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Bonny Local Government, Bonny Local Government Secretariat, Bonny (2026)

02/10/2026

OLGA SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

BONNY LG CHAIRMAN CONSTITUTES PALLIATIVE AND FLOOD RELIEF DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE, EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, has approved the constitution of the Local Government Palliative and Flood Relief Materials Distribution Committee and the Local Government Education Committee.

The Palliative and Flood Relief Materials Distribution Committee, chaired by the Chief of Staff, Elder Promise Bristol, is mandated to coordinate and oversee the distribution of palliative and flood relief materials provided by the Rivers State Government, ensuring an organised and transparent distribution process.

MEMBERS OF THE PALLIATIVE AND FLOOD RELIEF MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE

1. Elder Promise Bristol — Chairman
2. Hon. Fubara Willie Pepple — Alternate Chairman
3. Mrs. Priscillia F. Jumbo — Secretary
4. Mrs. Tagba Abusi Green — Member
5. Miss Sotonye Hart — Member
6. Mrs. Becky Halliday — Member
7. Comr. Tonye Princewill Jackmay — Member

In same vein, the Council Chairman has also constituted the Local Government Education Committee, which will be chaired by the Supervisor for Education, Sofiri Benneth Pepple.

The committee is expected to advise the Council Chairman on improving educational administration and development.

MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION COMMITTEE

1. Hon. Sofiri Benneth Pepple — Chairman
2. Mrs. Dabota Clara Minaibim Pepple — Alternate Chairman
3. Comr. Princess Pepple Ada — Secretary
4. Mrs. Kiriya LongJohn — Member
5. Mrs. Bernice Tolofari — Member
6. Comr. God’swill Lawson Jumbo — Member
7. Comr. Omie Tolofari — Member

Signed:

Amb. Wisdom Chapp-Jumbo
Chief Press Secretary
Bonny Local Government Council

Friday, October 2, 2026

02/10/2026

ISLAND SOCIAL CLUB HONOURS BONNY LG CHAIRMAN, SUPPORTS 100 ELDERLY PERSONS

In commemoration of the 2026 Independence Day Anniversary, the Island Social Club on Thursday October 1, 2026, honoured the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, JP, with a support and outreach programme for 100 elderly persons, in recognition of his remarkable support to the Club and his people-oriented administration in Bonny LGA.

The Club applauded Chairman Pepple for his commitment to the welfare of the people, his numerous completed and ongoing projects, as well as his interventions in education through the LGA Bursary Scheme, Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme and provision of Free JAMB Forms.

The Club further commended the Chairman’s support for cultural development and community welfare, particularly the sponsorship of the 2025 December Festival with disbursement of ₦35 million for Cultural Clubs, the 2026 Fongu Mini Festival with over ₦60 million, ₦200 million empowerment scheme for 400 women to grow their businesses, ₦200 million support for 400 young people, and sustained outreach to the elderly and senior citizens, among others. According to the Club, the outreach is a gesture of appreciation for the Chairman’s support and a reflection of the positive impact of his administration across Bonny LGA.

01/10/2026

Congratulations to young entrepreneur, Miss Minaye Ella Gabriel as she receives N1 million business support from Bonny LG Chairman.

The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, JP, has approved a N1 million support fund for Miss Minaye Ella Gabriel, of MG Footwear Designs, a locally owned enterprise specialising in handmade shoes, slides and other footwear products.

Chairman Pepple supported the young entrepreneur to boost her business and enhance her capacity for growth. He noted that encouraging independent young entrepreneurs is essential to building a vibrant local economy, creating opportunities for self-reliance and inspiring more young people to turn their skills and ideas into sustainable businesses.

01/10/2026

In commemoration of Nigeria’s Independence Day, the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, JP, earlier today attended a special breakfast service of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bonny Chapter, held at Deeper Life Bible Church, Hospital Road, Bonny. The special service was dedicated to prayers for the peace, progress and prosperity of Nigeria, Rivers State and, particularly, Bonny LGA, as the nation marks another year of independence.

Speaking at the gathering, Chairman Pepple assured the PFN Bonny Chapter that the special Independence Day prayer programme would be sustained annually, noting that his administration’s journey over the past one year has been driven by the hand of God. He expressed confidence that with continued prayers, unity and collective commitment, Bonny LGA and Nigeria will continue to experience peace, development and greater prosperity.

29/09/2026

OLGA NEWS!!!

Congratulations to the Chief of Staff to the Chairman of Bonny LGA Elder Bristol A. G. Promise.

The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, JP, has presented a brand new vehicle to the Chief of Staff, Bonny LGA, Elder Promise Bristol.

The presentation was made on behalf of the Chairman by the Secretary to Bonny Local Government, Warisenibo Tamunotonye Adolphus Jumbo, underscoring the administration’s commitment to providing the necessary logistical support to key officials for effective discharge of their responsibilities.

29/09/2026

OLGA BREAKING NEWS!!!

BONNY LG CHAIRMAN APPROVES ₦50 MILLION BURSARY FOR 1,000 STUDENTS

…Each Beneficiary to Receive ₦50,000 as NUBS Leadership Receives Application Forms

The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, has approved the sum of ₦50 million as bursary support for 1,000 Bonny students pursuing tertiary education in institutions across the country.

Under the initiative, each successful beneficiary will receive ₦50,000 to provide financial assistance and cushion the economic burden of school.

The bursary application forms were formally presented earlier today to the leadership of the National Union of Bonny Students (NUBS), led by National President Comrade Tumini Sonny Jumbo, who will facilitate the application process on behalf of eligible students.

