Festus Daumiebi Sunday: Against All Odds.


In the late 70's in Obodo biri in Fonibiri community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, a child was born to face the uncertainties of this world. Born to an educational conscious father who was a primary school teacher and a farmer and fishing mother, his early days were not different from a typical ijaw youth in the creeks of Niger Delta.

As he grew, he learnt the art of survival from his parents at a tender age. He joined his mother in the fishing, farming and trading business. After school hours, young Festus Daumiebi Sunday always hanged around the jetty, helping traders move their wares from the local boats and he was paid for his efforts.

After his primary school, he worked vigorously and steadfastly to save money to go to secondary school as he loves education.

At a young age, he loved speaking for people and helping his peers with the little he had. He faced enormous difficulty at home with sometimes no food to eat. With all these uncertainties surrounding him, he was not deterred, he was adamant that he will further his education due to his love for knowledge.

He was able to complete his secondary school and obtained his senior school certificate in 2001 against all odds and proceeded to pursue diploma in law in Bayelsa State College Of Arts & Science (BYCAS) in 2001.

He was elected as the president of the student union government (SUG) in Bayelsa State College Of Arts & Science (BYCAS) in 2001 due to his penchant for speaking and representing people. He held this position until the National Union Of Bayelsa State Students (NUBSS) was birthed in the institution and he was again elected as the pioneer president. His less privileged background didn't deter him from carving a niche for himself.

After his diploma degree, he proceeded to the newly established Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State to study Law. He continued his activism as a comrade with the hatred for oppression and suppression.

In 2004 through his instrumentality, the National Union Of Bayelsa State Students (NUBSS) Niger Delta University (NDU) Wilberforce Island was formed and he was inaugurated as the pioneer president from 2004 - 2005. He later became the Senate president in 2005 - 2006.

He later became the acting National President of National Union Of Bayelsa State Students (NUBSS) world wide.
It is on record that Festus Daumiebi Sunday led hundreds of Bayelsa State students to protest the increase of school fees in the institution and for this protest, he was rusticated for 3 semesters. As a calm and energetic young leader, he didn't engage the management of Niger Delta University in a physical brawl but he showed his dexterity, intelligence and impeccable composure by challenging the rustication placed on him. He mettled this course till he was granted justice.

It is on record that he is the first student that took the institution to court and won the case. The present acting chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Mrs Aye Mieye was the presiding judge over that case.

During his period of rustication, Festus Daumiebi Sunday founded Daumiebi & Sons (Nig) Ltd in 2006.

He later founded DAF Properties Ltd in 2008, Bayelsa State leading property company.


In 2016, he co-founded Daumiebi Festus & Associates, a law firm where he presently serve as an associate partner.


In 2018, he aspired to represent the good people of Bayelsa Central Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the national assembly. He won the primary and contested the general election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).


In 2019, he served as the deputy director mobilizations and operations in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign council for the Bayelsa State gubernatorial election.


With all these wealth of experience as a young man, he has once again offered himself for service through the instrumentality of the youths. His burning desire to see a new Bayelsa state gave birth to the New Bayelsa Movement which he is spear heading to become the Governorship flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming coming Bayelsa State Gubernatorial Election.

From his antecedents, he has shown that he is a quintessence of grass to grace.

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Festus Daumiebi Sunday: Against All Odds.


In the late 70's in Obodo biri in Fonibiri community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, a child was born to face the uncertainties of this world. Born to an educational conscious father who was a primary school teacher and a farmer and fishing mother, his early days were not different from a typical ijaw youth in the creeks of Niger Delta.

As he grew, he learnt the art of survival from his parents at a tender age. He joined his mother in the fishing, farming and trading business. After school hours, young Festus Daumiebi Sunday always hanged around the jetty, helping traders move their wares from the local boats and he was paid for his efforts.

After his primary school, he worked vigorously and steadfastly to save money to go to secondary school as he loves education.

At a young age, he loved speaking for people and helping his peers with the little he had. He faced enormous difficulty at home with sometimes no food to eat. With all these uncertainties surrounding him, he was not deterred, he was adamant that he will further his education due to his love for knowledge.

He was able to complete his secondary school and obtained his senior school certificate in 2001 against all odds and proceeded to pursue diploma in law in Bayelsa State College Of Arts & Science (BYCAS) in 2001.

He was elected as the president of the student union government (SUG) in Bayelsa State College Of Arts & Science (BYCAS) in 2001 due to his penchant for speaking and representing people. He held this position until the National Union Of Bayelsa State Students (NUBSS) was birthed in the institution and he was again elected as the pioneer president. His less privileged background didn't deter him from carving a niche for himself.

After his diploma degree, he proceeded to the newly established Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State to study Law. He continued his activism as a comrade with the hatred for oppression and suppression.

In 2004 through his instrumentality, the National Union Of Bayelsa State Students (NUBSS) Niger Delta University (NDU) Wilberforce Island was formed and he was inaugurated as the pioneer president from 2004 - 2005. He later became the Senate president in 2005 - 2006.

He later became the acting National President of National Union Of Bayelsa State Students (NUBSS) world wide.
It is on record that Festus Daumiebi Sunday led hundreds of Bayelsa State students to protest the increase of school fees in the institution and for this protest, he was rusticated for 3 semesters. As a calm and energetic young leader, he didn't engage the management of Niger Delta University in a physical brawl but he showed his dexterity, intelligence and impeccable composure by challenging the rustication placed on him. He mettled this course till he was granted justice.

It is on record that he is the first student that took the institution to court and won the case. The present acting chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Mrs Aye Mieye was the presiding judge over that case.

During his period of rustication, Festus Daumiebi Sunday founded Daumiebi & Sons (Nig) Ltd in 2006.

He later founded DAF Properties Ltd in 2008, Bayelsa State leading property company.


In 2016, he co-founded Daumiebi Festus & Associates, a law firm where he presently serve as an associate partner.


In 2018, he aspired to represent the good people of Bayelsa Central Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the national assembly. He won the primary and contested the general election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).


In 2019, he served as the deputy director mobilizations and operations in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign council for the Bayelsa State gubernatorial election.


With all these wealth of experience as a young man, he has once again offered himself for service through the instrumentality of the youths. His burning desire to see a new Bayelsa state gave birth to the New Bayelsa Movement which he is spear heading to become the Governorship flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming coming Bayelsa State Gubernatorial Election.

From his antecedents, he has shown that he is a quintessence of grass to grace.

Nice bio but David Lyon will defeat him in the APC primary Election.