Elizabeth Ativie
Elizabeth Ativie is a Nigerian politician who served as Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly 25 July 2016. She served as the Speaker of the house of Assembly from 9 May 2016 till 24 July 2016.
Early life and education[edit]
Elizabeth Ativie is a native of Edo State but she grew up in several parts of Nigeria due to the nature of her father's job who was a policeman. She holds a B.Sc certificate in Health Education and a M.Sc certificate in Sociology and Anthropology.[1]
Career[edit]
Elizabeth once worked as a professional nurse in the Edo State Civil Service until 2006 when she retired as a Director.[1] Her political career began in 1999. In 1999 and 2003, she contested for a seat in the Edo State House of Assembly but had to step down on both occasions for one of her party's candidates.[2]
Elizabeth contested and won a seat in the State House in the 2007 general elections. The election was later nullified by a tribunal. Her determination however paid off in 2011, when she won a seat to represent Uhunmwode Constituency in the State House.[2]
Upon the impeachment of Victor Edoror on 3 May 2016,[3] Elizabeth became the first woman to become Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly following her swearing into the position on May 9, 2016.[4][5] On 25 July, she stepped down to Deputy Speaker after a motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Folly Ogedengbe, who cited "matters of urgent public importance, for a change in the leadership of the House". She was replaced by Justin Okonoboh.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Photos: Hon. Elizabeth Ativie, 1st Female Speaker Of Edo State House Of Assembly Sworn In..See Profile". NaijaGist. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ a b Onyegbula, Esther (8 April 2012). "Women are scared of the muddy water of politics – Hon.Elizabeth Ativie". Vanguard News. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "Edo Assembly Speaker,Deputy Impeached". Channels Television. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "Edo House Of Assembly Speaker Sworn-In". Channels Television. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Sean (9 May 2016). "Edo State Assembly swears in Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie, As new Speaker". DailyMedia Nigeria. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "Edo Speaker, Elizabeth Ativie steps down for deputy". Vanguard. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.