Bayelsa govt fixes date for late deputy governor’s burial

The remains of late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, will be laid to rest on Jan. 30, says Gov. Douye Diri.

Diri disclosed this on Wednesday at the 179th State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa.

DAILY POST reports that the deputy governor died on December 11, 2025, at the age of 60.

The governor said a four-day funeral programme was approved following consultations by a burial committee chaired by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei.

“The programme begins Jan. 27 with sporting activities, followed by a Day of Tributes on January 28,” Diri said.

He added that valedictory sessions would hold on Jan. 29 at the State High Court and Executive Council Chambers.

“On Jan. 30, a requiem mass will hold at St Paul’s Catholic Church, Ofoni, before interment,” the governor said.

Diri said the government, family and church “are all in agreement on the burial activities of our departed deputy governor.”

Bayelsa govt fixes date for late deputy governor’s burial