Alakija, Aduke (1921–)
Alakija, Aduke (1921–)
Nigerian lawyer. Born 1921 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Began studying medicine at Glasgow University but switched to social science at London School of Economics; later studied law in UK and called to Bar (1953); was member of Nigerian delegation to UN (1961–65), trustee of Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind, advisor to International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1st African woman director of Mobil Oil, and president of International Federation of Women Lawyers.
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