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Notable people Bayelsa State
Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diepreye_Alamieyeseigha), was a former Nigerian politician and Governor of Bayelsa State
Diezani Alison-Madueke (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diezani_Alison-Madueke), Minister of Solid Minerals, Transport and Petroleum resources
MC Aproko (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_Aproko), stand-up comedian
Owoye Andrew Azazi (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owoye_Andrew_Azazi), Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria), Chief of Defense Staff under President Olusegun Obasanjo (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olusegun_Obasanjo) and National Security Adviser under President Goodluck Jonathan (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodluck_Jonathan).
Noah Sarenren Bazee (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Sarenren_Bazee) a professional footballer who plays for Bundesliga (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesliga) side Hannover 96 (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannover_96).
Isaac Adaka Boro (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Adaka_Boro), Nigerian Civil War hero (Nigerian Army)
Timi Dakolo (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timi_Dakolo), musical artist
Edmund Daukoru (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/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 (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Seriake_Dickson), former governor and politician
Alfred Diete-Spiff (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Diete-Spiff), former governor of Rivers State, HRM (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Style_(manner_of_address)#Monarchies)
Senator Douye Diri (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douye_Diri) is a businessman, politician and lawmaker. He is the current governor of Bayelsa State.
Tamara Eteimo (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/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 (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Etete) Minister Minister Petroleum resources
Finidi George (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finidi_George), Super Eagles player
Daniel Igali (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Igali), Canadian (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadians) Olympic gold medalist and world wrestling champion
Ernest Ikoli (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Ikoli), journalist and pre-independence freedom fighter
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodluck_Jonathan) GCFR GCON, 14th President of Nigeria
Heineken Lokpobiri (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heineken_Lokpobiri), Minister of State for Agriculture
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Senator Ben Murray-Bruce (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Murray-Bruce) represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District at the National Assembly. From Akassa in Bayelsa State of Nigeria.
Ebikebina Ogborodi (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebikibina_Ogborodi), acting registrar of NECO
Gabriel Okara (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Okara), novelist and poet
Chief Melford Okilo (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melford_Okilo), 1st Governor of Rivers State, former Senator, former Nigerian Minister
Kemebradikumo Pondei (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemebradikumo_Pondei), acting managing director of Niger Delta Development Commission (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger_Delta_Development_Commission)
Ebinabo Potts-Johnson (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebinabo_Potts-Johnson) was born in Bayelsa state, she is a model and actress.
Samson Siasia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson_Siasia), Super Eagles player and Coach
Timipre Sylva (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timipre_Sylva), former governor of Bayelsa state, current Nigeria Minister of State for Petroleum Resources.
Timaya (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timaya), musical artist
Patience Torlowei (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patience_Torlowei), fashion designer and artist