Folake Solanke
Chief Folake Solanke (born 29 March 1932), SAN, CON, 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 the first Commissioner of Western State and is a former Chairperson of the Western Nigeria Television Broadcasting Corporation (WNTBC).
Chief Folake Solanke SAN, CON, | |
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| Born | Olufolake Odulate 29 March 1932 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 |
| Parent(s) | Jacob Odulate (father) and Sekumade Abiodun Odulate (mother) |
| Awards | SAN, CON, LLD, LLB |
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. The 43rd International President was also African.
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