The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has emerged as the Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. The two-term serving governor, emerged Chairman during the ongoing meeting of the South-South Governors Forum taking place in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
His emergence was disclosed in a communique issued on Tuesday after their meeting by the Forum.
The communique read, “The South-South Governors’ Forum convened on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, at Government House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to discuss pressing issues and strategies vital for the unity and development of the region.”
“We the Governors representing the States that form the South-South of Nigeria, are committed to collaborative governance. Ensuring the well-being of our people and advancing sustainable development.”
The Governors expressed their readiness to work in the interests of their States and the South-South region. Adding that their commitment is to foster unity, strengthen collaboration, and pursue sustainable development for the region.
The Governors in attendance at the meeting were Bassey Otu (Cross River), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom) and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), the host.
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was noticeably absent. This is even as he did not send his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, to represent him at the meeting.
source: Channels TV
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