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Nigerians in History: Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi
April 19, 2022
Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi…a woman that is known for women empowerment and the first woman to practice medicine in Nigeria. Background Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi, MBE, OFR (née Akerele), was born in Lagos to the family of David and Rufina Akerele in 1910. She commenced her education at St. Mary’s Catholic School, Lagos from where she proceeded … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi
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