Age, Biography and Wiki
Florence Ita Giwa was born on 19 February, 1946 in Cross River State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian doctor and politician. Discover Florence Ita Giwa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
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78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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19 February, 1946 |
| Birthday |
19 February |
| Birthplace |
Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger
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She is a member of famous politician with the age 78 years old group.
Florence Ita Giwa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Florence Ita Giwa height not available right now. We will update Florence Ita Giwa's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Florence Ita Giwa's Husband?
Her husband is Dele Giwa
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Dele Giwa |
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1 (Daughter, Koko) |
Florence Ita Giwa Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Florence Ita Giwa worth at the age of 78 years old? Florence Ita Giwa’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Niger. We have estimated Florence Ita Giwa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Florence Ita Giwa (born 19 February 1946) is a Nigerian politician, who was the Senator for the Cross River South Senatorial District of Cross River State.
She attended the Kilburn Polytechnic in London, United Kingdom.
She became a nurse, then a representative for the Beecham pharmaceutical company, and then moved to Standall Pharmaceutical where she represented Lagos State.
She married Dele Giwa, the founding editor of Newswatch magazine.
They were married for only ten months, after which Dele Giwa married Olufunmi Olaniyan, who was married to him until his death in 1986.
Ita-Giwa joined politics and emerged as NRC chairman for Delta State.
Thereafter, she was elected a member of the federal House of Representatives (1992–93), and was a member of the committee on devolution of power, constituent assembly 1994–95.
She became involved in Bakassi affairs, and earned the nickname "Mama Bakassi".
Ita-Giwa was elected Senator for the Cross River South constituency in April 1999 and was appointed to committees on Rules and Procedures, Environment, Foreign Affairs, Women, Niger Delta and Drug & Narcotics.
After leaving the senate in 2003, she joined the People's Democratic Party PDP, and became President Olusegun Obasanjo's Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters.
In May 2010, there were rumors that funds were missing from the account of the Bakassi Resettlement Committee, chaired by Ita Giwa, who asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate the matter.
Ita Giwa has worked against human trafficking and sex slavery.
She has received the OON (Officer of the Order of the Niger) and The Sun Lifetime Achievement Award.
Despite her advance in age, Florence Ita Giwa still has great love for fashion.
Her love for expensive jewelries as well as tastefully designed headwear can not be overly emphasized.
