Port Harcourt

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.

Mariam Bubaraye Indiamaowei (1950–2019)

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Mariam Bubaraye Indiamaowei (1950-2019)

Dame Mariam Bubaraye Indiamaowei (1950-2019) was a dedicated educator and entrepreneur from Sagbagria, Bayelsa State. Born into a modest family, she overcame numerous challenges to earn a degree in Educational Psychology and significantly impacted the education sector in Rivers and Bayelsa States.

At 16, she married Engr. Paul William Indiamaowei and together they raised eight children. A devout Anglican, Mariam was actively involved in her church, being knighted as a Dame of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 2011. She also founded OlaEbi Enterprises, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit alongside her commitment to family and faith. Mariam passed away on May 7, 2019, leaving a lasting legacy of resilience and love.

Mr Jonathan E. Oye (1953 – 2024)

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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.

Stephen Nunoebiyu Mac-Ake aka “Fine Boy” (1942 – 2024)

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Stephen Nunoebiyu Mac-Ake aka "Fine Boy" (1942 - 2024)

Stephen Nunoebiyu Mac-Ake, popularly known as “Fine Boy,” was a prominent technical auto mechanic from Ogbia Kingdom, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Born on May 2, 1942, he played a significant role in training youths in mechanical engineering during the 1980s and contributed to the agricultural sector, particularly through the School to Land Project.

After obtaining his OND in Mechanical Engineering, Stephen worked at the Government Vocational Technical Center in Port Harcourt, later serving as a technical teacher at Government Comprehensive Secondary School Borokiri. He significantly impacted the School to Land Project and worked with various employment centers, helping secure job opportunities for many youths.

A devout member of the Gospel Deliverance Mission, Stephen was married to Mac-Ake Chimelam Naomi and had nine children. He passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 82.

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.

Jason Biobaragha Goldie (1969-2023)

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Jason Biobaragha Goldie (1969-2023)

Lecturer Jason Biobaragha Goldie, an academic by profession, was from the Okpoama community in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. He was best known for his academic accomplishments, which contributed significantly to the development of the field of Microbiology and enriched the body of knowledge in the Niger Delta region and beyond. Birth … Read more

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.

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.

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