Ipalibo Banigo is a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who is the current senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District since 2023.
13 Facts About Ipalibo Banigo
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Ipalibo Banigo served as the first female deputy governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023.
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Ipalibo Banigo achieved prominence first in 1995, as Secretary to the Government of Rivers State before serving as Head of Service of the state.
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Ipalibo Banigo was elected deputy governor and assumed office on 29 May 2015.
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Ipalibo Banigo was awarded prizes for her academic excellence in Chemistry, Biology and English Literature.
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Ipalibo Banigo obtained a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and attended Harvard University School of Public Health for her master's degree.
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Between 1990 and 1992, Ipalibo Banigo received diplomas in both Tropical Hygiene and Dermatology from the University of London.
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Ipalibo Banigo started her career at the Rivers State Port Health Service, where she served as Registrar of Births and Senior Medical Officer-in-charge.
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Ipalibo Banigo was an honorary consultant dermatologist at the University of Port Harcourt, after which she became principal of Rivers State School of Health Technology in 1985.
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On 5 October 1995, Ipalibo Banigo was appointed Secretary to the Government of Rivers State, which she would maintain until 5 July 1999.
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Ipalibo Banigo further served for five months, from May 1998, as Head of Service of Rivers State.
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Ipalibo Banigo was appointed Project Director of UNFPA, UNICEF and Chairman of the Rivers State Relief Committee.
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Ipalibo Banigo previously served as the 6th and first female Deputy Governor of Rivers State.