Odahiekwu Ogunde, Yenagoa
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has expressed sadness over the sudden death of a former Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Bolouere Elizabeth Ketebu.He said the demise of the former SSG came as a rude shock, knowing her commitment to the betterment of Bayelsa and the country.Diri said, “You were a thoroughbred medical professional, consummate politician, frontline activist and advocate for the rights of women; a cause to which you devoted your time, effort and resources as a former National President of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS). “Our state, Bayelsa, and indeed Nigeria will greatly miss your immeasurable service and commitment.”I extend my deepest condolences to the Ketebu family of Ubaka compound, Oborigbeigha quarters of Odi community in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State as well as the Graham-Douglas family of Abonnema in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.”Death is an unconscionable and painful reaper. But be consoled that Dr Ketebu lived a fulfilled life of service to the people and her country. May the Lord grant her family grace and the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable and painful loss.”