Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri played host on Monday to his Taraba State counterpart, Governor Agbu Kefas, during a courtesy visit to Government House in Yenagoa.
The Taraba governor was accompanied by High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, alongside Hon Julius Pondi, Engr Kestin Pondi, Joshua Machaiver, Pastor Ruben Wilson, and Mr Paul Eris, popularly called Ogunbos.
Diri was joined by Deputy Governor Peter Akpe, Acting Chief of Staff Irorodamie Komonibo, and APC State Chairman Warman Ogoriba.
Also present were Hon Felix Bonny Ayah of Southern Ijaw Constituency I, Education Commissioner Gentle Emelah, and Transport Commissioner Preye Brodrick, among other senior officials.
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In his remarks, Diri called for stronger ties among Ijaw communities, insisting that cultural unity must come before political or ideological divides.
"I appreciate my brother governor from Taraba State and my kinsmen for this visit. It underscores the importance of strengthening our bond of brotherhood from time to time for the continuity of our shared heritage as Ijaw people," he said.
The meeting was read locally as a show of solidarity, with leaders from two states and a key Niger Delta figure coming together to reinforce regional relationships.
While no formal policy announcements were made, the gathering was seen as ongoing efforts to maintain dialogue between influential voices across the South-South and beyond.
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