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The Amassoma Seigbein Oge 2023
Amassoma from the time of the Eastern Nigeria government to the days of Rivers State, before Bayelsa State was created, has been referred to as the biggest rural settlement in the Niger Delta.
This settlement annually celebrates a fishing and feasting festival from the last day of May every year. This year, 2023, the festival kicked off on the 31st of May 2023 with a church service and a procession around the town by women on the 1st of June.
The festival which will last till the 11th of June is loaded with many cultural and social activities.
In the days of Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha, as Governor, the festival was fully sponsored by the Bayelsa State Government but after his tenure, the sponsorship has reverted to the indigens, individual men and women of goodwill and the general public.
This year, a sum of over N12.3m has been donated out of a budget of over N20m.
The Chairman of the Festival Committee, Chief Dr. Mrs. Douyi Alalibo and the members have been able to navigate the political, social, and business environment to raise the funds.
Notable donors are the Bayelsa State Ministry of Tourism N1.8m and Chief Timipere Sylva N5m. More donations are still being expected and still coming in.
All Amassoma Indigenes, friends, well wishes, lovers of culture, politicians from all the parties, and top government officials have been invited and are expected to grace the occasion.