Tonye Briggs-Oniyide
| Tonye Briggs-Oniyide | |
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| Rivers State Commissioner of Culture and Tourism | |
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Assumed office 18 December 2015 | |
| Governor | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike |
| Preceded by | Nnabuihe Imegwu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
Tonye Briggs-Oniyide is the current Rivers State Commissioner of Culture and Tourism. She was appointed in 2015 by Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, replacing Nnabuihe Imegwu.
Early life and education
Briggs was born in Port Harcourt with family roots in Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers State. She attended the University of Port Harcourt for her undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry.
Career
Federal Character Commission
Briggs was appointed member of the Federal Character Commission by President Goodluck Jonathan on 9 July 2013.[1] She assumed office on 17 August, representing Rivers State.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Jonathan sends request for confirmation of 31 nominees to Senate". Legisreportsng. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ "FCC Inaugurates 14 New Commissioners". Nigerian Observer. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
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