The African intrepid Until his transition on January 2, 2022 at 87, Amb (Prof.) Lawrence Baraebibai Ekpebu served Nigeria with singleness of purpose.
Sir, Indeed, his abiding creed was “Service to God and Mankind.” He explained: “The only career for man is serving God and mankind irrespective of age and circumstance. One’s skills and education are means to this sacred calling. A baby who quietens at night to enable his parents enjoy a sound sleep is serving God. The parents who sacrifice all to train their children are also serving God. Even a dying old man about to expire can also serve God.
On May 27, 1967, General Yakubu Gowon magnanimously created Rivers and South Eastern States for the former Eastern Minorities. The man he picked to build Rivers was a young naval officer called Commander Alfred Diete-Spiff. Willing to learn, Commander Spiff assembled 11 commissioners, historically known as Rivers First Eleven, to assist him. Those he picked were deep minds whose conducts and actions catapulted the state to foremost position.
Others were Chief EJA Oriji, Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade and Industry; Mr. O Ngei, Commissioner for Works, Land and Transport; Chief S.F. Kombo-Igbeta, Commissioner for Establishment; Dr. Obi Wali, Commissioner for Rehabilitation; Dr. WT Wakama, Commissioner for Local Government and Information and Pro. Isaac Dema, Chairman, Public Service Commission.
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