“Everyone speaks good of Lawrence. He was a good man who related well with people. It is very difficult to find a politician who rose to the position of deputy governor to be well spoken of in this manner.โ
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, hosted a delegation of eminent statesmen who travelled from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos, and other parts of the federation to honour the late Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, former Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, on Friday. Following the funeral rites…
โLooking back at the way we emerged as governor and deputy, we went through what I have always described as the wilderness experience. We stood by each other, we prayed and fasted together.
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Gov Diri, Lawmakers, Sportsmen, Others Honour Late Bayelsa Dep Gov
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โActivities to honour the legacies of the departed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, kicked off on Tuesday with a variety of sporting events at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa.
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โThe events included a novelty football match, athletics, tug-of-war contest by civil servants, traditional wrestling and para-wrestling bouts.
In the novelty football game, Bayelsa Queens played out a goalless draw against a selected side of the Bayelsa State All-Stars team.
PANDEF salutes, in particular, their individual and collective contributions to the sustainable development and enduring peace of the South-South region. Even more profound is their continued impact on nation-building and democratic consolidation, anchored on equity, fairness, and justice. PANDEF also takes this opportunity to acknowledge and salute other leaders and selfless citizens whose strenuous efforts, though often unheralded, remain vital to the progress of our region.
โOn behalf of the South-South Governors Forum, I extend our warm birthday wishes to His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.
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South-South Governors Celebrate Fubara At 51
The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) extends hearty felicitations to their Brother-Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.
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Chairman of the regional governors body and Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, in a statement on Wednesday, described Governor Fubara as a humble servant of humanity and the people of Rivers State.
The statement noted Fubaraโs exemplary leadership qualities that have endeared him to the Rivers people as well as his tireless effort and commitment to the peace and greater good of the state.
โOn behalf of the South-South Governors Forum, I extend our warm birthday wishes to His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on his 51st birthday.”
“Words cannot adequately capture the deep sense of loss that l feel today. l miss his advice. My heart aches. Lawrence, where are you?โ
Reaffirming the long-standing position of the Ijaw people, the INC stressed that no part of Ijaw land or waterways has ever been, nor will ever be, part of the Biafra Republic. According to the Congress, such misrepresentation not only distorts historical and cultural realities but also risks creating unnecessary tension among ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta and beyond.
History and experience show that growing into adulthood without meaningful education, vocational skills, or a clear sense of purpose is daunting. Young people in such situations are more susceptible to negative influences and lost opportunities. Society has witnessed too many of these cases, where early intervention might have changed the outcome.
โWe have met with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the Ambassador of Denmark, and both have expressed strong interest in supporting the next census through key intervention areas.โ
