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Seinye O.B Lulu-Briggs | |
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| Born | 21 September 1958 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | East Ham College of Technology Harvard Business School |
| Organization(s) | Moni Pulo Limited
O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation |
| Spouse | Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs |
Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs (born 21 September 1958) is a Nigerian businesswoman, oil magnate and philanthropist.[1] She serves as the chairman and chief executive officer of Moni Pulo Limited, an indigenous oil and gas company in Nigeria. She is also known for her philanthropic work through the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation, which she established in honor of her husband, Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs.[2]
Early Life and Education
editSeinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs was born to a family of educators and community leaders. She experienced the Nigerian Civil War, which significantly influenced her outlook on life. Lulu-Briggs graduated from East Ham College of Technology with a degree in Information Technology.[3]
Career
editLulu-Briggs began her career in 1981 at the Computer Services Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria and later transitioned to the private sector. She held various positions in commercial and community banking before founding her first business in the ICT services sector.[citation needed]
In 1992, her husband established Moni Pulo Limited, and following his death, she took over as the chairman and chief executive officer. Under her leadership, the company has thrived in the Nigerian oil and gas sector with significant contributions to exploration and production.[4]
Philanthropy
editIn 2001, she founded the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation, which focuses on elder care, health, education, economic empowerment, water & sanitation, agriculture, and humanitarian services.[5] The foundation is particularly noted for its support to widows and the elderly in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.[2][6]
Awards and recognition
editLulu-Briggs has received a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from the University of Port Harcourt, the Global Inspirational Leader Award from the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development [7] and Outstanding Woman of the Year 2021 by Business Day.[8]
Personal life
editLulu-Briggs is an ordained minister and leads worship at the non-denominational Chapel of God International Worship Center in Port Harcourt. She was married to High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs until his death.[9][10]
References
edit- ^ "Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs: A profile of strength amid adversity - Vanguard News". Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Home". O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation.
- ^ "O.B. Lulu-Briggs". Forbes.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (7 October 2023). "Seinye Lulu-Briggs: 65 cheers to an Altruist". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (8 January 2024). "Foundation gives cash, celebrates elders". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
- ^ O.B. Lulu-Briggs lived a fulfilled life says Jonathan Aisha Buhari premiumtimesng.com/
- ^ Khaliq, Zaka (15 June 2023). "Oil Magnate, Seinye Lulu-Briggs Conferred Theology Fellowship".
- ^ "Seinye Lulu-Briggs emerges Woman of the Year 2021, pledges sustained commitment to uplifting the poor". 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs celebrates her 60th Birthday & 17th Anniversary of the O.B Lulu-Briggs Foundation". 11 October 2018.
- ^ "O B Lulu Briggs burial: High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, Rivers State-born billionaire, philanthropist burial display colourful Nigerian Ijaw culture". BBC News Pidgin.