Cocodia Celebrates Birthday By Empowering 90 Widows In Bayelsa

The Special Adviser to the Bayelsa State Governor on Political Matters, High Chief Collins Cocodia, has marked his birthday by empowering 90 widows in Yenagoa, the state capital.

The empowerment programme took place on Saturday at Triple C Signature, Agbura, Yenagoa, and marked the climax of a three-day celebration attended by family members, political associates, friends and well-wishers.

Cocodia said he had initially planned a quiet gathering with the widows but was surprised by the elaborate celebration his aides organised. He thanked the guests and organisers for the gesture. The widows also offered special prayers for the celebrant.

Chairman of the occasion, Chief Abel Ebimofowei, described Cocodia as a committed public servant whose character and contributions made him worthy of recognition. Other guests, including party chieftain Sir Prof. Felix Omemu, State Coordinator of the Chief Collins Cocodia Foundation, Tokoni Igbori, and Apostle Ariezibo Seibu, commended Cocodia’s accessibility, leadership qualities and contributions to political development in Bayelsa State.

The birthday activities began on Thursday, October 15, with a karaoke competition, followed by a snooker event on Friday and a novelty football match. The celebration concluded with musical performances by Nigerian musician Baba Sempe and staff of Triple C Signature Hotels.

Dignitaries at the event included oil magnate Chief Waddel Torru; Special Adviser on Political Matters, Bayelsa West, Chief Stanley Braboke; the Royal Father of the Day, His Royal Highness Alaowei Okee, Amadaowei of Adagbabiri Community; and Chief Executive Officer of Paul Ogoun Foundation, Chief Ambassador Paul Ogoun.

Others were the Governor’s Focal Person on Sustainable Development Goals, Dr Ebiwari Wariowei; Technical Adviser on Aquaculture, Sir Hon. Godspower Ake; Technical Adviser on General Duties, Hon. Aaron Alokpa; Chairman of Bayelsa Volunteers, Chief Lucky Asanakpo; and former Ogbia Local Government Chairman, Hon. Ebinyo Turner.