Mr. Jonathan Einbaipreyo Oye, hailing from the Nembe Kingdom of Bayelsa State, was a distinguished professional administrator within the civil service of the former Rivers State and later Bayelsa State. He is widely recognized for his significant contributions as a formidable civil servant, particularly in his role as Permanent Secretary, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the development of the public service of both old Rivers State and Bayelsa State.
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Francis Forum Egele (1963-2018) was a flamboyant attorney and Commissioner of Justice in Bayelsa State from 2012 to 2014. Born in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, he rose from playing soccer to becoming an Attorney General and later a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He established his law firm, Egele & Egele, Daniel Chambers, which became renowned for its well-equipped law library. Egele was also a passionate footballer and a member of All-Stars International Yenagoa. He passed away in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of legal excellence and dedication to his community.
Captain Perebo A. Dakolo was a fearless Nigerian Army officer known for his role in the failed April 1990 coup led by Major Gideon Gwaza Orkar. Born in 1957 in Bayelsa State, Dakolo was passionate about justice and resource control for the Niger Delta. He served with distinction in the Nigerian Army, excelling in several specialized military courses and earning a reputation as a capable and charismatic leader. Dakolo’s involvement in the 1990 coup was driven by his belief in a more equitable Nigerian federation. Despite the coup’s failure, Dakolo chose to face the consequences with honor and was executed by the military junta in August 1990 at the age of 33. His sacrifice remains a symbol of courage and commitment to justice.