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Ex Toru-Gbown means ‘water protection’ in Ijaw Language.

Mr Akpabio has however, dismissed the accusation.

The company would also sponsor professional chairs in Geophysics at the Centre of Excellence in Marine and Offshore Engineering at the Rivers State University.

The assembly has been thrown into crisis since the sacking of some lawmakers.

The lawmakers last week announced the “removal” of the speaker after their seats were declared vacant

Civil Society Organisations in the state have constantly protested against the operation of BEDC.

The proposed budget is tagged: “Budget of Socio-Economic Inclusion.”

The department is working with law enforcement agencies and the state government to dismantle illegal filling stations in the state.

The airport, managed by the state government, is one of the busiest in Nigeria’s South-south region.

Mr Udoedehe, a former senator, had earlier rejected the governorship primary won by Nsima Ekere.

The police on Friday vacated the assembly after initially barricading the road leading to the complex.

Mr Kimo takes over from John Abang, whose transfer is linked to the crisis in the state House of Assembly.

Police sealed it off three days ago following a crisis over the defection of five lawmakers.

There has been tension in the oil-rich state because of the crisis in the state assembly.

The Senate says police should provide security but vacate the compound.

Mr Ituen and four other lawmakers are locked in an epic battle with the speaker over their defection

The protesters say the distribution company has under-performed.

The police on Wednesday sealed off the Assembly

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has been sealed by police officers.

Mr Abe accused Mr Amaechi of running a one-man show.

The police have not given reasons why the state assembly has been sealed off.

Both the PDP and the APC accuse the commissioner of taking side in the conflict.