Ipalibo Banigo
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. She served as the first female deputy governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023.
Ipalibo Banigo | |
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| Senator for Rivers West | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Betty Apiafi |
| 6th Deputy Governor of Rivers State | |
| In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Ezenwo Wike |
| Preceded by | Tele Ikuru |
| Succeeded by | Ngozi Odu |
| Secretary to the Rivers State Government | |
| In office 5 October 1995 – 5 July 1999 | |
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| Born | Ipalibo Harry 20 December 1952 Degema, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Rivers State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
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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 achieved prominence first in 1995, as Secretary to the Government of Rivers State before serving as Head of Service of the state. In December 2014, Ezenwo Wike selected her as his running mate in the 2015 election. She was elected deputy governor and assumed office on 29 May 2015.