Navy Captain Phillip Oladipo Ayeni (February 1949 – 21 April 2017)[1] was the first Administrator of Bayelsa State, Nigeria after it had been formed from part of Rivers State, holding office from October 1996 to February 1997 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.[2][3]
Phillip Oladipo Ayen | |
|---|---|
| Administrator and 1st Governor of Bayelsa State | |
| In office 1 October 1996 – 28 February 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | Habu Daura |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1949 |
| Died | 21 April 2017 (aged 68) |
References
edit- ^ Phillip Ayeni's obituary
- ^ "Bayelsa State". Bayelsa State Government. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^ "Nigerian States". WorldStatesmen. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
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