Skip to main content

Gov. Diri attends Service of songs for Late Justice Ogola (Rtd)

 



‎

‎Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri alongside his wife, Hon. Justice Patience Ama Diri yesterday, attended the service of Songs in honor of Late Hon. Justice Young Emmanuel Ogola (Rtd), which took place at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa.

‎

‎Justice Ogola who died on the 21st of April, 2025 at the age of 70 years, was a retired judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, and also Chairman of the 2020 END-SARS Panel of Judicial Enquiry.

‎

‎"Today, we remember Justice Ogola for who he was to the service of our state.

‎

‎On behalf of the government and good people of Bayelsa State, I commiserate with the family and pray that God will grant them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss”, Governor Diri stated.

‎

‎Dignitaries at the service of songs include, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye, Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Daniel Ayah, President of the Customary Court of Appeal, members of the State House of Assembly, members of the state executive council, judges of the Bayelsa State judiciary, chairmen of Local Government Areas and other top government officials. 

‎

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BREAKING: Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation Awards Scholarships Worth ₦749m To 101 Prospective Students At Hensard University

The Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation has announced the recipients of its prestigious scholarship program, awarding full tuition to 101 deserving students to attend Hensard University in Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State.  The total value of the scholarships is a substantial ₦749,000,000, covering tuition fees across a diverse range of academic disciplines. The scholarship program, a key initiative of the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation, aims to provide access to quality education for bright and promising students, particularly those from Bayelsa State and the wider Niger Delta region. The successful candidates were selected after a rigorous examination process. The beneficiaries will be pursuing various courses at Hensard University, including high-demand fields such as Medicine and Surgery, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, and Film & Multimedia Studies.  The list of successful candidates, including their names, gender, course of study, state of origin, and local government ar...
Post a Comment
Read more

STAKEHOLDERS URGE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE IN THE NIGER-DELTA

  By Toyyib Omowale  Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have called on the Federal Government to accord the oil-rich region the recognition and development it rightfully deserves, as the major contributor to the nation’s wealth. The call was made during the AFREXTRACT Town-hall Meeting convened by the Centre for Niger Delta Studies and Sustainability, Federal University Otuoke, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. The event, themed “Entanglements with Oil Extraction in the Niger Delta: Daily Realities of Living with Oil and Coping Mechanisms for Oil Spills and Gas Flaring,” brought together traditional rulers, academics, civil society organizations, and community leaders to deliberate on the environmental and socio-economic challenges confronting the region. In his remarks, King Bubraye Dakolo, the Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman of the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, expressed delight that such a f...
Post a Comment
Read more

Reasons why Political Actors Detract from Senator Dickson

   By Gabriel Ukuta In a political terrain that is often characterized by lofty promises, unfulfilled pledges, and leaders who drift away from their people once elected into office. Senator Henry Seriake Dickson in the midst of this familiar pattern, has carved out a reputation that sets him apart: he is a promise-keeper, a leader who matches words with action, and a representative deeply rooted in the lives of his people. This unique approach to politics is precisely why certain political actors in Bayelsa West often attempt to detract from his leadership. His style of governance and representation is not built on empty slogans but on visible results, loyalty to his people, and consistency in fulfilling his commitments. Such authenticity in leadership naturally unsettles those whose politics thrives on deception and opportunism. At the National Assembly, Senator Dickson has continued to distinguish himself. His voice is firm and consistent on issues that concern not only Baye...
Post a Comment
Read more