Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has announced that the burial of the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, is scheduled for January 30, 2026.
The governor announced on Wednesday during a State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Yenagoa, where he unveiled a four-day funeral programme to honour the late deputy governor.
Diri explained that the decision followed consultations between the state-appointed funeral committee, the family of the deceased and his church, all of whom agreed on the outlined arrangements.
According to the governor, funeral activities will begin on January 27 with sporting events in recognition of Ewhrudjakpo’s role overseeing the Ministry of Sports.
A Day of Tributes will hold on January 28, while January 29 will feature special valedictory sessions at the State High Court and the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House.
The funeral rites will conclude on January 30 with a Requiem Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ofoni community, after which the late deputy governor will be laid to rest.
Gov Diri noted that the programme was prepared by the committee and approved by him.
Politics Nigeria recalls that the Deputy Governor, Ewhrudjakpo, died on December 11, 2025, at the age of 60 due to sudden illness.