Bayelsa State Government has mourned retired Navy Captain Walter Feghabo, who passed on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 67 years.

Feghabo, who was a head chief in Nembe Kingdom and bore the title “Amain,” was the pioneer Military Administrator of Ebonyi State when it was created in 1996 alongside Bayelsa State.

He was re-assigned to Delta State in 1998 till the country’s return to democratic rule in May 1999.

Governor Douye Diri, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Daniel Alabrah, said Feghabo’s demise was a great loss to the state, the people of Nembe, the Ijaw nation and Nigeria in general.

He described him as a disciplined officer and a great patriot, who left at a time his services were still required by the state and the country.

Diri said Feghabo, as a military officer, had indelible marks in public service and left very exemplary footprints wherever he served.

The governor extended the state’s condolences to the Feghabo family and the Nembe kingdom, and urged them to find solace and comfort in his distinguished military career and unblemished national service.

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, on his part, said the state was thrown into mourning when the news of Fegh’bo’s death filtered in.

He described the passing as a colossal loss to the nation.

Also reacting, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, characterised Feghabo’s passing as a significant loss, not only for the Ijaw Nation, but for the entire country as well.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor extended his condolences to the government and citizens of Bayelsa State, the Nembe Kingdom, and Feghabo’s family, highlighting that Nigeria has lost a disciplined officer, an exemplary leader, and a true representative of the Niger Delta.