Yankee-Robinson Joins Diri Family To Bid Farewell To Late Agbiaowei

The Acting Chairperson of Sagbama Local Government Council, Hon. (Mrs.) Diepreye Roseline Yankee-Robinson, on Friday joined the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and his wife, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri, at the burial ceremony of Late Madam Tonpreye Agbiaowei.

Hotnews reports that the funeral ceremony, held at Igbedi Community in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, attracted family members, friends, political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers and other well-wishers who gathered to pay their final respects to the deceased.

Late Madam Agbiaowei, who lived from 1964 to 2026, passed away at the age of 62. She was a sister-in-law and close family associate of Governor Diri, being the elder sister of his wife, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri.

Yankee-Robinson’s presence at the ceremony reflected her solidarity with Governor Diri, his wife and the bereaved family during the period of mourning.

The ceremony also provided an opportunity for dignitaries and community members to celebrate the life and legacy of Madam Agbiaowei, while offering prayers, tributes and words of comfort to her family.

Governor Diri and his wife joined relatives, friends and sympathisers in bidding farewell to their beloved sister and family member.

Madam Agbiaowei was eventually laid to rest amid prayers and tributes, with mourners praying for the repose of her soul and for God to grant the bereaved family the strength to bear the loss.

~ Hot News Reporters
Saturday, 5, August, 2026