Diri Joins Family, Dignitaries For 20th Remembrance Of Barr. John Sambo’s Mother

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday joined family members, friends, associates, and top government functionaries at the 20th remembrance thanksgiving service held in honour of Late Mrs. Ebisintei Sambo (Nee Kumokou), mother of the Director of Domestic, Government House, Yenagoa, Barr. John Sambo.

Hotnews reliably gathered that the remembrance activities extended beyond the church service, as family members, guests, and well-wishers later converged at the Sampou residence of Barr. John Sambo for a traditional wake-keeping celebration.

The solemn but celebratory event took place at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Sampou, in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, where worshippers gathered to thank God for the life, legacy, and enduring impact of the deceased matriarch, two decades after her passing.

Governor Diri, accompanied by senior government officials and political leaders, joined the Sambo family in offering prayers and thanksgiving, reflecting on the virtues of Late Mrs. Ebisintei Sambo and her contributions to the growth and stability of her family and community during her lifetime.

Speaking at the event, several dignitaries described the late Mrs. Sambo as a devoted Christian, loving mother, and community-minded woman whose values of humility, discipline, and service continue to inspire those she left behind.

They commended Barr. John Sambo for sustaining the memory of his mother through annual acts of remembrance and thanksgiving.

The thanksgiving service featured special prayers, scriptural exhortations, hymns, and testimonies highlighting the positive influence of the deceased on her family and the wider Sampou community.

Clergymen urged the congregation to emulate her virtues and live lives that would leave lasting legacies for future generations.

The colourful gathering attracted notable personalities from within and outside Bayelsa State and was marked by cultural displays, goodwill messages, and musical entertainment. Renowned highlife musician, Dr. Alfred Jking, thrilled guests with captivating performances that added excitement and warmth to the occasion.

The event provided an opportunity for family members and friends to reflect on cherished memories of the late Mrs. Ebisintei Sambo while celebrating the enduring values she instilled in her children and loved ones.

Many attendees described the 20th remembrance as a fitting tribute to a woman whose legacy of faith, love, and dedication continues to resonate within her family and the Sampou community and the state at large.

The successful gathering underscored the importance of honouring departed loved ones and preserving family heritage, as participants expressed gratitude to God for the sustaining grace over the Sambo’s family.

~ Hot News Reporters
Saturday, 13, June, 2026