Folake Solanke
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Chief Folake Solanke[3] (born 29 March 1932), SAN, CON, is a Nigerian lawyer, administrator, and social critic. She is the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria[2][4][5] and the first Nigerian female lawyer to wear the silk gown as Senior Counsel. She is the first Commissioner of Western State and is a former[1] Chairperson of the Western Nigeria Television Broadcasting Corporation (WNTBC).[1][4]
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Chief Folake Solanke SAN, CON, | |
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Born | (1932-03-29) 29 March 1932 (age 92) Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | Newcastle University |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Years active | 1949–present |
Spouse | Toriola Solanke |
Children | Dr (Mrs) Oluyemi Koya Miss Olushola Solanke Engr. B.A Solanke[1] |
Parent(s) | Jacob Odulate (father) and Sekumade Abiodun Odulate (mother)[1] |
Awards | SAN, CON, LLD, LLB |
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She was the 42nd and the first African International President of Zonta International, an international service organization that focus primarily on advancing the status of women.[1][2][4][5] The 43rd International President was also African.[1]