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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Saturday, blessed the union of his first dauĝhter, Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere and Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, at his Sampou country home in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area.
The traditional marriage had in attendance several high profile guests, including Nigeria’s former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Engr. AbdulrRahman AbdulRazaq, who chaired the event, his wife, Prof. Olufunke AbdulRazaq, the Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and the first ladies of Jigawa, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi and Taraba.
The first ladies of Edo and Benue were represented by the coordinators of their office.
Governor Diri, who was joined by his wife, Dr. Gloria Diri, mother of the bride, prayed that the new couple would not only be a blessing to themselves but also to the state and the country at large.
He said: “It is marvellous in our eyes. May your union be blessed.
“There is no perfect marriage. So strive to love each other and commit your marriage to God at all times.”
Governor AbdulRazaq, in his remarks, congratulated the couple and enjoined them to always seek the face of God in resolving any marital challenges.
He also urged them to make God the cornerstone of their marriage as they begin this new journey together.
“Today we join your family in praying for you. We celebrate your successful marriage. Everyday that we wake up, you should hand your life’s issues to God and resolve them amicably as you go ahead in your marriage.”
Other dignitaries at the colourful ceremony included the Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Nigeria, Dr. José Bamóquina Zau, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Dr. Heineken Lokpobiri, former governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia, former Bayelsa deputy governors, Hon. Peremobowei Ebebi and Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah, and wife of the first civilian governor of the state, Mrs. Margaret Alamieyeseigha.
