Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, has commended his father, Pa Abraham Diri, for the sacrifices he made for his children.
Speaking at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, Sampou in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area on Sunday during a service in honour of his 85-year-old father, Governor Diri described him as a compassionate man who never joked with his fatherly duties.
He said his dad ensured he was at peace with those around him at all times.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as saying his father’s care for his children impacted on all of them positively.
While thanking the octogenarian, Diri said his children would always remain grateful to him for his sacrifices.
He also expressed appreciation to the Anglican Church for honouring him and thanked all those that came to honour his father and family.
His words: “We are what we are today because of him. He nurtured us and made sure we had good moral values.