Florence Ita‑Giwa
Senator for Cross River South Senatorial District (29 May 1999 to June 2003)
Peoples Democratic Party Cross River State
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Bio Summary
Florence Ita‑Giwa is a Nigerian politician and former nurse who served as Senator for Cross River South (1999–2003), first elected under the ANPP and later aligned with the PDP. Nicknamed “Mama Bakassi,” she became a leading advocate for the Bakassi Peninsula and played active roles in shaping committees on environment, foreign affairs, women, and narcotics. Her early professional life spans nursing and pharmaceutical representation before transitioning into impactful political service.
Education
- Basic Education: Duke Town Primary School, Calabar; Edgerly Memorial Girls’ School, Calabar.
- Nursing Training: Kilburn Polytechnic, London (Nursing qualification)
Professional Background
- Began career as a nurse
- Later became a corporate representative for Beecham Pharmaceutical Company, then Standall Pharmaceutical, serving as representative for Lagos State.