“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.”
“You have built bridges where there were barriers. You have lit homes where there was darkness. This is what it means to govern with empathy. So, we welcome you into this fold to watch and support you as you champion what you have always done.”
I am grateful for the leadership and accommodation of His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and thank you for the award of the second phase of the historic Nembe-Brass road and for other interventions in the state.
The alignment of the Prosperity Agenda with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is a strategic and progressive step that will further facilitate greater infrastructural expansion, manpower development, and socio-political rejuvenation for Bayelsa State and the wider Niger Delta region.
“Somebody had to take the decision (to leave the PDP) and I took it on behalf of the state. I took it in the best interest of the state. Some of you might not understand now but later it will be clear to all.”
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed the significance of the State’s Annual Thanksgiving Day as more than just a tradition but a way of life deeply rooted in faith and unity. Speaking at the commencement of the 14th edition with a three-day Solemn Assembly in Yenagoa, the Governor urged citizens to embrace gratitude, peace, and productivity as guiding principles for Bayelsa’s continued progress.
“Contrary to Mr. Nabena’s fears, Governor Diri has proven himself to be a unifier—an inclusive leader committed to working with all stakeholders for the collective good.”
“This is one area of cooperation we seriously desire. We want to see private sector-driven housing projects in Bayelsa, particularly in a place we call the New Yenagoa City. Same for power and water supply.”
The aides commended Governor Diri for his infrastructural drive and numerous legacy projects which, they noted, have endeared him to the people and made their work of projecting his achievements much easier.
“If deltas connect rivers to the oceans, then this conference must connect knowledge to action. That is why Bayelsa State, with the support of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has been leading the call for a United Nations Convention on the Conservation of River Deltas (UNCCRD)”
