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NGF CONGRATULATES DIRI ON EMERGENCE AS SOUTH-SOUTH GOVERNORS’ FORUM CHAIRMAN

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 1 month
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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, on his emergence as chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. Governor Diri was elected last Tuesday at a meeting of the region’s governors held at the Government House, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. In a congratulatory letter signed by its chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the NGF described Diri’s election as a recognition of his “leadership, dedication to governance, and commitment to the progress of the South-South region.” The letter read in part: “Your election, alongside His Excellency, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State as Vice Chairman, reflects the confidence your colleagues have in your ability to contribute meaningfully to the development and unity of the region.” Governor AbdulRazaq expressed confidence that Governor Diri’s collaborative efforts will foster policies and initiatives that will drive economic growth, security, and infrastructural advancement across the South-South states and Nigeria as a whole. The NGF chairman assured Governor Diri of the support and partnership of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, stating that they look forward to working closely with the Forum in strengthening intergovernmental relations and ensuring that governance continues to positively impact the lives of Nigerians. Senator Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, emerged as Vice Chairman of the forum.