Bayelsa State has lost its Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei, who passed away on the morning of December 30, 2024. Mrs. Bidei had been battling breast cancer, and her health deteriorated after she suffered both a stroke and a heart attack.
The news of her death has deeply impacted Governor Douye Diri and the state executive council. They expressed their condolences to her family, particularly her husband, Chief Jackson Bidei, and their children.
Mrs. Bidei was known for her unwavering commitment to public service, particularly in advocating for the welfare of women in Bayelsa. During her tenure as Commissioner for Women Affairs, she played a pivotal role in developing policies and programs aimed at improving the lives of women and children in the state. Her efforts have had a lasting impact, and her passing has left a significant void in both the government and the community she served.
The loss of Mrs. Bidei marks the end of a chapter in Bayelsa’s development, as her contributions to women’s rights and social welfare were invaluable. Her passing is being mourned by all those who knew her and were touched by her work.
