Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson and family has felicitated with one of the foremost and highly reputable political leaders, Chief Francis Doupkola, who turned 76 of Monday
In a press release personally signed by Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, he said that  Chief Doukpola has rendered years of meritorious service to Bayelsans humanity and God almighty over the years.
The statement read, “He has been an exemplary leader and father and indeed a worthy role model to me and other younger politicians of our generation.

“His services to our people in Bayelsa, and Rivers and the entire Ijaw nation and his exploits as one of our foremost bankers are worthy of celebration.
“Throughout my eight years of service, as Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Doukpola was a constant pillar of support, guidance and quality advice and that is a role he has continued to play.
“Chief Doukpola is a man that is highly reputed for integrity, probity and honour which made it easy for me to readily assign very sensitive responsibilities to him.
“On behalf of my family and I wish him a happy birthday and many more happy returns.
“I also thank the leadership of our party, the Sagbama Ekeremor leaders and all caucuses and all party leaders and leaders of our state who joined to celebrate this great son òf Ijaw land, the statement concluded.