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Gov Diri Backs Press Freedom In Nigeria



 
 
 

…….Bags Reps Corps ‘Pride of the House’ Award

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has stressed the need for press freedom in Nigeria.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday during the House of Representatives Press Corps’ Annual Dinner and Award ceremonies, Governor Diri said the importance of a free press in a democracy cannot be over-emphasised as it plays a key role in the development process.

His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement on Tuesday quoted the governor as expressing delight over the development of the Nigerian Press over the decades, noting however that there was still room for improvement.

He thanked the House of Reps Press Corps for his Pride of The House of Representatives, Award” saying it would spur him to do more.

Governor Diri restated his belief in the unity of Nigeria built on the principles of justice and equity.

He called for a reconciliatory mode of governance to right the obvious wrongs that have polarized the country.

His words: “I am happy that my colleagues in the House still recognize 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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