Gov. Diri attends service of songs for Late mother of Ambassador Igali

..Describes Mama Fanny Igali as a virtuous woman

His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State alongside his wives, Dr. (Mrs) Gloria Diri and Justice Ama Diri today, attended the service of songs in honor of Late Mama Fanny Patricia Igali.

Mama Igali who died at the age of 85 is mother of Ambassador Boladei Godknows Igali, former Secretary to the Government of Bayelsa State and presently, chairman, Governing council of the Federal University of Technology, Akure.

Gov Diri described Mama Fanny Igali as a woman that does not discriminate and takes all as her children, stating that she has raised her children with values and has a legacy in the person of Ambassador Boladei Igali and all his siblings.

“Mama was clearly the woman in Proverbs 31, which is the virtuous woman, and I’m speaking not only as governor of Bayelsa State, but also as one of her sons in-law, because her first daughter is my cousin’s wife. On behalf of the government and people of the state, we condole with the family, and pray that her soul will rest in peace.” Governor Diri stated.

The service of songs which took place at the DSP Alamieyeseigha memorial banquet hall also had in attendance, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah, Immediate past deputy governor of Bayelsa State and Chairman, Bayelsa State Elders’ council, Prof. Steve Azaiki, Member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma-Opokuma Federal Constituency in the house of representatives, his Sagbama-Ekeremor counterpart, Hon. Fred Agbedi, Justice Kate Abiri, Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, members of the state executive council, HRM, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama kingdom and Chairman, Bayelsa State council of traditional rulers, HRM, King Joshua Igbugburu, Ibenanaowei of Bomo kingdom, past Federal and State lawmakers, past Federal and State executive council members, the university community of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, other top government functionaries and captains of industry.