{"id":1377,"date":"2026-06-30T14:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1377"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:37:22","slug":"gti-rights-group-backs-bayelsa-governor-diri-in-fight-against-oil-theft-insecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1377","title":{"rendered":"GTI rights group backs Bayelsa Governor Diri in fight against oil theft, insecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>Bibi Oduku, Chairman of Guard Time Information (GTI) human rights activists nationwide, urges the people of Bayelsa State of Nigeria to continue supporting the administration of Governor (Senator) Douye Diri in its efforts at promoting development, strengthening security, and improving the welfare of citizens<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>Guard Time Information (GTI) human rights activists nationwide, has urged the people of Bayelsa State, South-South Nigeria, to continue supporting the administration of Governor (Senator) Douye Diri of Bayelsa State in its efforts at promoting development, strengthening security, and improving the welfare of citizens across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Comrade Bibi Oduku, Chairman of GTI, commended Governor Diri for his commitment to human capital development and his proactive measures in addressing security challenges across the state.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3hl3cSpAR9\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1361\">Minister directs Nigerian oil marketers to reduce PMS price, reflect global market realities<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cMinister directs Nigerian oil marketers to reduce PMS price, reflect global market realities\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1361&amp;embed=true#?secret=Lr6GPx8Zcq#?secret=3hl3cSpAR9\" data-secret=\"3hl3cSpAR9\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Comrade Oduku particularly, lauded the establishment of community-based security networks working in collaboration with government security agencies to safeguard lives and property.<\/p>\n<p>He also applauded the Bayelsa Governor for selecting Hon. Peter Pereotubo Akpe, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, describing him as a dependable partner in governance.<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman of GTI described Hon. Akpe as a government official, who has contributed significantly to the administration&#8217;s developmental achievements and the promotion of good governance.<\/p>\n<p>GTI further commended Diri for several landmark projects, including the recently commissioned Yenagoa\u2013Oporoma Road and Bridge, road infrastructure developments across the three senatorial districts, and the establishment of the Bayelsa State Waterways Security Agency.<\/p>\n<p>According to the organisation, the agency will play a vital role in combating oil theft, illegal bunkering, pipeline vandalism, sea piracy, and other criminal activities within the state&#8217;s waterways, thereby enhancing security and increasing national revenue from crude oil production.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the GTI Bayelsa State Legal Team, including Barrister Judith Miebiotobo, Barrister Aniso Abraham, and Barrister Pere-Ebi Pere, pledged continued legal support for initiatives aimed at promoting peace, justice, and development in the state.<\/p>\n<p>They also commended the Governor for the successful implementation of the Bayelsa Independent Power Project at Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>The group as well noted that the project would stimulate industrial growth, attract investments, and create employment opportunities for residents.<\/p>\n<p>The legal team reaffirmed GTI&#8217;s commitment to human rights advocacy through public enlightenment, legal education, and the protection of citizens&#8217; rights.<\/p>\n<p>They emphasised the organisation&#8217;s readiness to support lawful efforts that promote justice, peace, and social harmony across Bayelsa State.<\/p>\n<p>Comrade Laiye Abraham Tueridi, Bayelsa State Coordinator of GTI, equally noted that Governor Diri&#8217;s developmental projects have been fairly distributed across the various regions of the state.<\/p>\n<p>Comrade Tueridi urged citizens to place the collective interest of Bayelsa above partisan politics and support ongoing efforts to advance the state&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly,&nbsp; Comrade Abraham stated that GTI&#8217;s independent assessment of major road and bridge projects in the state confirmed that they were executed to acceptable standards.<\/p>\n<p>He disclosed the organisation had commenced its &#8220;Abstain from Drugs and Crime Awareness Programme&#8221;, aimed at discouraging substance abuse and other social vices among young people.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Comrade Tume Kendrick Azaselebo, State Secretary, reiterated the directive of the GTI Chairman to all state coordinators and executives nationwide to collaborate with security agencies in tackling insecurity and promoting peace within their respective communities.<\/p>\n<p>In his closing remarks, Comrade Bibi Oduku urged the people of Bayelsa State to continue supporting the Diri administration.<\/p>\n<p>Oduku observed the government policies and programmes are already attracting local and international investments.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, peace, security, and responsible citizenship are essential for sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>He, therefore, urged residents to shun criminal activities capable of undermining the state&#8217;s progress and future prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Bibi Oduku, Chairman of Guard Time Information (GTI) human rights activists nationwide, urges the people of Bayelsa State of Nigeria to continue supporting the administration&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"Governor (Senator) Douye Diri of Bayelsa 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