“A very deep void has been created by his passing and it is only God that can give us the fortitude to fill that vacuum. May God grant the governor, the Ewhrudjakpo family and people of the state the grace to overcome the painful loss.”
“As mortals, we cannot ask why death came at this time. The late Deputy Governor was very active in service and died in active service.”
“Yes, our hearts are heavy because we lost our deputy governor, who would have been here to read one of the lessons. However, the truth is that each and every one of us will answer this call.
“Let us continue to keep this mutual understanding and relationship to foster sustainable growth and development of our state. But, of course, there must be checks and balances.
“On a nostalgic, historic note, let me say that this particular visit leaves a very sour taste in my mouth. I would have preferred since handing over in 2020 to you that I visited here on a happy occasion.
This outreach further underscores the Chief Weris Tike Foundation’s commitment to compassion-driven service, community support, and social responsibility, especially for vulnerable groups.
“We are all with you, particularly the bereaved Ewhrudjakpo family at this trying times. We pray God almighty to comfort His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, the widow, Mrs. Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, the children and the entire people of Bayelsa State. And may God grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.”
Governor Diri commended residents for turning out in large numbers to honour the late leader, stressing that true legacy lies not in longevity but in impact. According to him, Senator Lawrence Ewhrujakpo made a lasting impact on the state through his service and dedication.
PANDEF again take this opportunity to express the hope that, as Mr. President will continue to follow through with these reforms in the sector, more sons and daughters of the Niger Delta from where the country has the highest number of experienced professionals in the sector, would be brought into other top positions within the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation {NNPC} and the industry at large. Furthermore, we look forward to sustained efforts of the Federal Government in putting in place a robust programme for the environmental remediation of the Niger Delta. The Federal Government must go beyond Ogoni Clean-up to ensure that there is budgetary provision on annual basis to clean up the damaged environments of the Niger Delta in a sustained manner.
