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Elder Samuel Iduabo Tarinyo (1938-2013)

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Elder Samuel Iduabo Tarinyo (1938-2013)

Elder Samuel Iduabo Tarinyo (1938-2023)

Elder Samuel Iduabo Tarinyo was a respected educator and community leader from Otuogidi, Bayelsa State. Born on November 4, 1938, he dedicated his life to teaching and mentoring students across the Niger Delta. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Lagos and held various teaching and administrative positions, including Principal and Director at the Bayelsa State Post Primary Schools Board.

A devoted Anglican, he was known for his deep faith and commitment to his community. He married Roseline Itesobo Tarinyo in 1969, and they had seven children. After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, he passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, at the age of 85. He will be interred in Otuogidi on December 15, 2023.

Rt. Rev Adolphus Amabebe (Rtd.) JP (1939-2023)

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Rt. Rev Adolphus Amabebe (Rtd.) JP (1939-2023)

Early Life Adolphus Amabebe was born on November 16, 1939, to Michael Kungbowei Amabebe and Mrs. Alice Amabebe, along with a twin sister who sadly did not survive in Cameroon. His mother, Alice, originally from the Azuzuama community, faced banishment to the Evil Forest due to the taboo associated with giving birth to twins. Despite … Read more

Luke Tubo Martha Oruwari (1939-2000)

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Luke Tubo Martha Oruwar

Luke Tubo Martha Oruwari was widely celebrated as one of the foremost church organists and musicians from the Niger Delta, earning numerous accolades and achievements throughout his illustrious career. He was also a dedicated teacher who mentored many great minds from the Niger Delta and beyond.