Nimi Briggs
Nimi Dimkpa Briggs (born 22 February 1944) is a Nigerian academic, scholar and Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.[1]
Nimi Briggs | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt | |
| In office 10 July 2000 – 9 July 2005 | |
| Chairman of the Rivers State Economic Advisory Council | |
| Assumed office November 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nimi Dimkpa Briggs 22 February 1944 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Spouse(s) | Data Ogi-Briggs |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos (MBBS) |
| Website | www.nimibriggs.org |
Education
Briggs had his early education at Nyemoni Grammar School Abonnema and Baptist High School, Port Harcourt. Later, he enrolled at Government College Umuahia where he completed his secondary education. In June 1969, he received his bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.[2]
Career
Briggs served as the Vice-Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt twice. First, as Acting Vice-Chancellor from 1995 to 96 before he was appointed again in 2000 serving until 2005. He is the former Chairman Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities and the Chairman of the Board of the National Hospital. Between 2007 and 2008, he was appointed Chairman of the Rivers State Economic Advisory Council and the Rivers State Community Foundation as well as, Director of Centre for Health and Development, University of Port Harcourt.[2]
Other positions held
- Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: 1980 - 1993
- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: 1990
- Provost of College of Health Sciences: 1993 - 1995, 1996 - 1998
Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission
- Chairman: 2007 – 2011[1]
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
- Chairman, Board of Management: 2009 – 2011
See also
References
- "Developing A Nation Is A Complex Task- Prof Nimi Briggs". The Tide. Port Harcourt: Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- "Torrent of tributes as Briggs marks 70". Daily Sun. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
Further reading
- Briggs, Nimi D. (2002). Towards a culture of peace in the Niger Delta: a seminar project of the Centre for the Promotion of Tourism, Arts, and Culture in Nigeria (CEPTAC). AGV. Multi-Projects. ISBN 978-36513-0-7.
- Briggs, Nimi D. (2006). Williams Wodi (ed.). Thoughts on University Education in Nigeria: (2000-2005). Spectrum Books. ISBN 9780297200.
- Briggs, Nimi D. (2006). Turning the tide. Port Harcourt, Rivers State: Spectrum Books. ISBN 978-029-713-8.