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Signed into law a bill establishing the Bayelsa State Community Safety Corps (BYCSC), merging Operation Doo-Akpo, the Bayelsa State Volunteers, and the Bayelsa Vigilante into a single security outfit under one command structure.

The first batch of 603 trainees was inaugurated in February 2023; the corps operates unarmed and in support of, rather than in place of, the Nigeria Police Force and other conventional security agencies.

Directed the SSG, Chief of Staff, and Community Safety Corps coordinator to investigate, through BYSEMA, allegations that politicians diverted 2022 flood relief palliatives meant for wards and local government areas.

An investigation was opened, but the government was subsequently reported to have gone quiet on its findings, with no public outcome identified for this entry.

Created new ministries for Blue Economy and Non-Indigene Affairs as part of a cabinet restructuring.

Formalised institutional focus on maritime/riverine economic development and on the welfare of non-indigene residents within the state's 'Bayelsa First' policy framework.

Re-established the Ministry of Youth Development, which had previously been dissolved, and swore in a new commissioner to lead it.

Restored a dedicated institutional focus on youth policy and empowerment programmes.

Following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on 11 December 2025, Diri nominated his Chief of Staff, Pastor Peter Akpe, to fill the vacancy, and the Bayelsa State House of Assembly approved the nomination.

Akpe was sworn in as Deputy Governor on 25 February 2026, restoring full leadership continuity following the loss of the incumbent deputy governor.