Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has been honoured with the ‘People’s Gôvernor of the Year award, by Triangle Media International in partnership with the Face of Africa Leadership.
The governor while receiving the award on Friday in London, United Kingdom, assured that after eight years, the story of Bayelsa would be better told.
Diri, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, said, ”my administration’s modest effort at redefining the developmental narrative of Bayelsa State continues to attract honour and recognition.
”The award came just a week after I was honoured with the Icon of Unity and Social Justice by the Ijaw National Congress of the Americas in Houston, Texas.”
Diri while commending Triangle News Magazine and Face of Africa Leadership for the award, assured that the honour would spur him to fo more for the people of Bayelsa.
”I express profound appreciation to Triangle News Magazine and the Face of Africa Leadership for the recognition.
” As I have always stated, these accolades spur me and my administration to greater commitment to our focused vision for a better Bayelsa State, ” he said.
The annual event is aimed recognising and celebrating outstanding achievements in various fields, promoting African excellence and inspiring others to strive for greatness.
