Tag: Sen. Douye Diri
Diri Highlights Strategic Importance of Gulf of Guinea to Bayelsa
“Bayelsa’s unique geography grants us unmatched prospects for oil and gas exports, maritime logistics, fisheries, and coastal trade. Our dual identity as an energy powerhouse and custodian of delicate ecosystems defines both our responsibilities and opportunities.”
Diri Seeks National Dialogue on Local Government Creation
“From the beginning of my tenure till today, I have consistently spoken about true federalism. We cannot afford to have Bayelsa, which produces the oil and gas for Nigeria, with only eight local government areas, while some states have 40 or 44. It is injustice.”
Ford Foundation, IWG Draw Global Attention To Bayelsa Oil Pollution In New York
“For decades, Bayelsa has been on the frontline of energy production, supplying the oil and gas that power our nation’s economy and bolster global energy security. Yet alongside this contribution has come an incalculable cost: widespread pollution, degraded farmlands, poisoned rivers and creeks, compromised health, and far too often ruined livelihoods. For decades, our people have endured and cried out in pain”
Governor Douye Diri Engages Global Leaders at UNGA, to Deliver Keynote on Gulf of Guinea Opportunities
As part of my itinerary, I will also on Thursday be delivering a keynote address at the High Level Roundtable on the Gulf of Guinea. This is an event that is significant to Bayelsa State’s growth and economic advancement as our state, which borders the Atlantic Ocean on three flanks, makes deliberate inroad into tapping the enormous resources in our maritime domain.
Diri Receives NULGE’s Best Governor Award As Bayelsa Clears N12bn Pension Backlog
“The moment you retire at 60 or 65 years, you become a senior citizen and you are entitled to your gratuity. In other climes, it is taken for granted. Therefore we should not celebrate it”
Strengthening Local Governance: Achievements and Reforms in Bayelsa State
In line with the reforms we introduced when we came into office in 2020 and under the able supervision of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, we have birthed a new and working Local Government system in Bayelsa State where LGA Chairmen not only promptly pay monthly salaries but save enough funds to embark on capital projects.
Diri Urges EU to Rethink Development Strategy in Niger Delta
“It is amazing the amount of money the EU has committed to development of the Niger Delta region, particularly in Bayelsa State. But compared with the impact of such projects on communities, I believe the EU needs to look inwards.”
UNILAG Honours Douye Diri With Leadership Book, Proposes Professorial Chair in His Name
“We identified Your Excellency to be a leading star in Nigeria, based on leadership and governance. We decided to put together all your achievements.
Diri Swears-In Dr. Wisdom Sawyer as Bayelsa’s 12th Head of Service
“You are hereby directed to post out every civil servant in our Pensions Board, including those coming from the Ministry of Finance, from the Accountant General’s Office and all the heads of departments. New postings should be done and ensure that men and women of integrity are posted there. A report should be sent back to me.”
