Bayelsa Mourns: Remembering the Contributions of the Women Affairs Commissioner
Elizabeth Bidei, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Women Affairs, has passed away. Her death was announced on December 31, 2024, by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai. The exact cause and date of her passing were not disclosed in the official statement.
Bidei was recognized for her dedication to promoting the welfare and empowerment of women in Bayelsa State. Her contributions as a public servant and loyal party member had a significant impact on the state’s policies and programs benefiting its citizens.
The Bayelsa State government has expressed deep condolences to her family, particularly her husband, Chief Jackson Bidei, and their children.
The statement emphasized that her death has created a vacuum that is difficult to fill, and her legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched and the initiatives she championed during her lifetime.
As the state mourns her loss, her commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others will keep her memory ingrained in the minds of many. May her soul rest in peace.