Gov. Douye Diri

Bayelsa Governor, Diri, Emerges South-South Governors Forum Chairman

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GOVERNORS of the South-South geo-political Zone have unanimously picked Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, as chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. Diri was elected on Tuesday during the forum’s meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, the state capital. Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River emerged as the Vice Chairman of the forum. Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of … Read more

Oil Companies Responsible For Environmental Degradation In Bayelsa – Gov. Diri

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Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says International Oil Companies (lOCs), particularly Shell Petroleum Development Company, have been responsible for the environmental degradation in the state. Diri disclosed this at the Annual Convention and Fund Raising of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) of the Americas,  held in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Sunday. The News Agency of … Read more