# Bayelsa Governor advocacy for Nigerian federalism > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bayelsa-governor-advocacy-for-nigerian-federalism > Updated: 2026-08-11T16:49:57.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has called for the adoption of true federalism and fiscal federalism to address what he describes as the primary causes of Nigeria’s struggling democracy: injustice, inequity, and unfairness. Speaking at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue, Diri argued that current revenue distribution and resource exploitation models create structural imbalances. He specifically noted that oil-bearing areas in the Niger Delta, such as Oloibiri, have experienced minimal infrastructural development despite being the site of the nation’s first commercial oil discoveries. Additionally, the Governor linked resource exploitation to national insecurity, citing instability following gold mining in northern states. He advocated for greater resource control, suggesting that states and regions should retain and utilize a fairer share of wealth generated within their territories to promote equitable national development. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Bayelsa Governor Diri calls for true federalism to stabilize Nigeria Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has called for true federalism and equitable resource distribution to stabilize Nigeria’s democracy and address developmental imbalances in oil-producing regions. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bayelsa-governor-diri-calls-for-true-federalism-to-stabilize-nigeria ### 2026-08-05: Governor Douye Diri credited for Bayelsa's sports development Commissioner Daniel Igali attributes Bayelsa's sports progress to Governor Douye Diri's vision, funding and focus on youth, health and economic benefits, with support from Deputy Governor Peter Akpe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/governor-douye-diri-credited-for-bayelsas-sports-development --- Cite as: Bayelsa Governor advocacy for Nigerian federalism. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bayelsa-governor-advocacy-for-nigerian-federalism