The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has expressed sadness over the demise of Senator John Brambaifa.
The former Bayelsa West Senatorial District representative in the 5th National Assembly between 2003 and 2007 died on Saturday in a hospital in Abuja at the age of 81.
Gov. Diri, in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, described Sen. Brambaifa, who was popularly known as JKB, as an illustrious son of the state.
He stated that the late Sen. Brambaifa was an astute politician who distinguished himself in public service.
“Bayelsa and Nigeria have lost an elder statesman, an amiable gentleman, astute politician, and a great community leader.
“Brambaifa left a legacy of unblemished and committed service to Nigeria, the old Rivers State, Bayelsa, and indeed his community.
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“On behalf of the government of Bayelsa State, I extend sincere condolences to the Brambaifa family and the Agbere community in Sagbama Local Government Area, where he hailed from,” Gov. Diri stated.
The governor urged his family and community to be comforted by Sen. Brambaifa’s meritorious service and remarkable public and political career.
Until his death, Sen. Brambaifa was the pro-chancellor and chairman, Governing Council of the fledgling Federal University of Agriculture in Bassambiri, Nembe Local Government Area of the state.
He was also a past chairman of Sagbama Local Government Council in the old Rivers State, as well as a former chairman of the Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue.
