The mother
of the Bayelsa state Governor Madam Gold
Coast Dickson has passed on.
Reports has
it that she died of cancer in the early hours of Thursday at the University of
Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, Texas, where she had been receiving
treatment.
She
was 72 years old as at the time of her death.
An message signed by Governor Dickson’s Chief Press Secretary, Francis Ottah Agbo, expressed appreciation to the centre, especially the team of medical professionals, who did their best to save the life of the governor’s mother.
Dickson also thanked family members, friends, political associates and Nigerians for their prayers and support
According to the message, until her last breath, she was a devout Christian and community leader, who devoted her lifetime to the service of God and humanity.
Condolence registers have been opened at the Government House, Yenagoa, the Governor’s residences in Opolo, Yenagoa and Toru-Orua Community in Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa State Liaison Office (IZON Warri) in Abuja, and the Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja.
Burial details will be announced by the family at a later date.
An message signed by Governor Dickson’s Chief Press Secretary, Francis Ottah Agbo, expressed appreciation to the centre, especially the team of medical professionals, who did their best to save the life of the governor’s mother.
Dickson also thanked family members, friends, political associates and Nigerians for their prayers and support
According to the message, until her last breath, she was a devout Christian and community leader, who devoted her lifetime to the service of God and humanity.
Condolence registers have been opened at the Government House, Yenagoa, the Governor’s residences in Opolo, Yenagoa and Toru-Orua Community in Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa State Liaison Office (IZON Warri) in Abuja, and the Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja.
Burial details will be announced by the family at a later date.
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