working with and the individuals involved in the business.”
UNC Set to Host National Peace Summit 2025 In Abuja
“We want to use the occasion of the National Peace Summit to reunite all our officers across the nation and to make them feel the impact of the current management. We are changing the narratives of the past”
Ewhrudjakpo Urges Public Support for Transport Sector Reforms
“You know there is no state that has this kind of facility in our country for now. This is an airport terminal for some states and even for some countries. It was a well-thought-out plan by the immediate past Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson.
Celebrating Unity and Gratitude in Kolokuma/Opokuma
The Honourable Commissioner for Culture, Hon. Keku Godspower, joined the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri; His Deputy, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo; the Chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma, Hon. Isaac Lelei; and the wonderful people of Kolokuma/Opokuma at Sampou to give thanks to Almighty God for His continuous blessings and mercies upon our land…
How I Refused a Ritual Offer to Become Governor – Diri
“Let me reveal to you why it is important to thank God and have faith in Him. Sometime ago, a senior citizen of this country invited me to Abuja and asked me to perform certain sacrifices but I declined. I told him my faith in God will not allow me to do it. He got angry and told me I would never become governor.”
2023 Poll: Diri Commends Outgoing GOC’s Non-Partisanship
“As you move on to other responsibilities, we see you as an ambassador of Bayelsa State and we urge you to portray our state in a positive light.”
