Oyinkansola Abayomi

Oyinkansola, Lady Abayomi
Oyinkansola, Lady Abayomi
Born
Oyinkansola Ajasa

(1897-03-06)6 March 1897[1]
Lagos, Nigeria (then Lagos Colony in the British Empire)[1]
Died19 March 1990(1990-03-19) (aged 93)[1]
Lagos, Nigeria[1]
NationalityNigerian
Other namesOyinkan
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Feminist, educator, scouting guide
Known forGirl Guides
Spouses
Moronfolu Abayomi
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(died 1923)​
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(died 1979)​
FatherKitoye Ajasa
Honourschieftaincy

Iyaloye Oyinkansola "Oyinkan" Abayomi, Lady Abayomi (6 March 1897 – 19 March 1990) was a Nigerian nationalist and feminist. She was the head of the Nigerian Girl Guides and founder of the Nigerian Women's Party.[2]

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  2. ^ "Lady Oyinkansola Abayomi: An Amazon, trailblazer". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2024-01-21.