Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri, said, he prefers to mark his birthday “without fanfare”.
Diri, who added 365 days today, Wednesday 4 June 2025, expressed his gratitude to God, saying, “I return all Glory to the Almighty God for His Mercies, Grace, Love and Protection over me and my entire family.”
The Governor turned sixty-six (66) today; Duoye Diri was born on 4 June, 1959. He has been serving as Governor of Bayelsa State under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since 2020.
He said, the “decision” to mark his birthday “without fanfare” remains his “personal principle whether I am in office as Governor or out of office”.
Diri was the senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District from 2019 to 2020 in the 9th National Assembly.
In his birthday message to himself, Governor Diri wrote: “Thank You God For Another 365 Days!
“I return all Glory to the Almighty God for His Mercies, Grace, Love and Protection over me and my entire family.
“As usual, my birthday is marked without fanfare.
“This decision remains my personal principle whether I am in office as Governor or out of office. I enjoin you all to respect my wishes on this occasion.
“Please, join us in prayers, as always, for God to guide our Government of Assured Prosperity on the right path to achieving the collective aspirations of the people for the development of our dear Bayelsa State.
“Happy Birthday to Me!”
