By John Ovie, YENAGOA
The Bayelsa state House of Assembly has held a valedictory session in honour of the first female lawmaker, late Vivian Ere Imananagha who died in February, 2026 at the age of 63.
Late Vivian Imananagha was the first and the only female lawmaker in the first Bayelsa state Assembly from 1999 to 2003 and was vocal and termed as one of the strongest voices in the state legislative house.
The session held at the state house of assembly complex in Yenagoa drew prominent personalities from all parts of the state including the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Solomon Ogbere.
Ogbere, who presided over the session described the late legislator as courageous, determined and a trailblazer, noting that the ceremony was to reflect on the times and legacies of the Amassoma born late politician who served her constituents and the state in general with distinction.
Former and serving legislative members who, one after the other poured encomiums on the late former deputy Chief Whip of the state assembly, said her outstanding leadership qualities would be greatly mixed.
The remains of late Vivian Imananagha will be laid to rest on Saturday April 18th at her hometown, Amassoma in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state.
