Folake Solanke

Chief
Folake Solanke
SAN, CON,
Born
Olufolake[1] Odulate[2]

(1932-03-29) 29 March 1932 (age 92)
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materNewcastle University
OccupationLawyer
Years active1949–present
SpouseToriola Solanke
ChildrenDr (Mrs) Oluyemi Koya
Miss Olushola Solanke
Engr. B.A Solanke[1]
Parent(s)Jacob Odulate (father) and Sekumade Abiodun Odulate (mother)[1]
AwardsSAN, CON, LLD, LLB

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]

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]

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  2. ^ a b c Osuntokun, Jide (11 October 2007). "When Solanke reached for the stars". The Nation. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  3. ^ 'Folake Solanke (2007). Reaching for the stars: the autobiography of 'Folake Solanke. Book Builders Editions Africa. ISBN 978-978-8088-43-1.
  4. ^ a b c "Lady SAN Turns 80!". Thisday Newspaper. 27 March 2012. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
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