The Bayelsa State Government says the remains of the State Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, will be laid to rest on January 30.
The State Governor Duoye Diri disclosed this on Wednesday at the 179th State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa.
Ewhrudjakpo 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 Jan. 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”.
