Warrant Officer II (Rtd), Chief Warrant Officer (Rtd)

Chief Warrant Officer Nyoun Lisbon Maddock Otorudigha hailed from the Nembe-Bassambiri community in Bayelsa State. An accomplished mechanical engineer, he left a lasting legacy in the Nigerian Army from the 1970s to the 1990s.

A Life of Service and Honor

Born in 1941 in Nembe-Bassambiri, Nyoun Lisbon Maddock Otorudigha began his education in the late 1940s before continuing his primary education in Lagos. In Lagos, he attended Ajeromi Central School, Apapa, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1957.

Financial constraints prevented him from attending secondary school, but he pursued valuable technical training in mechanical engineering from 1958 to 1967.

Military Career

Nyoun Lisbon’s life was defined by service to the Nigerian Army. He enlisted in 1968 during the Nigerian Civil War and served gallantly as a Corporal with the Army Engineers.

Throughout his military career, he received extensive training in mechanical engineering and earned multiple certifications and diplomas, including Trade Test I, II, and III, and a diploma from the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering.

His expertise saw him take on significant roles in road construction and other civil works under military jurisdiction. He rose steadily through the ranks and retired as a Warrant Officer II in 1999 after 33 years of dedicated service.

Post-Military Life

After retiring from the military, Nyoun Lisbon continued to serve his community. He worked as a Plant Operator with the Nembe Local Government Council and retired from civil service in 2017.

He was also a custodian of Nembe customs and traditions. He was a member of the famous Seki Apu (Ekine) dance group and later co-founded the Okiri 1930 dance group, which introduced innovative styles to the Nembe Kingdom.

Chieftaincy and Family

In 2010, Nyoun Lisbon was honored with a chieftaincy title by the Elema Wari of the Isere Wari House.

He was married to the late Mrs. Lisbon Munasonyu for over forty years. Together, they had six children, though they tragically lost two in the 1990s. Despite these hardships, Nyoun Lisbon remained a loving and devoted father who ensured his children received quality education and were well-prepared for the future.

Faith and Principles

Nyoun Lisbon was a man of strong character and unwavering faith. He despised injustice and corruption and stood firm in his principles throughout his life. He worshipped at the Protestant Church during his military years and later continued his faith journey with the First Baptist Church, Nembe-Bassambiri.

Final Days and Legacy

Chief Nyoun Lisbon Maddock Otorudigha passed away on November 9, 2021, at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, due to natural causes. He was 80 years old.

His legacy of service, integrity, and dedication to his community and family will be remembered for generations to come.
May His Humble Soul Rest In Peace.