Tag Archives: Douye Diri

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has offered a N200 million support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bayelsa State. Leader of the UNDP team, Joyce Oboro, who presented a cheque to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House in Yenagoa on Monday, said …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei as secretary to the State Government (SSG). He also named Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe as the chief of Staff (CoS), Government House. A press release by his chief press secretary, Mr. …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the people of Ikebiri Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Constituency 4, Ward 3, for their show of maturity and peaceful conduct in the face of unprovoked threats to lives and properties during the November 11 gubernatorial election …

… Offers to Host International Summit on River Conservation By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, took his campaign against the threats of ocean surge, coastal erosion, environmental pollution and their related impacts to the global stage. Speaking during the United Nations Convention for …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa An Environmental right activist, Comrade Alagoa Moris, has revealed reasons why he embarked on massive campaign for the re-election of Senator Douye Diri for a second term. Comrade Alagoa Moris who was appointed as Technical Adviser on Environment 1 to Governor Douye Diri, said he was given …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State Governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has expressed hope that the emerging Blue Economy will become the next economic frontier for the state since it holds great potential for wealth creation, economic growth, employment, and innovation Dr. Kiyaramo, who …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has been urged to “continue with his good work, by employing more teachers and embarking on massive upgrade of schools in the state.” He was also urge to “continue with the infrastructural development and expansion of classroom facilities to accommodate …

… Assures them of Security, Welfare in Bayelsa By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State governor, Sen. Douye Diri gas warned NYSC members deployed to the state against cases of induced rejection, truancy, absenteeism and redundancy at places of primary assignment especially in government establishments. According to Gov. Diri, Corps …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Because of the deck stacked against him – or more aptly, due to the deck he stacked against himself – it’s illusory to project the November 11, 2023, governorship in Bayelsa State as a walkover for former Governor Timipre Sylva. From the get go, Mr Sylva faced …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Former Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Dr. Jonathan Robinson Obuebite, has urged the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Timipre Sylva and other opposition candidates in last Saturday’s governorship poll to emulate President Bola Tinubu by congratulating the winner, Senator …