Ekiti-born Olubolade Was A Bayelsan, Says Gov Diri Names Civil Servants Quarters After Late Military Administrator
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described the late former Military Administrator of the state, Navy Capt. Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd), as an indigene due to his love for the state and its people. Governor Diri also said the retired Naval officer and former Minister of Special Duties, who died on May 15, 2025 at the age of 71, served the state and Nigeria with a lot of dedication and selflessness.
Olubolade was appointed as the third military administrator of Bayelsa from June 27, 1997 – July 9, 1998 after the state was created by the late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, on October 1, 1996. Speaking during a service of songs held in his honour at the St. John Military Protestant Church, Bonny Cantonment, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, the Bayelsa govern...