Ipalibo Banigo
Ipalibo Gogo Banigo (née Harry; born 20 December 1952) in Obuama, Degema, Rivers State. She is a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who is the current senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District since 2023. She served as the first female deputy governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023.[1][2][3]
Ipalibo Banigo | |
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| Senator for Rivers West | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Betty Apiafi |
| 6th Deputy Governor of Rivers State | |
| In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Ezenwo Wike |
| Preceded by | Tele Ikuru |
| Succeeded by | Ngozi Odu |
| Secretary to the Rivers State Government | |
| In office 5 October 1995 – 5 July 1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ipalibo Harry 20 December 1952 (aged 72) Degema, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Rivers State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
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References
- ↑ "Wike, Deputy, Obuah preach forgiveness, love, friendship". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-03-31. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
- ↑ "Your-Title-Here". riversstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
- ↑ Ukoha, Blossom (2023-10-31). "An Enchanting Leader: Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo's Extraordinary Political Story". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-25.