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Photos: Hon. Elizabeth Ativie, 1st Female Speaker Of Edo State House Of Assembly Sworn In..See Profile
May 9, 2016 – Pictures: Hon. Elizabeth Ativie, First Female Speaker Of Edo State House Of Assembly Sworn In In Benin Today…See Her Profile
Edo State female politician Elizabeth Ativie has been sworn in as the first female House speaker in the state.
Ativie is described as a tough woman specially endowed with a masculine voice.
The way she works and carries herself around is deeply rooted in her military background.
She was sworn in today days after the former speaker, Victor Edoror was impeached over financial recklessness and dictatorial tendencies.
With Edo First Lady recently
Female Edo Speaker Elizabeth Ativie’s Profile
She worked as a professional nurse in the Edo State Civil Service for 33 years before retiring in 2006 as a Director.
She holds a degree in Health Education and a Masters in Sociology and Anthropology, specializing in social work.
She was an active member of the Girls Guide. Her father was a police officer so she grew up in different barracks round the country.
Grace Anthony
May 9, 2016 at 8:08 PM
God will protect and guide you in the Mighty name of Jesus. Also you must be prayerful.
Metu Nyetu
May 9, 2016 at 8:29 PM
Congrats! Those men who put you there may want to push you around their selfish ends. I hope that they don’t finally edge you out of that seat on some trumped up charges if you refuse their views. Remember Patricia Etteh and be wise.
fifelomo
May 9, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Congrats, oga madam. “Let’s give our women chance to rule ” all d very best madam. I wish u a peaceful tenure.
betty
May 9, 2016 at 10:06 PM
congratulations madam God wil see u thru
sola olaniyi
May 10, 2016 at 8:01 AM
Well deserved..Congrats
Maryf
May 10, 2016 at 12:34 PM
School good o. Congrats ma, may God continue to bless you.
IJ
May 10, 2016 at 12:57 PM
GOD shall give HIS Angels charge over u n ur family. Congrats ma’am !
SPACO
May 10, 2016 at 1:07 PM
she look like MAMA G
Sharon stone
May 10, 2016 at 9:32 PM
Iron mama carry on
Ativie David
May 11, 2016 at 8:11 PM
Good is your strength ma… We always keep you in our prayers !!!