Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri on Monday expressed sorrow over the passing of Senator John Kojo-Brambaifa.
Brambaifa, a former representative of Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the 5th National Assembly, died on Saturday at an Abuja hospital at the age of 81.
In a condolence message issued to journalists by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri described Brambaifa as an illustrious son of Bayelsa and a distinguished public servant.
“Bayelsa and Nigeria have lost an elder statesman, an amiable gentleman, an astute politician, and a committed community leader,” the governor said. “Brambaifa leaves behind a legacy of unblemished and devoted service to Nigeria, the old Rivers State, Bayelsa, and his local community. On behalf of the Government of Bayelsa State, I extend sincere condolences to the Brambaifa family and the Agbere community in Sagbama Local Government Area, where he hailed from.”
Governor Diri urged the late senator’s family and community to find comfort in his exemplary public service and remarkable political career.
At the time of his death, Senator Brambaifa was serving as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the newly established Federal University of Agriculture in Bassambiri, Nembe Local Government Area. He had also served as Chairman of Sagbama Local Government Council in the old Rivers State and as Chairman of the Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue.
