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 […]
Attending Inauguration and Oath Taking Ceremony of Governor Douye Diri for Second Term: Wishing Success and Calling for Support
This morning, I joined several Leaders, elders and dignitaries to attend the inauguration and oath taking ceremony of the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewrhudjakpor for his second term and I wish them a successful Second tenure to build on the gains of the first tenure. […]
Condolences on the Tragic Passing of Herbert O. Wigwe, Group CEO of Access Holdings
Like everyone else, I was shocked to learn of the passing of Herbert O. Wigwe, Group CEO of Access Holdings, in a helicopter crash in the United States of America. Tragically, his wife and son also lost their lives in the accident. Herbert Wigwe was an exceptional banker who dedicated himself to breaking new frontiers […]
Attending Dinner in Honor of Outgoing South Korean Ambassador: Recognizing Service and Strengthening Diplomatic Relations
Yesterday, I had the honor of being invited to attend a dinner in honor of the outgoing South Korean Ambassador HE Kim Young Chae and his wife. The dinner was hosted by my friend and wife, His Excellency Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Governor of Abia state and the Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Appointment of Dr. Bozimoh Andrew Torulolo as Chief of Staff: Strengthening Collaboration and Engagement with Federal Agencies and Stakeholders
As a result of the challenges, and expectations of our people on federal agencies, and the need for effective collaboration and linkages, I have appointed Dr Bozimoh Andrew Torulolo as my Chief of Staff, in addition to my existing legislative aides. Dr. Torulolo brings a wealth of experience, having retired from the Ministry of Foreign […]
Low-Key Birthday Celebration with Praise and Worship: Expressing Gratitude to Supporters and Well-Wishers
Today, my family and I in company of several friends and well-wishers had a brief Praise and Worship session to mark my 58th birthday. I have never organized elaborate birthday celebrations. But every year my family and I in company of few friends and well wishers who are around at the time usually mark the […]
Condolence Visit to the Family of HRH Dr Famous Sayeregha Eseduwo, Akou, Paramount Ruler of Angalabiri Community
Yesterday afternoon I paid a condolence visit to the family of HRH, Dr Famous Sayeregha Eseduwo, Akou, the Paramount Ruler of Angalabiri Community, who lost their daughter at the tender age of twenty three. It was a sad event and when I was told I visited him and the family to commiserate with them, and […]
Birthday Visit to Dr John Kennedy Opara, Former Executive Secretary of the Pilgrim Welfare Board
Yesterday also, I visited my friend and brother, Dr John Kennedy Opara, the former Executive Secretary of the Pilgrim Welfare Board, who recently celebrated his birthday. Dr Kennedy has been a good brother, friend and a good man who has done a lot of service to God and humanity. I visited him and his family […]
New Year Courtesy Visit to Amananaowei of Ekeremor Town: Acknowledging Achievements and Addressing Developmental Needs
Yesterday, in continuation of my New Year visits to Community leaders and Stakeholders of the Senatorial District, I paid a courtesy call on His Highness, Agbodo Gbaseimor, Amananaowei of Ekeremor Town who received me and my delegation with his council of Chiefs, Women, Youth leaders and Stakeholders of the Community and other elders. I conveyed […]
Paying Condolences and Honoring Community Leaders: A Visit to Chief Suru Oyarede and Funeral Rites in Aleibiri
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and I led a delegation to visit Chief Suru Oyarede, a community leader in Aleibiri, a retired permanent secretary and one of the leaders of Ekeremor Local Government and Bayelsa West, over the loss of his wife last year and the loss of his […]