A 118-year-old woman has been given a Local Government appointment in Bayelsa State.

Vice-Chairman of the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Tuesday sent an offer of provisional appointment to Mrs Omonigbalebo Dani Orogono.

The letter, signed by the Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chairman, Bedford Ineye read:

“It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been appointed as Special Adviser on Elder Matters to the Vice Chairman, Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA.

“Your appointment is with immediate effect.

“Congratulations and accept the warmest regard from the Vice Chairman.”