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Duoye Diri Emerges As South-South Governors Forum Chairman

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has been appointed Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum.

Diri, currently serving his second term as governor, was selected during the forum’s ongoing meeting in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State.

The announcement was made in a communiqué released on Tuesday after the meeting.

“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,” the communique read.

“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 who expressed their readiness to work in the interests of their States and the South-South region stated their commitment to fostering unity, strengthening collaboration, and pursuing sustainable development for the region.

In attendance at the meeting were Governors Bassey Otu (Cross River), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom) and the host governor Duoye Diri (Bayelsa).

However, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was conspicuously absent. He also did not delegate his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, to represent him at the meeting aimed at promoting regional development and cooperation.

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