Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, received the Torch of Unity from the National Sports Commission in anticipation of the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State (May 16–30, 2025). Represented by Deputy Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, he emphasized the unifying power of sports, which foster peace, discipline, and friendship among citizens. Governor Diri stated that the upcoming Gateway Games will further unite athletes across different regions and tribes, and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sporting excellence in Bayelsa—evidenced by the state’s strong performance at the recent Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo.
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Amgbare Pereolotu E. is an employee of the Bayelsa State Ministry of Information, Orientation, and Strategy. Additionally, he contributes to various local and national tabloids in Nigeria, including The Light newspaper in Bayelsa State, Standard Times in Lagos, Bayelsa Strides, The Dispatch in Lagos, and Izon Times in Bayelsa State.





