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Alfred Papapreye Diete-Spiff was the first Governor of Rivers State Nigeria after it was created from part of the old Eastern Region Nigeria. He held office from May 1967 until July 1975 during the military administration of General Yakubu Gowon.He was also a member of the Supreme Military Council.Alfred Diete-Spiff is an Ijaw from Bayelsa State and the Amayanabo (King) of Twon-Brass Bayelsa State born on 30 July 1942.He was educated at St.