Toyin Olakunri

Olutoyin Olakunri
Born(1937-11-04)November 4, 1937
Lagos, Nigeria
DiedJune 3, 2018(2018-06-03) (aged 80)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesOlusola
Occupation(s)Accountant, Stock broker and business woman
Known forAfrica’s first female Chartered Accountant

Chief (Mrs) Olutoyin Olakunri (OFR) (November 4, 1937 - June 3, 2018) was a Nigerian accountant, philanthropist and businesswoman who was the first female chartered accountant in Africa. In 2000, President Obasanjo appointed her as head of the Education Trust Fund. She was president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria between 1994 and 1995.[1]

Olakunri played a foundation role in the establishment of the Society of Woman Accountants of Nigeria.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Olutoyin Olusola Olakunri (1937 – 2018)". Guardian (Lagos). 2018-06-24. Retrieved 2018-12-22.