Former director-general of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has
cleared the confusion over the Bayelsa billionaire Keniebi Okoko’s death.
Some reports had said he woke up from coma in ICU after
earlier reports about his death.
But in a statement Wednesday, Peterside confirmed the death
and revealed that Keniebi was his friend.
“I start by a confession, Keniebi is my friend, brother and
someone who impacts every soul he comes in contact with. Yesterday I got a call
and rushed to the hospital where
I met him lifeless.
“What is important is that he lived a good and impactful
life and sure he has gone to be with the Lord”, he said.
Peterside revealed the tense situation he met at the
hospital after Keniebi had passed on.
“I got to the hospital about 8-8:30pm and ijaw men and women
,and other friends of his from across the country ( high , mighty, ordinary
folks ) have taken over the hospital and were ready to go to “war” for most
loved Kenebi.
“It simply restored my faith in brotherhood and humanity .
“Too many persons ,in the midst of wailing, were willing to
help to ensure that a loving soul like Kenebi is not put to shame .
“The second observation is that all and sundry were not
happy with the professional handling of the medical attention he got leading to
his death and are demanding that we must get to the root of the matter so
persons whose professional negligence led to this avoidable death must be held
to account for it .
“In Kenebi’s death, I have seen the outpouring of love and
appreciation of impact living . May the soul of my beloved brother KENEBI Rest
In Peace and May we continue rallying each other whenever the need arises”.
Keniebi died in Lagos on Tuesday night during a tragic
liposuction surgery in a hospital.
Until his death, he was a businessman and also pastor of
Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt.
He contested the Bayelsa primary for the governorship ticket
of the Peoples Democratic Party last year. He did not succeed.
Many Bayelsans and people who he had touched in his
lifetime, were shocked by his sudden death.
They poured out their anguish in posts on Facebook.
Ojims Michael wrote: “Keniebi Okoko please wake up, please
remember all we prayed about.
“This one came as a big shock to me last night, suddenly
gone forever OMG you are just too young for this I can’t even wrap my head
around this oh God why?, wrote Stephanie T.Douglas.
Pro-Jane Whatson said: “A big loss to all of us at salvation
ministries. Just take it as God know why and celebrate his salvation and look
very for God while on Earth”.
Michael Osaro Jnr wrote a lengthy tribute:
“I can’t find the rationale behind the death of a promising
and wealthy young man like this who is even a pastor, a giver and a faithful
servant of God.
“Na waaa oooo. Watin man go do for this life self. Life is
absolutely nothing my brother.
“Rest in Peace and sleep well in the bosom of the Lord my
beloved pastor Keniebe Kimson Koko. We will miss you greatly”
Okoko was the founder and CEO KDI Group, said to be involved
in oil and gas.
He was reputed to be the godson of former Nigerian leader,
Goodluck Jonathan.
According to his Facebook wall, Okoko attended University
Demonstration Secondary School (UDSS), Choba. He also went to University of Port Harcourt.
In 2018, he went for the certificate programme in Harvard
Business School.
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