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- ↑ "National Assembly charged on amendment of NOSDRA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-02-19. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
- ↑ Nengia, Kevin (2 March 2011). "TIMA-RIV, Environment Ministry Partner On Street Trading". The Tide . Retrieved 16 July 2015.
In his remarks, the permanent secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Environment, Rufus Godwins, Commended TIMA-RIV for the partnership initiative with his ministry
- ↑ "Dame Benebo Honoured". Government of Rivers State. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
Speaking at the occasion the new Solicitor- General and Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Justice, Barr. Rufus Godwins
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