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.