Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
NigeriapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He has been an advocate for diversifying the state's economy beyond its oil and gas sector, emphasizing the potential of natural resources like fisheries and agriculture. Recently, he engaged with NEXIM Bank to explore collaborative opportunities for exporting Bayelsa's non-oil resources.
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Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo passed away, prompting the appointment of Peter Akpe as his replacement.
'Spiritual Pressure' Influenced Deputy Gov ChoiNigeria· 2026-06-21
Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo reportedly died suddenly on December 11.
Fubara visits Diri over Bayelsa deputy governor’s deathNigeria· 2025-12-21
Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo reportedly slumped in his office and was later pronounced dead.
Bayelsa PDP backs Diri's autopsy order on late deputy govNigeria· 2025-12-15
Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo was absent from the meeting where the governor announced his resignation.
8 Bayelsa LG chairmen quit PDP to support Governor DiriNigeria· 2025-10-16
Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the governor's deputy, was absent at the meeting during which the governor announced his resignation.
Declare Diri's seat vacant, Kenneth Okonkwo urges INECNigeria· 2025-10-16
The State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was recognized for his pivotal role in the rescue operation.
CJ Thanks Govt, Security AgenciesNigeria· 2025-07-06
Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is the deputy governor of Bayelsa State.
Bayelsa gov promises stronger ties with Renaissance Energy – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-04-16
Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State.
NDDC using sports festival to unite oil-rich Niger DeltaNigeria· 2025-03-28
Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, raised concerns over Nigeria's democracy and the drift towards anarchy.
Nigeria sliding towards lawlessness, anarchy — Bayelsa deputy govNigeria· 2025-03-26
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has stated that inadequate investment in primary healthcare is a major factor responsible for inefficiencies and stunted growth in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Poor primary healthcare investment hurting Nigeria’s health system — Bayelsa dep govNigeria· 2025-03-14
Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo stated that Bayelsa is richly endowed with numerous natural resources.
Bayelsa not a single-economy state, says govtNigeria· 2025-03-01