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Okey Amadi is a progressive politician in Rivers State, Nigeria. He was a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007, representing the constituency of Etche I for the People's Democratic Party. [1] Between 2011 and 2015, he served as Commissioner of the Rivers State Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. [2]

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References

  1. "New Bridge Brings Smiles On the Faces of Rural Development". AllAfrica. 24 August 2000. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  2. "Etche PDP Hails Commissioner's Appointment". The Tide . 22 August 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2017.