Tamunobaabo Wenike Danagogo (born 22 September 1970) is a Nigerian politician, lawyer, and the current
Secretary to the State Government
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) is an official in the state governments of Nigeria's 36 states. The individual who holds the office is usually appointed by the State Governor
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of
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
since May 2019. Before that, he was the
Minister of Sports A minister of sport (or sports minister) is a position in the governments of some countries responsible for dealing with sports.
Minister of Sport may refer to:
* Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Argentina)
* Minister for Sport (Australia)
* Minist ...
in the
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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. He is a graduate of the
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
Rivers State University (RVSU or RSU), formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a university located in the Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
As of 2021, the vice chancello ...
and the
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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.
Education
Danagogo received his primary education in 1981 from St. Joseph State School in
Abonnema Abonnema, originally known as Nyemoni (which means "covet your own" in the Kalabari dialect of the Ijaw language), is a large town in the Kalabari Kingdom that was founded in 1882. Its territory was discovered by an expedition of four independent ch ...
,
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
. He proceeded to gain his secondary education in 1986 from Nyemoni Grammar School,
Abonnema Abonnema, originally known as Nyemoni (which means "covet your own" in the Kalabari dialect of the Ijaw language), is a large town in the Kalabari Kingdom that was founded in 1882. Its territory was discovered by an expedition of four independent ch ...
. In 1990, Danagogo graduated with an
LL.B
Bachelor of Laws ( la, Legum Baccalaureus; LL.B.) is an undergraduate law degree in the United Kingdom and most common law jurisdictions. Bachelor of Laws is also the name of the law degree awarded by universities in the People's Republic of Chi ...
in Law from the
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
Rivers State University (RVSU or RSU), formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a university located in the Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
As of 2021, the vice chancello ...
. He went on to attend the
Nigerian Law School
The Nigerian Law School is an educational institution set up by the Government of Nigeria in 1962 to provide a Nigerian legal education to foreign-trained lawyers, and to provide practical training for aspiring Legal Practitioners in Nigeria. ...
in 1991, and subsequently obtained his
LL.M
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in Law from the same Nigerian Law School in 1997. In 2005, Danagogo furthered his education by attaining his Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. in Private and Public Law with Specialization in Human Rights and Disputes Settlement from the
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Eastern part of Nigeria. Founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955 and formally opened on 7 October 1960, the University of Nigeria has thr ...
.
Career
Law
After he graduated from the Nigerian Law School, Danagogo served as a Solicitor in Austin Mamedu Co. between 1991 and 1992 for his National Youth Service Corps Programme. Danagogo later served as a Litigation's Solicitor with C.V George Will & Co. from 1992 to 1995. He later served as a Principal Partner in Alaba Chambers between 1995 and 2004.
Politics
Danagogo kicked off his political career in 2004 when he was elected
Executive Chairman
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of
Akuku Toru Local Government Area,
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
,
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
. In November 2008, he served as Commissioner of Chieftaincy and Community Affairs under former Governor
Rotimi Amaechi's. He further served as a Commissioner for Urban Development in
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
but later resigned in December 2013. Danagogo served as a
Minister of Sports A minister of sport (or sports minister) is a position in the governments of some countries responsible for dealing with sports.
Minister of Sport may refer to:
* Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Argentina)
* Minister for Sport (Australia)
* Minist ...
and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission in 2014 during
Goodluck Jonathan's Administration. His leadership caused a revolutionary growth in the Sports Industry in Nigeria. Tammy Danagogo is the current
Secretary to the State Government
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) is an official in the state governments of Nigeria's 36 states. The individual who holds the office is usually appointed by the State Governor
A governor is an administrative leader and head of a po ...
of
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
ever since he was appointed by
Governor Nyesom Wike in May 2019.
References
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1970 births
Living people
Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party politicians
Rivers State University alumni
People from Abonnema
Rivers State lawyers