Major Nathaniel Ingialasuogha Robert Yekorogha, a revered community leader hailing from Nembe – Ogbolomabiri in the Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, played a significant role in the advancement of the Nigerian Military between 1955 and 1984
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Her Royal Highness, Dr. (Barr) Dame Evangelist Josephine Diete-Spiff JP is a humble, multifaceted, and accomplished figure from the Niger Delta region who has made a significant mark in various domains such as sports, movies, business, entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, academics, and more within the Nigerian landscape. She is undeniably a prominent supporter of numerous causes, a source of inspiration for the underprivileged, and, above all, a devoted follower of the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ
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Late Chief Thomas Kieriboyegha hailed from Twon-brass community situated in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. He gained recognition as the inaugural accredited legal practitioner from the Nembe kingdom, which also extended to the broader Bayelsa state. He exemplified the characteristics of a true gentleman and trailblazer, leaving a lasting mark on the history of Nigeria during its precolonial and independent eras.
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He is most renowned as His Majesty, the ruler of Odioama Kingdom. Odioama Kingdom is part of the Nembe-speaking community located in the coastal region of the Niger Delta. HRM Cadbury George Omieh held the throne for more than three decades, ruling for over 30 years
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Isolima Tamunamiebi Dateme, originally from Okrika in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, was an accomplished and highly respected school teacher. She left an indelible mark on the minds of her students and colleagues within the teaching profession in Nigeria.
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Dame Florence Inara Spiff was a formidable educationist from Twon-Brass Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. She contributed immensely in the development of education in the Niger delta and beyond.
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Engr. Gboribiogha John Jonah is from Nembe. He was a fine Naval Officer that made his mark in the Nigeria military. For he came, he saw and he conquered. From 2012 to 2019 he was the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa state.
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Lucky Awotua Efebo was from Nembe Kingdom of Bayelsa State. He was an accomplished man who rose to the principle of his darling profession of the Nigeria Police Force and served the Nation meritoriously and diligently without any discoloration.
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Dame Mariam Bubaraye Indiamaowei was from Sagbagria community in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. She was a successful businesswoman in Port Harcourt city and also an impressive school teach that imparted the education sector of old Rivers state.
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Newton Amie Aaron Igali was from Eniwari community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. He was a foremost qualified and certified Accountant from the Niger delta that worked assiduously towards the development of the financial sector of Nigeria.
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Since 2017, recognizing the importance of showcasing the life stories of influential individuals from the Niger Delta, we have been seamlessly publishing their biographies on the internet.