Douye Diri
Governor, Bayelsa State
All Progressives Congress Bayelsa State
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Douye Diri is the Governor of Bayelsa State. He was first sworn in via a Supreme Court ruling on 14 February 2020 after the annulment of the 2019 election results. A PDP leader from Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA, he previously served as Senator for Bayelsa Central and held multiple public service roles before his governorship. An educator and Ijaw activist, Diri’s administration was marked by infrastructure development, payment of gratuity arrears, and completion of the Bayelsa Airport and Nembe Unity Bridge.
Education
- Okoro Primary School, Sampou; Rev. Proctor Memorial Primary School, Kaiama – FSLC (1977)
- Government Secondary School, Odi – WASC (c. 1981)
- College of Education, Port Harcourt – NCE in Education (1985)
- University of Port Harcourt – B.Ed in Political Science (1990)
Professional Background
- Secondary school teacher in rural areas of old Rivers State (early career)
- Businessman, Ijaw activist, and public service roles: National Organising Secretary of Ijaw National Congress (1992)
- Executive Secretary, Centre for Youth Development (2000–2002); Commissioner for Youth and Sports under Governor Goodluck Jonathan (2005–2006)
- Member of University of Maiduguri Governing Council (2008–2012); PDP Disciplinary Council Chair Bayelsa State (2012)
Deputy Chief of Staff & Principal Executive Secretary to Governor Seriake Dickson (2012–2014)