Douye Diri
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, yesterday reaffirmed his conviction on the fact that a united Nigeria is still possible if it is built on the principles of justice and equity.
Diri stated this in Abuja during the House of Representatives Press Corps’ Annual Dinner and Award ceremonies where he received the Pride of The House of Representatives Award.
Speaking further, Senator Diri called for a reconciliatory mode of governance to right the obvious wrongs that have polarised the country, adding that the importance of a free press in a democracy cannot be over-emphasised as it plays a key role in the development process.
While expressing his delight over the development of the Nigerian Press over the decades, he noted that there was still room for improvement.
His words: “I am happy that my colleagues in the House still recognise our efforts. I am happy that they have their eagle eyes on me and our state and it would spur us to more action.
“I was actually shocked when I saw the level of what we have done recorded by the House of Representatives Press Corps. That is why we always advocate for freedom of the press. There is nowhere there is absolute freedom but we must allow the press to be free and open.
“I believe that this is a great country. I believe in the unity of this country but the proviso is that there must always be justice and equity.”
Prior to becoming governor, Diri was a member of the House of Representatives between 2015 and 2019 and was in the Senate from June 2019 to February 13, 2020.
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