Tag: Sen. Douye Diri
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Unflinching Support for Prosperity Agenda: A Call to Action for Bayelsans
My Dear Alagoa A. Morris, our revered Environmental Activist, I followed your sail, and saw beyond the images of your experience, the handwork of God in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area which had been severally adjudged as the largest but most underdeveloped part of Bayelsa State. It is heartwarming to see His Excellency Sen. Douye…
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Diri Happy Bayelsans for Resolving to Keep PDP in Power
Senator Douye Diri, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, expressed his gratitude to the Bayelsa people for their unwavering support in keeping the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in power. In a statement, he noted that the the November 11, 2023 governorship election will be a testament to their faith in his administration’s progress. Diri remarked…
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Nembe-Brass Road Project In progress
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he was impressed with the pace of construction on the ongoing 21km Nembe-Brass road project. Speaking in Nembe during a project inspection visit, Governor Diri said after he visited last month and complained about the extent of work compared to the N16 billion mobilisation already paid,…
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Elders Hail Diri On Infrastructure Development In Bayelsa State
*Governor Slams APC Candidate On Angiama-Oporoma Bridge Comment The Bayelsa Elders Council (BEC) has given thumbs up to Governor Douye Diri for the developmental strides of his administration. The elders expressed satisfaction particularly with infrastructure projects embarked upon by the Prosperity Administration in the state. They gave the commendation during their meeting on Thursday in…
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Reside In Your Domain, Diri Tells New Caretaker LG Chairmen
*Says Bayelsa Deserves 30 Councils Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged new caretaker committee chairmen of councils and their Rural Development Authority (RDA) counterparts in the state to reside in their local government headquarters. Governor Diri gave the directive on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the eight councils and 32 RDA…
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Trading Places: A Face-Off between Sylva and Diri on November 11
By Ere Robinson Erebi In today’s political climate, social media has become a vital tool for politicians to connect with constituents. Campaigns are utilizing platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share their message and reach potential voters. These platforms are also being used to gauge public opinion and gather feedback. Politicians can interact…
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Gov Diri Offers 2023 Time Magazine Awardee, Ogoina, N40m Research Grant
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has awarded a N40million research grant to Prof. Dimie Ogoina, a recipient of the Time Magazine “2023 100 Most Influential Persons in the World.” Senator Diri made the pronouncement on Monday when Prof. Ogoina, accompanied by members of the central planning committee for celebrating the recipient, paid him…
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Gov Diri Swears In Ayemieye As Bayelsa’s 4th Chief Judge
*Tasks Judiciary On Independence Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sworn in Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye as the fourth substantive Chief Judge of the state after serving in acting capacity for about six months. Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri (left) and the new Chief Judge of the state, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, during her…
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Diri Attends Homecoming Reception in Honour of Prof. Osinbajo
His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State was in Ikenne town, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State where he attended a reception in honour of the immediate past Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, for the completion of his tenure. Governor Diri alongside the immediate past governor, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, and other…
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Stop Enticing Youths With Drugs, Diri Tells Politicians
*NDLEA Decorates Bayelsa Gov As Frontline Ambassador Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has implored politicians in the state not to destroy the future of youths in the state by introducing them to drug use during election seasons. Governor Diri also stated that there was a relationship between hard drugs and crime. The governor spoke…