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- 1 2 "Etinan State Constituency" (PDF). etinansc.com.
- ↑ Odey, Patrick (9 February 2024). "Current school curricula inadequate to tackle future challenges, says A'Ibom lawmaker". The Punch.
- ↑ "Legislator-Elect Promises To Attract Investment To Etinan". March 21, 2023.