Alanyingi Sylva
Alanyingi Sylva | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Bayelsa State | |
| In office 29 May 2007 – 14 February 2012 | |
| Governor | Timipre Sylva |
| Preceded by | Patience Jonathan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Uduak Alanyingi Sylva Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Timipre Sylva |
| Occupation | Administrator, philanthropist |
Uduak Alanyingi Sylva, popularly known as Alanyingi Sylva, is a Nigerian administrator, philanthropist and former First Lady of Bayelsa State. She served as First Lady from 29 May 2007 until February 2012 during the administration of her husband, Governor Timipre Sylva. During her tenure, she promoted women's empowerment, maternal and child health, and campaigns against childhood pneumonia through public advocacy initiatives.[1][2]
Early life
Sylva was born in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[3]
Public life
As First Lady of Bayelsa State, Sylva championed programmes aimed at improving the welfare of women and children. She advocated for the inclusion of pneumonia vaccines in Nigeria's National Immunisation Programme and supported initiatives promoting women's economic empowerment and peacebuilding in the Niger Delta.[4][5][6]
She serves as Chairperson of the Centre for Gender Values and Culture.[7]
In 2021, she received the Humanitarian Person of the Year award at the Focus Africa Awards in recognition of her humanitarian activities.[8]
Personal life
Sylva is married to politician Timipre Sylva. They have three children.[9]
See also
- First Lady of Bayelsa State
- Timipre Sylva
References
- ↑ "Sylva's wife advocates inclusion of pneumonia in NIP". Vanguard. 14 November 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sylva's wife makes case for women empowerment". Vanguard. 3 September 2009. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Nigeria: Mrs Sylva Solicits A/Ibom's Support". AllAfrica. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sylva's wife advocates inclusion of pneumonia in NIP". Vanguard. 14 November 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sylva's wife makes case for women empowerment". Vanguard. 3 September 2009. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Nigeria: Mrs Sylva's Magic Wand of Unifying Bayelsa Women for Peace in Niger Delta". PeaceWomen. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Former First Lady of Bayelsa Mrs Uduak Alanyingi Sylva honoured as a VIP Woman of Impact". StatePress. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Mrs Alanyingi Sylva to be honoured for her humanitarian projects at Focus Africa Awards". Espinews. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Hon. Minister of State". Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Retrieved 26 July 2026.