Ushering in the New Year with Prayer, Praise, and Hope: Wishing for Peace, Prosperity, and Unity in 2024
We just concluded our prayer and praise sessions to thank God for His mercies so far and to usher in the new year at the Toru orua Christian center (Ark of Refuge and Mercy). We had various services this season. First was the cross over service on the 31st of December, the new year service […]
Governor Douye Diri’s Christmas Visit: A Gesture of Appreciation and Unity for a Promising Future
His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa state led a high powered delegation to pay a Christmas visit to me at my country home in Toru Orua. They have done that for three consecutive years now. It was a fraternal visit and he said he is doing that in appreciation for the support that […]
Christmas Day Service at the Palace of Melchizedek: A Message of Love, Forgiveness, and Unity
We had our customary Christmas day service at the Palace of Melchizedek where well- wishers, friends, community leaders and other worshippers joined my family and I to thank God for His mercies for the year and for Christmas. In my brief remarks, I reminded everyone about the need for love and forgiveness, and for us […]
Progress Update: Hensard University Teaching Hospital and Medical College Construction On Track for Quality Medical Education and Healthcare
This morning, I had an early morning walk and inspection tour of the facilities at the ongoing construction site of the Hensard University Teaching Hospital and Medical College preparatory to commencement of the college of Medical sciences hopefully next year. We started this two years ago and I am happy with the quality of construction. […]
Supporting the Screening of Supreme Court Justices: Congratulating Justice Adumein and Advocating for Judicial Reforms
Yesterday as a member of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, I joined in the screening exercise of the President of the Supreme Court Justices including the Honorable Justice M. A. Adumein, JCA, a Bayelsan representing the South South and as usual I expressed my support for his nomination and appointment […]
A Fruitful Meeting with Honorable Minister Heineken Lokpobiri: Collaborating for the Benefit of Our Constituents and Nation
Today, it was a pleasure to have received in my office my brother and constituent, the Honorable Minister of Petroleum for State who himself is a former Senator, the Honorable Minister Heineken Lokpobiri, who after his official interactions at the National Assembly visited me in my office. I warmly and gladly received him and we […]
Productive Meetings with Pa Clark and AIG Sadiq: Addressing Key Concerns for the Ijaw Nation and Strengthening Police Training
Yesterday, I answered the summon of our national leader and father Pa Clark to discuss pressing issues affecting the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta in general. We had a useful discussion. Today, I received in my office a colleague and friend, the commandant Nigerian police academy AIG Sadiq. We shared useful insights and perspectives. […]
South South Senate Caucus Congratulates Senate President Godswill Akpabio on his 61st Birthday: A Show of Unity and Support
Yesterday evening, I led the delegation of the South South Senate caucus to congratulate His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio CON, The Senate President on his 61st birthday at his home. In the company and support of my colleagues, it was our pleasure to have presented the birthday card whereupon I delivered the birthday congratulatory remarks […]
A Condolence Letter & Tribute to HRM King (Prof.) T.J.T Princewill: Honoring a Father, Leader, and Icon
9th November, 2023 Dear Prince Tonye Princewill and members of the Princewill family, CONDOLENCE LETTER & TRIBUTE TO A FATHER On behalf of my family and the good people of Bayelsa West Senatorial District, I write to formally offer our condolences to you, the entire Princewill family, the Kalabari kingdom, the Government and the good […]
Governor Douye Diri Presents Certificate of Return: A Visit of Congratulations and Commitment to Bayelsa’s Progress
This evening, His Excellency, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri visited me as he usually does when he is in Abuja and to also use the opportunity to present his certificate of return issued by INEC on his recent victory at the Gubernatorial poll. I had called to congratulate him and wish him […]