Diepreye Alamieyeseigha
Nigerian politician, Governor of Bayelsa State
Born
1952
73 years ago
Died
October 10th, 2015
9 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Nigeria
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Served as the first Governor of Bayelsa State from 1999 to 2005. Oversaw the establishment of several developmental programs and initiatives during the gubernatorial term. In 2005, faced legal issues including corruption charges, which led to his resignation. Contributed to the political landscape of Nigeria and was involved in various political activities up until his death in 2015.
First Governor of Bayelsa State
Initiated developmental programs in Bayelsa
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