Notable people Bayelsa State

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Notable people Bayelsa State

• Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, was a former Nigerian politician and Governor of Bayelsa State
• Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Solid Minerals, Transport and Petroleum resources
• MC Aproko, stand-up comedian
• Owoye Andrew Azazi, Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria), Chief of Defense Staff under President Olusegun Obasanjo and National Security Adviser under President Goodluck Jonathan.
• Noah Sarenren Bazee a professional footballer who plays for Bundesliga side Hannover 96.
• Isaac Adaka Boro, Nigerian Civil War hero (Nigerian Army)
• Timi Dakolo, musical artist
• Edmund Daukoru, Nigerian Minister of State for Energy and was Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in 2006, HRM

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• Henry Seriake Dickson, former governor and politician
• Alfred Diete-Spiff, former governor of Rivers State, HRM
• Senator Douye Diri is a businessman, politician and lawmaker. He is the current governor of Bayelsa State.
• Tamara Eteimo also known by her stage name Tamara from Angiama, Southern Ijaw local government of Bayelsa state. She is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and actress.
• Dan Etete Minister Minister Petroleum resources
• Finidi George, Super Eagles player
• Daniel Igali, Canadian Olympic gold medalist and world wrestling champion
• Ernest Ikoli, journalist and pre-independence freedom fighter
• Dr. Goodluck Jonathan GCFR GCON, 14th President of Nigeria
• Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Agriculture

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• Senator Ben Murray-Bruce represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District at the National Assembly. From Akassa in Bayelsa State of Nigeria.
• Ebikebina Ogborodi, acting registrar of NECO
• Gabriel Okara, novelist and poet
• Chief Melford Okilo, 1st Governor of Rivers State, former Senator, former Nigerian Minister
• Kemebradikumo Pondei, acting managing director of Niger Delta Development Commission
• Ebinabo Potts-Johnson was born in Bayelsa state, she is a model and actress.
• Samson Siasia, Super Eagles player and Coach
• Timipre Sylva, former governor of Bayelsa state, current Nigeria Minister of State for Petroleum Resources.
• Timaya, musical artist
• Patience Torlowei, fashion designer and artist

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