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- ↑ "Doris, Wike, Umahi, Bosun and Pate makes list of super Ministers to watch out for". www.guardian.ng. 20 August 2023.
- ↑ "We are ready to open Nigeria for more business investments – Uzoka-Anite". www.vanguardngr.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
