Nimi Dimkpa Briggs
(22 February 1944 – 10 April 2023)
Nimi Briggs was a Nigerian academic, scholar, and Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Education
Briggs began his early education at Nyemoni Grammar School, Abonnema, and later attended Baptist High School, Port Harcourt.
He completed his secondary education at Government College, Umuahia.
In June 1969, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Career
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt:
- Acting Vice-Chancellor (1995–1996)
- Substantive Vice-Chancellor (2000–2005)
Chairman, Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities
- Chairman, Board of the National Hospital
- Chairman, Rivers State Economic Advisory Council (2007–2008)
- Chairman, Rivers State Community Foundation
- Director, Centre for Health and Development, University of Port Harcourt
Death
Briggs passed away on 10 April 2023, at the age of 79.
See also
- List of people from Rivers State