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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria Nigeria Women

April 19, 2022

  Chief Folake Solanke was born on the 29th of March, 1932. She is a Nigerian lawyer, administrator, and social critic. She is the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria and the first Nigerian female lawyer to wear the silk gown as Senior Counsel. She is also the first Commissioner of Western State and is … Continue reading Do You Know Folake Solanke: The First Nigerian Female Lawyer To Wear The Silk Gown As Senior Counsel

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Politics

April 19, 2022

In 1981, Folake Solanke, became the first female to attain the highly revered rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in the legal profession; and the glass ceiling which was previously unattainable got broken. After having qualified to practice law in the UK and in Nigeria in the 60’s, she later joined the ranks of … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Folake Solanke – First Female Nigerian Senior Advocate

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