Ann-Kio Briggs, alternatively spelled Annkio Briggs, (born 29 July 1952 in England) is an English-born Nigerian environmentalist and human rights activist.[1][2][3] She is the founder and director of the non-governmental organization Agape Birthrights. As of 2011, she was spokesperson of the Ijaw Republican Assembly (IRA) as well as the United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS).[4][5]
Ann-Kio Briggs | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 July 1952 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Environmental and human rights activist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Activism. |
| Notable work | She is the founder and director of the non-governmental organization Agape Birthrights. |
| Children | 4 |
Early life and education edit
Briggs was born on 29 July 1952 in England. She was born to a British mother and an Ijaw marine engineer. During her early years, she was taken to live with her paternal grandmother who raised her alongside her father in Abonnema, Rivers State. While in Abonnema, she completed her elementary school and enrolled at Holy Rosary Girls School in Port Harcourt for her secondary education. From (1967 to 1970), her academic studies were impeded by the civil war, and after the war ended, Briggs moved with her family to England where she studied Marketing and got married. She and her husband had four children together and divorced in 1998. Briggs is fluent in Igbo, as well as her native language, Kalabari. She also speaks Pidgin English.[6][5]
Career edit
In 1998, after several years in Europe, she returned to the Niger Delta and established Agape Birthrights, a non-governmental and a non-profit organization,[7][6] having its headquarters in D-line Rivers State. Briggs, through her organization has helped some developing areas to document cleaning of oil spillage and fighting against injustices and marginalisation.[8] She also collaborates internationally with other organizations home and abroad.[9][10][5]
Awards edit
she received the Ijaw heroes award from the Ijaw republic assembly [11]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Ann-Kio Briggs charges Ijaws to support NDDC's IMC". Tribune Online. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ Opejobi, Seun (2018-03-27). "Ann-Kio Briggs hails Danjuma over comment on self defence". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ Alade, Abiodun (2021-06-18). "How Buhari can end secession agitations — Annkio Briggs". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "The Problem Of Niger Delta Is Few Greedy Nigerians- Ann-kio Briggs". The Newswriter. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "Spotlight On Ann Kio Briggs, Ijaw Rights Activist". nigerdeltaconnect.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ a b "At 59, Annkio Briggs says: I'm a creek girl". Nigeria films. 21 September 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Ann-Kio Briggs- The fight of her life". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ Aziken, Emmanuel (20 May 2013). "It's Jonathan or no peace - Annkio Briggs". Vanguard. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Annkio Briggs". BBC News. 26 August 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "The Other Side Of Annkio Briggs". Timsy. 23 June 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ nationalpoint (2022-12-22). "Tompolo, Prof. Okaba, Annkio, Abbey Hart, Others Win Ijaw Heroes Awards". National Point Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-04-15.