BREAKING: Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Ewhrudjakpo, For Burial Bayelsa January 30


 

The Bayelsa State Government has fixed Friday, January 30 as the date for the burial of the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D, marking the final farewell to one of the state’s most prominent political figures.

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Governor Douye Diri announced the date during the 179th State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, disclosing that it was jointly agreed upon by the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Bayelsa State Government and the Catholic Church.

 

According to the Governor, the burial will follow a four-day programme beginning on Tuesday, January 27, with sporting activities, and continuing on January 28 and 29, ahead of the funeral service and interment on Friday, January 30, in Ofoni community, Sagbama Local Government Area.

 

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Governor Diri described the late Deputy Governor as a man of service and sacrifice, while appreciating Bayelsans for standing firmly with his administration during what he called “trying and emotional moments” for the state.

‎”The committee representing the government has met alongside the family and his church. We are all in agreement that the burial activities of our departed deputy governor will commence on January 27 with some sporting activities, as he was the one supervising the Ministry of Sports.
“On January 28, there will be a Day of Tributes while on 29th, special valedictory sessions will take place first at the state High Court and later inside the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House.
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‎”On the fourth day, which is 30th of January, we will have a requiem mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Ofoni community, and thereafter interment. This is the programme that was drawn up by the committee and approved by me.”

He urged residents, stakeholders and well-wishers to actively participate in the burial activities, stressing that the events were designed to honour a life dedicated to public service and the advancement of Bayelsa State.

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