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Criticism From Pulpit Spurs Me, Diri Replies Preacher At Easter Programme
“I hosted selected Christian leaders at my country home today (Sunday). A few of them spoke and rather than criticising me very hard, they went to the reality of what we are doing in terms of infrastructure development and human capacity building. So, I felt, maybe, we were trying.”


Don’t Be Like SPDC, Diri Tells Renaissance Energy
“When we heard that SPDC had divested, we advised that the new company carries the host states along because part of the issues with the previous operator were that they were seen more like buccaneers. They were like people who came to the communities to collect and in return gave nothing back.”

PRESIDENT TINUBU INAUGURATES COMMITTEE FOR UPCOMING NATIONAL CENSUS
“We expect you will touch on the technology area because the census must be technology-driven. Things have changed since the last time that we conducted this exercise. The enumeration has to be technology-driven with biometrics and digitalisation to enhance transparency and accuracy,”

Gov. Diri Meets Traditional leaders, CDC Chairmen of Ogbia Constituency 3
We don’t need protest to disturb the peace and security in Bayelsa State. Let’s be tolerant and peaceful with each other”

Gov Diri Leads PDP Convention Zoning Committee
“The Forum finds alarming the worsening security situation in the country, as evidenced in parts of the country especially Borno, Plateau, Katsina and Edo States. The Forum calls for review and reordering of priorities and strategies, including adopting a bottom-up template that guarantees the sub-nationals to constitute an effective line of defence against security breaches.

Good Governance Award: This Honour Is For Bayelsa People, Says Diri
“Vanguard is over 40 years. I never remembered Vanguard shut down for one day. Every day for 40 years, it remained present. As the years go by, Uncle Sam Amuka kept it going at a better level.”

Gov. Diri receives Vanguard’s Good Governance Award
Governor Diri appreciated the management of Vanguard for the honour and dedicated the award to the good people of Bayelsa State, who have stood by him in his giant steps to providing good governance through quality projects delivery.

Tompolo talks tough as protesters attack 28,000bpd facility
Tompolo, speaking through Tantita Security Services’ spokesperson Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, denied any involvement in the matter. He clarified that the surveillance contract and the company he leads have no connection to the oil field in question, which falls under the jurisdiction of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), a firm linked to the Olu of Itsekiri.

Vanguard Bestows Good Governance Award On Gov Diri
“We note that your leadership has brought a renewed sense of hope and optimism to the people of Bayelsa State. Your focus on people-oriented projects has endeared you to the hearts of the people, and has set a high standard for other leaders to follow.