Condemning the Brutal Killing of Nigerian Army Officers: A Call for Justice and Professionalism
Yesterday, on the floor of the Senate, I commiserated on behalf of our great and peace loving people with the Nigerian Military, the families and the country at large over the brutal killing of Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army who were on a Peace Mission at Okuama Community, Delta State. As I said, […]
Senate Approves Student Loan Scheme: A Milestone Achievement for Nigerian Students
Today, the Senate considered the report of the Joint Technical Committee of the Student Loan Board which has been passed arising from the recommendations of the Technical Committee that I chaired to address impediments. I extend my immeasurable gratitude to all committee members from both Chambers and members of the Executive Arm who worked with […]
Condolence Visit to His Highness, Dr. Famous Sayeregha Eseduwo, Amananaowei of Angalabiri: Offering Sympathies and Prayers for the Departed
Today, I visited His Highness, Dr. Famous Sayeregha Eseduwo (Akou) Amananaowei of Angalabiri over the death of Late A.S Eseduwo, his brother. I commiserated with them and prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed. HSD
Attending the Funeral of Late Chief Okou Paul: Offering Condolences and Prayers for the Family
My delegation and I also attended the funeral of Late Chief Okou Paul, who is my in-law, the father of the wife of my Younger brother, Dr. Oruaze Dickson. We were there as part of the family and our community and a number of Senatorial leaders were there and I thank all of them. I […]
Condolence Visit to His Highness, Dr. Famous Sayeregha Eseduwo, Amananaowei of Angalabiri: Offering Sympathies and Prayers for the Departed
Today, I visited His Highness, Dr. Famous Sayeregha Eseduwo (Akou) Amananaowei of Angalabiri over the death of Late A.S Eseduwo, his brother. I commiserated with them and prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed. HSD
Attending the Funeral of Late Honorable T.K. Okorotie: Paying Tribute to an Elder Statesman and Leader
Today, I attended the funeral of our late elder statesman and leader, Late Honorable T.K. Okorotie. I thank His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator Lawrence Ewrhudjakpor, his deputy, and the Government of Bayelsa State, the former Deputy governor, Assembly members led by the Speaker, former speakers and members of assembly, […]
Participation in Joint National Assembly Retreat on Electoral Matters: Pursuing Comprehensive Electoral Act Reform
I participated in the retreat of the Joint National Assembly on Electoral Matters in Lagos and in Abuja which ended yesterday Tuesday, to be reconvened later. The goal is a comprehensive reform of the electoral act. HSD.
Chairing the 66th Anniversary of Ayakoro Community Festival: Celebrating Culture, Development, and Collaboration for Progress
Yesterday, I led a high-powered delegation made up of several traditional rulers, high chiefs across Bayelsa West, other political leaders, Women and Youth leaders, and some even from across the state when I visited Ayakoro community one of the Tarakiri communities in Ogbia Local Government. The Paramount ruler and the Chiefs invited me to chair […]
Condolence Visit to Chief Gbalipre Turner’s Home: Offering Support and Sympathies during a Time of Mourning
Today, I paid a condolence visit in company of Traditional Rulers and leaders of Bayelsa West to the home of my elder brother, Chief Gbalipre Turner who lost his wife and was buried yesterday. I visited him and expressed my condolences on behalf of my family and the people of Bayelsa West. Outside Toru Orua, […]
Attending Service of Songs for Madam Obebhatein Jonathan: Offering Condolences and Prayers for the Family
In company of so many stakeholders, elders, traditional rulers, leaders of Women and Youth groups, I just attended the Service of Songs of Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, elder sister of our leader, father, and Former President of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR at Otueke. I thank everyone else for coming and again, I console […]