Kaiama

Christiana Virginia Koripamo (1910-2015)

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Mrs. Christiana Virginia Koripamo (1910-2015)

Mrs. Christiana Virginia Koripamo (1910-2015), affectionately known as “Mama,” was a renowned nurse/midwife and girl-child advocate. She established the Irigha Maternity Home in Port Harcourt, which operated for over twenty years. Mama was dedicated to reducing maternal and infant mortality, breaking down old beliefs about female circumcision and twin births, and promoting education for the girl-child. She was married to Rowland James Erasmus Koripamo and had six children. Mama received several honors, including the National Merit Award and the Bayelsa Women of Distinction Award. She passed away on February 15, 2015, at the age of 104.

Mrs Ibariere Thompson (1938-2024)

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Mrs Ibariere Thompson

Mrs. Ibariere Thompson (née Andakurai) was born around 1938 in Kaiama, Bayelsa State. Despite losing her parents at a young age, she was raised by loving relatives and grew into a hardworking, kind-hearted woman. She married Daubiri Thompson, a Nigerian Armed Forces member, but after his death during the Civil War, she became the family’s breadwinner. Ibariere ran a successful catering business in Port Harcourt and traded across the Niger Delta. A devout Christian, she was deeply involved in the church. She passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and faith.

Madam Priscilla Preye Appah (1936-2023):

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Madam Priscilla Preye Appah (1936-2023)

Madam Priscilla Preye Appah (1936-2023) was a dedicated nurse and midwife, inspired by pioneering figures in healthcare. Over her long career, she served in hospitals across Nigeria, becoming a respected Chief Nursing Officer before retiring in 2000. A devout Christian, she was also active in community leadership, notably in the “Kaiama Ladies Progressive Women” group. Priscilla’s legacy is one of compassion, service, and lasting impact on her community. She passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023.

David Koripamo Ungbuku (1938-2008)

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David Koripamo Ungbuku (1938-2008)

David Koripamo Ungbuku (1938–2008) was a pioneering jurist and the first Chief Judge of Bayelsa State. He retired as the longest-serving Chief Judge in southern Nigeria and was honored with the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR). Born in Sabageria, Bayelsa State, he began his career as a teacher before pursuing law, graduating from the University of Lagos in 1970 and being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1971. Known for his discipline and intellectual rigor, Justice Ungbuku was sworn in as a judge in 1983 and became Chief Judge of Bayelsa in 1992. He passed away in 2008 at the age of 70.

Augustine Angasei Ekeowei (1939-1993)

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Augustine Angasei Ekeowei (1939-1993)

Augustine Angasei Ekeowei (1939-1993) was a notable and astute police officer from Azuzama community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. He was known for his dedication to fighting crime with vigor and his strong stance against illegality. Despite the meager earnings of the Nigerian Police Force at the time, he lived a happy and contented life. Augustine Angasei Ekeowei passed away in 1993 at the age of 54.