Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has been appointed as the chairman of the South-South Governors Forum.
Diri, who is currently serving his second term as governor, was elected during the ongoing South-South Governors Forum meeting held in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State.
This was announced in a communique released on Tuesday following the meeting.
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“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, in expressing their commitment to the welfare of their states and the South-South region, reaffirmed their dedication to promoting unity, enhancing collaboration, and driving sustainable development across the region.
Governors Bassey Otu (Cross River), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), and host governor Douye Diri (Bayelsa) were present at the meeting.
However, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was notably absent and did not send his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, to represent him at the session focused on advancing regional cooperation and development.
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