By Attah Ede
The Bayelsa State Government has announced January 30, 2026, as burial date for the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Douye Diri announced the date on Wednesday during the 179th State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa.
Ewhrudjakpo died on December 11, 2025, at the age of 60.
Diri said a four-day funeral programme was approved after consultations by a burial committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei.
“The programme begins January 27 with sporting activities, followed by a Day of Tributes on January 28,” Diri said.
He added that valedictory sessions would hold on January 29 at the State High Court and at the Executive Council Chambers.
“On January 30, a requiem mass will hold at St Paul’s Catholic Church, Ofoni, before interment,” the governor said.
He noted that the government, family and church were in agreement on the burial arrangements for the late deputy governor.
