IYC Wants Death Of Alam's Son Probed

Ijaw youths under the aegis of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide have
demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the death of the
son of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye
Alamieyesiegha.

The ex-governor's son, Oyamuyefa, popularly known as Oyoms, died in Dubai.

The IYC said the death of the 32-year-old Oyoms, was not only a loss
to the Alamieyesegha's family but the entire Ijaw nation.

In a statement by the IYC spokesman, Eric Omare, the Ijaw youths said
steps should be taken by the Federal Government to protect other
Nigerians in foreign countries.

The youths noted that there had been increasing cases of questionable
deaths of Nigerians abroad without the foreign country giving a proper
account of the cause of death.

They said it was unfortunate that after more than three days of Oyom's
death, the cause of his death was still unclear.

They said, "The IYC therefore calls on the Federal Government of
Nigeria to ensure that there is proper investigation of the cause of
death of the young Alamieyesiegha and take steps to protect Nigerians
abroad.

"A situation where foreigners are given the best of treatment in
Nigeria but Nigerians in abroad are treated like lesser human beings
and killed indiscriminately is totally unacceptable to the IYC."

Meanwhile, Senate President David Mark on Tuesday expressed shock over
the death of Oyamuyefa.

Mark said it was painful that Oyamiefa's life was cut short by the
cold hand of death in a foreign land, and urged Alaimeyeseigha "to
bear this cross with a rekindled faith in God that we shall meet
Oyamiefa at the feet of Jesus Christ on the last day."

The senate president, in another statement, has described the late
Chief Tayo Akpata as a nationalist who lived for a viable and united
Nigeria.

Mark, in a condolence message to the family of the late former
Executive Secretary of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund, said the
deceased was a fulfilled Nigerian who devoted his life to the service
of humanity.

He recalled the services rendered by late Akpata while in active service.

He said, "Chief Akpata lived a life full of passion for our country.
He was a nationalist to the core.

"When he served as the Executive Secretary of the defunct Petroleum
Trust Fund, he was outstanding. He was ever ready to teach the younger
generation from his vast experiences. He preached love, peace and
unity to every Nigerian."
--PUNCH.