An elderly woman believed to be 118-year-old identified as Omonigbalebo Dani Orogono has been appointed as a special adviser on elders matters by the Vice-chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa state.
This was contained in a letter dated February 4, 2020 which was signed by Bedford Ineye, one of the aides of the vice-chairman.
“It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been appointed as Special Adviser on Elder Matters to the Vice Chairman, Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA,” the letter read.
“Your appointment is with immediate effect. Congratulations and accept the warmest regards from the Vice Chairman.”
Copy of the appointment letter
Reacting to the development, a consultant with the local council, Ebinimi Abiama told newsmen that the appointment was a show of solidarity with the aged people in the area.
“She wasn’t appointed so she could do the adviser work per se,” he said.
“But just as a solidarity to carry the elderly people along. It is a honourary appointment. She is the oldest woman in the local government area and at her age, the pay she gets as an adviser is something to keep her going.
“The vice-chairman also intends to upgrade the living standard of the woman, as, amongst others, her house will be renovated.”
