On 18 December 2015 , she assumed office as Rivers State Culture and Tourism Commissioner , taking over the helm of the ministry from Nnabuihe Imegwu . In April 2016 , she facilitated a partnership between the Africa Film Academy and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism through a landmark agreement which secured Port Harcourt as host city for the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards . . She has been criticized for not doing enough for the Entertainment industry in Rivers State , with some quarters calling for her resignation
12th Africa Movie Academy Awards
12th Africa Movie Academy Awards
Tonye Briggs-Oniyide