Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- Peter Akpe has been sworn in as the sixth deputy governor of Bayelsa State, South-south Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES reported on Tuesday that the state assembly cleared Mr Akpe.

Mr Akpe, a pastor, served as the chief of staff to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State before his latest appointment.

He was sworn in on Wednesday at the Bayelsa State Exco Chamber in Yenegoa, the state capital, by the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye.

During the event, four new commissioners and 14 permanent Secretaries were also sworn in.

Speaking during the event, Governor Diri prayed for the repose of the deceased deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, "who was called to glory and was given a befitting burial....