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HRM Cadbury George Omieh (1918-2014)

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HRM Cadbury George Omieh (1918-2014)

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

Isolima Tamunamiebi Dateme (1938-2019)

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Isolima Tamunamiebi Dateme (1938-2019)

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.

Prince Harrowel Elaye Omemu(1936-1987)

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Prince Harrowel Elaye Omemu (1936-1987)

Elaye hailed from the Agbere community, situated in the Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. He gained widespread recognition and acclaim for his significant contributions to the development of sports culture in the region. Elaye’s efforts were instrumental in fostering and promoting sports activities within the delta, leaving a lasting impact on the sporting landscape. His dedication and commitment to enhancing the sports culture in the area have been highly regarded and appreciated by the community.

Prince A.E.O Amgbare (1947-2020)

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Prince A.E.O Amgbare (1947-2020)

The deceased Apostle Prince A.E.O Amgbare, known by his full name Prince Alphaeus Egbonmokirikpon Okereke-Keme Amgbere (JP), was an attractive and cheerful individual who was modest in nature. He excelled in athletics and was a highly capable administrator who made significant contributions to the public service and sports community in both the old Rivers State and Bayelsa State in Nigeria.

Iti, Thomas Ibitimi (1946-2008)

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Iti Thomas Ibitimi (1946-2008)

The late Mr. Iti, Thomas Ibitimi hailed from the Angiama community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. He was an exceptional administrator who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s public service.

HRM (Engr.) Richardford Orukarebai Koroye

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HRM (Engr.) Richardford Orukarebai Koroye (1937-2022)

HRM (Engr.) Richardford Orukarebai Koroye was a native of Toru-orua community in the Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. During the 1970s and 1980s, he established himself as a highly accomplished engineer and made significant contributions to the development of the former Rivers State.

inara spiff

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Florence Inara Spiff (1939-2021)

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.

anthony Sawyerr

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AIG Anthony Sawyerr (1944-2020)

Anthony Sawyerr hails from Sagbama Town in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa. He was a quintessential and accomplished Police Officer that made his mark in Nigerian Police Force.

Mariam Bubaraye Indiamaowei

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Mariam Bubaraye Indiamaowei (1950-2019)

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.

Bernice orubo

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Bernice Baratuapre Orubo (1932-2022)

Bernice Baratuapre Orubo a matriarch was from Otuabagi community in Ogbia kingdom of Bayelsa state. She was a famous and respected woman of substance, who judiciously worked towards the socioeconomic development of the Ogbia women from in the 70’s.