Speaking during the presentation on behalf of the Council Chairman, the Chief of Staff, Elder Promise Bristol, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to education, describing the bursary scheme as a strategic investment in the future of Bonny Kingdom.

He emphasized that the initiative reflects the Council’s determination to promote human capital development, encourage academic excellence, and ensure that financial challenges do not constitute a barrier to educational advancement for Bonny students.

In his remarks, the Council Chairman stated: “This administration believes that no Bonny child should drop out of school because of financial constraints. This ₦50 million bursary for 1,000 of our students demonstrates our resolve to support education, encourage academic excellence, and secure the future of Bonny LGA. We will continue to prioritize the welfare of our students.”

The Chairman further charged the leadership of NUBS to ensure a transparent, fair, and inclusive application and selection process, guaranteeing that deserving students from the various communities and tertiary institutions across the country have equitable access to the bursary.

He reiterated that his administration remains committed to policies and programmes that empower young people, strengthen educational opportunities, and contribute to the sustainable development of Bonny Local Government Area.

The presentation was witnessed by the Supervisor for Education, Comr. Sofiri Benneth Pepple, and the Senior Special Assistant on Student Affairs to the Chairman, Hon. Godswill Lawson Jumbo.

Signed:
Amb. Wisdom Chapp-Jumbo, anipr
Chief Press Secretary
Bonny Local Government Council

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

29/09/2026

On Monday, September 28, 2026, APC Rivers West Senatorial Candidate, Chief Bro. Felix Obuah, visited Bonny LGA for stakeholder engagements with the Rainbow Coalition, Bonny Chapter.

He was received by the Bonny LGA Chairman, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, paid a courtesy visit to the Amayanabo-in-Council, and held a strategic meeting with party leaders to strengthen unity and grassroots consultation.

During the visit, Obuah also paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Hon. Lali Green, eulogizing her loyalty and contributions to the political family.

At the stakeholders meeting, he reaffirmed his commitment to people-centred representation, assuring Bonny people: “Bonny is home to me, therefore I won’t disappoint my home people.”

The meeting also featured endorsements for Rep. Cyril Hart for Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency and Soparagha Sobere Jumbo for Rivers State House of Assembly, Bonny Constituency.

29/09/2026

APC RIVERS WEST SENATORIAL CANDIDATE, FELIX OBUAH, ENGAGES BONNY STAKEHOLDERS, REAFFIRMS PEOPLE-CENTRED REPRESENTATION

The APC Candidate for Rivers West Senatorial District, Chief Bro. Felix Obuah, on Monday, September 28, 2026, visited Bonny Local Government Area for a series of engagements with stakeholders of the Rainbow Coalition, Bonny LGA Chapter. The Senatorial Candidate and his entourage were received in Bonny by the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Council, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, JP, as part of the day’s activities.

The visit featured a Courtesy Visit to the Amayanabo-in-Council, to pay homage to His Majesty, as well as extensive interactions with party stakeholders and leaders, reflecting a renewed effort to strengthen unity, consultation and grassroots engagement within the political family. Obuah, who emerged as the APC candidate for Rivers West in the party’s 2026 senatorial primaries, has been listed among the party’s senatorial candidates for the 2027 elections.

As part of the visit, Chief Bro. Felix Obuah also paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Hon. Lali Green, where he paid tribute to her contributions and loyalty to the political family. Recalling her days in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he described the late Hon. Lali Green as a woman who gave her all to the party and remained committed to the cause she believed in.

The highlight of the visit was a Strategic Stakeholders Meeting of the Rainbow Coalition, Bonny LGA Chapter, where Chief Bro. Felix Obuah reiterated that his representation would be firmly anchored on the people, their aspirations and the collective interests of the Senatorial District.

In a reassuring message to the people of Bonny, he declared: “Bonny is home to me, therefore I won’t disappoint my home people.”

The engagement also featured the endorsement and reaffirmation of support for Rep. Cyril Hart for Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency and Soparagha Sobere Jumbo for Member, Rivers State House of Assembly, Bonny Constituency.

27/09/2026

RENEWED HOPE FAMILY, BONNY LGA, PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO FAMILY OF LATE HON. LALI GREEN

“AUNTY GAVE VOICE TO WOMEN IN THE NIGER DELTA AND CHAMPIONED THE BONNY COURSE” — CHAIRMAN PEPPLE

The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, led members of the Renewed Hope Family, Bonny LGA, and senior government officials on a condolence visit to the family of late Hon. Lali Green, a distinguished and dogged political figure, and a respected leader in Ward 8, Bonny LGA.

During the visit, Chairman Pepple expressed profound sadness over her passing, describing her as a remarkable woman whose contributions to women’s advancement and the development of Bonny would remain indelible.

He noted that the late Hon. Lali Green was among the courageous women who gave voice to women in the Niger Delta and consistently championed the Bonny course.

He further acknowledged her unwavering support, commitment, and contributions to his administration, describing her as a dependable leader whose passion for community development and service would be deeply missed.

On behalf of the Bonny Local Government Council and the Renewed Hope Family, Chairman Pepple extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, praying that Almighty God grants them the strength, grace, and comfort to bear this irreparable loss.

He also assured the family of the Council’s full support in ensuring that the late Hon. Lali Green receives a befitting farewell in recognition of her life, service, and invaluable contributions to Bonny LGA.

Signed
Office of Media and Communications
Bonny Local Government Council

Sunday, September 27, 2026

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