Bayelsa @30: Diri backs Ijaw language app, orders school contests

The Punch | 29-09-2026 10:36am |

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has pledged support for a new Ijaw language app and ordered school contests to revive the language's use. The announcement was made as part of Bayelsa's 30th anniversary celebrations. The initiative aims to promote and preserve the Ijaw language among younger generations.

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