A press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri as saying; “I am deeply saddened over the news of the sudden passing of Dr. Bolouere Elizabeth Ketebu”.
Speaking further, the statement quoted the governor as saying that, her demise came as a rude shock, knowing her commitment to the betterment of our state and our country.
You were a thoroughbred medical professional, consummate politician, frontline activist and advocate for the rights of women; a cause to which you devoted your time, effort and resources as a former National President of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS).
Our state, Bayelsa, and indeed Nigeria will greatly miss your immeasurable service and commitment.
I extend my deepest condolences to the Ketebu family of Ubaka compound, Oborigbeigha quarters of Odi community in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State as well as the Graham-Douglas family of Abonnema in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Concluding, the governor said, “death is an unscionable and painful reaper. But be consoled that Dr Ketebu lived a fulfilled life of service to the people and her country. May the Lord grant her family grace and the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable and painful loss.”
