Tonye Briggs-Oniyide
Tonye Briggs-Oniyide | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Rivers State | |
| 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 a Nigerian politician and public administrator. She served as the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Rivers State after her appointment by Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike in December 2015.[1]
Early life and education
Briggs-Oniyide is from Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. She obtained a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Port Harcourt.[2]
Career
Briggs-Oniyide began her public service career in the Rivers State Government, serving as Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism in 2003. In 2007, she was appointed Special Adviser on Youth and Employment.[3]
In 2013, she was appointed a commissioner representing Rivers State on the Federal Character Commission by President Goodluck Jonathan.[4]
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism
On 18 December 2015, Briggs-Oniyide was appointed Commissioner for Culture and Tourism by Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, succeeding Nnabuihe Imegwu.[5]
In 2016, she facilitated a partnership between the Rivers State Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Africa Movie Academy Awards, resulting in Port Harcourt hosting the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[6]
On 31 August 2016, Governor Wike suspended Briggs-Oniyide along with three other commissioners and the Head of Service as part of a cabinet reshuffle.[7]
She later continued to participate in cultural development initiatives in Rivers State, including activities connected with the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST).[8]
References
- ↑ "Rivers State revs for NAFEST 2018". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Tonye Briggs-Oniyide". LeaderBox. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Tonye Briggs-Oniyide". LeaderBox. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Jonathan sends nominees to Senate for confirmation". This Day. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Wike inaugurates commissioners, charges them on service delivery". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Njoku, Benjamin (16 April 2016). "Wike set to reposition Rivers as AMAA 2016 berths in Port Harcourt". Vanguard. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Mina, Dolly (31 August 2016). "Wike suspends four commissioners, Head of Service". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Rivers State revs for NAFEST 2018". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2026.