Diri Attends Burial Of Late Chief Ololo-Ikirigo In Nembe, Pays Homage To King Daukoru
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has attended the burial ceremony of the late Chief (Pastor) Benjamin Apollos Ololo-Ikirigo in Ogbolomabiri, Nembe Local Government Area of the state.
The deceased was the father of the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ebi Ben Ololo.
Speaking at the burial ceremony, Governor Diri described the late Chief Ololo-Ikirigo as a man who lived a life of service and impact, particularly to his family, community and humanity.
The governor said the deceased’s biography demonstrated that he lived a fulfilled life and urged those gathered to emulate his peaceful and impactful legacy.
«“We have come to celebrate the life of Late Chief Benjamin Apollos Ololo-Ikirigo. Going through his biography, it’s clear that he came, saw and conquered. He lived a life of impact to his family, community and larger society.»
«“Let us emulate the peaceful and impactful life of our late father who has gathered all of us here,” Governor Diri stated.»
The governor also used the occasion to pay homage to His Eminence, King Edmund Daukoru, Mingi XII and Amayanabo of Nembe Kingdom.
Governor Diri commended the monarch for his purposeful leadership and efforts towards sustaining peace and security in Nembe City and the wider kingdom.
Among the dignitaries who attended the burial were the Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe; Senator Konbowei Friday Benson, representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District; Hon. Rodney Ambiaowei, representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency; Hon. Mitema Obordor, representing Ogbia Federal Constituency; and Hon. Oboku A. Oforji, representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma-Opokuma Federal Constituency.
Others included the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere; former Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd.); Secretary to the State Government, Professor Nimibofa Ayawei; Chairman of the Bayelsa State APC, Hon. Warman Ogoriba; 2027 APC House of Representatives candidate for Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite; members of the State House of Assembly; commissioners; Nembe Local Government Chairman, Hon. David Alagoa; and other government officials.
The ceremony brought together family members, traditional rulers, political leaders, government officials, friends and associates to honour the memory of the late Chief Ololo-Ikirigo and celebrate his contributions to his family and community.
