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Ipalibo Banigo (Ipalibo Harry) was born on 20 December, 1952 in Degema, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Rivers State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian politician and doctor (born 1952). Discover Ipalibo Banigo'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 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Ipalibo Harry |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
20 December, 1952 |
| Birthday |
20 December |
| Birthplace |
Degema, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Rivers State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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She is a member of famous politician with the age 71 years old group.
Ipalibo Banigo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Ipalibo Banigo height not available right now. We will update Ipalibo Banigo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Ipalibo Banigo Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ipalibo Banigo worth at the age of 71 years old? Ipalibo Banigo’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Nigeria. We have estimated Ipalibo Banigo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Ipalibo Gogo Banigo (née Harry; born 20 December 1952) is a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who is the current senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District since 2023.
Banigo was born on 20 December 1952 to the Harry family of Obuama in Degema, Rivers State.
As a teenager, she earned the West African School Certificate (Division One) and the Higher School Certificate at Queens College, Lagos.
She was awarded prizes for her academic excellence in Chemistry, Biology and English Literature.
In 1968, she won the BBC award for Students Poetry.
Prior to graduating from high school, she was the Best All-Round Student of The Year from 1969 to 1970.
She 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.
She was honorary consultant dermatologist at the University of Port Harcourt, after which she became principal of Rivers State School of Health Technology in 1985.
During her time at the Rivers State Ministry of Health, she held five responsible offices including Director of Public Health Services, Acting Commissioner, Director-General and Permanent Secretary.
Between 1990 and 1992, Banigo received diplomas in both Tropical Hygiene and Dermatology from the University of London.
Banigo started her career at the Rivers State Port Health Service, where she served as Registrar of Births and Senior Medical Officer-in-charge.
She achieved prominence first in 1995, as Secretary to the Government of Rivers State before serving as Head of Service of the state.
On 5 October 1995, Banigo was appointed Secretary to the Government of Rivers State, this she would maintain until 5 July 1999.
She further served for five months, from May 1998, as Head of Service of Rivers State.
While retired, Banigo continued to provide professional services and was later made Public Health Adviser of the Shell Petroleum Development Company in Nigeria.
Additionally, she held the offices of both executive director and Secretary at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency.
Some of her memberships are Governing Council of University of Calabar, Governing Board of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Rivers State Food and Nutrition Committee, Rivers State Hospital Management Board and Reference Board DFID.
She was also appointed Project Director of UNFPA, UNICEF and Chairman of the Rivers State Relief Committee.
In December 2014, Ezenwo Wike selected her as his running mate in the 2015 election.
In December 2014, she was chosen to be the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Ezenwo Wike in the 2015 election.
She served as the first female deputy governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023.
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party, she held various important offices at the Rivers State Ministry of Health.
During her service, she assumed the positions of Director of Public Health Services, Acting Commissioner, Director-General and Permanent Secretary.
She was elected deputy governor and assumed office on 29 May 2015.
Both PDP members were elected and took office on 29 May 2015.
Banigo currently serves as the 6th and first female Deputy Governor of Rivers State.
On April 29, 2021, She was among the Health Consultants present at a colloquium organised by St Racheal's Pharmaceuticals Nigeria to commemorate 2021 World Malaria Day held in Lagos, presenting some of the strategies on how to archive Zero-Malaria environment in Nigeria in the next 10 years.
On September 20, 2020, she became the Chairperson of seven Man panel inaugurated by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to activate some moribund health facilities in the state.
