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Diepreye Alamieyeseigha
Nigerian politician (1952–2015)
Diepreye Solomon Peter "D.S.P." Alamieyeseigha (16 November 1952 – 10 October 2015) was a Nigerian politician who was the first civilian Governor of Bayelsa State in Nigeria[1] from 29 May 1999 to 9 December 2005.
Background
Diepreye Alamieyeseigha was born on 16 November 1952 in Amassoma, Bayelsa State. He attended the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, Yenagoa. He joined the Nigerian Defence Academy as a Cadet Officer in 1974, then joined the Nigerian Air Force, where he served in the department of Logistics and Supply.
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He held various air force positions in Enugu, Makurdi, Kaduna and Ikeja. Alamieyeseigha retired from the air force in 1992 as a Squadron Leader.[2]
After leaving the air force, he became the Sole Administrator of Pabod Supplies Port Harcourt.
Later he became Head of Budget, Planning, Research and Development of the National Fertiliser Company (NAFCON).[2]