Duoye Diri Emerges As South-South Governors’ Forum Chairman

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The South-South Governors Forum has elected Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri as its chairman.

During the present South-South Governors Forum meeting in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, Diri, a two-term governor in office, made an appearance.

Following their meeting on Tuesday, a press release was released revealing this.

“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 pledged to promote unity, bolster cooperation, and pursue sustainable development for the region, expressing their willingness to act in the best interests of their states and the South-South.

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

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, was conspicuously absent, though. The governor did not send his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, to represent him at the meeting that seeks to foster regional development and cooperation.

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