Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has been appointed as the new chairman of the South-South Governors Forum.
The announcement came during the ongoing meeting of the Forum in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State.
A statement released on Tuesday after the meeting confirmed his appointment.
The communique stated, “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.
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“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 expressed their determination to work together in the best interests of their states and the region, emphasising unity, strengthened collaboration, and a shared pursuit of sustainable growth.
Present at the meeting were Governors Bassey Otu (Cross River), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), and the host, Governor Douye Diri (Bayelsa).
However, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State was notably absent and did not send a representative, such as his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, to attend the gathering focused on regional development and cooperation.
