Bayelsa @30: Mrs Yankee-Robinson Attends Dinner & Award Ceremony, Commends Awards To Founding Fathers

The Acting Chairman of Sagbama Local Government Area, Hon. (Mrs) Diepriye Roseline Yankee-Robinson, on Thursday attended the dinner and award ceremony organised by the Bayelsa State Government, as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State.

The colourful event held at banquet hall in Yenagoa, was widely attended by government officials, political leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders, and other prominent Bayelsans, Nigerians and beyond to celebrate three decades of the state’s existence.

Mrs Yankee-Robinson, who was accompanied by her husband, joined other dignitaries at the ceremony, which formed part of the anniversary activities designed to reflect on Bayelsa’s journey since its creation on October 1, 1996, by the then military administrator named General Sani Abacha.

The Sagbama council boss described the dinner and award ceremony as a commendable initiative by the state government, noting that recognising individuals who played important roles in the history and development of the State, was an appropriate way to celebrate the state’s 30th anniversary.

According to her, the achievements recorded in Bayelsa State over the past three decades, were the result of the contributions, sacrifices and commitment of successive leaders, public servants, community leaders, professionals and ordinary citizens who worked in different capacities to advance the interests of the state.

She said the recognition of such individuals would not only honour their contributions but would also preserve the history of Bayelsa State for younger and future generations.

Mrs Yankee-Robinson pointed out that anniversaries provides an opportunity for citizens to look back at the circumstances that led to the creation of the state, and appreciate the progress made so far with identification of areas requiring renewed attention.

She commended the Bayelsa state government for incorporating the award and dinner ceremony into the anniversary programme, describing it as a demonstration of respect for the contributions of past and present leaders to the development of the state.

Mrs Yankee-Robinson also expressed appreciation to the state government for organising series of activities to commemorate the 30th anniversary, noting that the celebrations offered Bayelsans an opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage in celebration of their achievements made so far.

She congratulated the various award recipients, and all Bayelsans on the historic milestone, expressing optimism that the next chapter of Bayelsa’s development would be characterised by greater unity, peace, progress and prosperity.

The dinner and award ceremony provided another significant moment in the Bayelsa @30 celebrations, bringing together the past and present in recognition of the people whose contributions have helped shape the state over the last three decades.

Office of the Acting Chairman, Sagbama Local Government Area
2nd October, 2026