80 year old Dr. Bola Kuforiji-Olubi, today paid a thank you visit to
President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to her,
Buhari as a military Head of State appointed her as the first female
Chairman of United Bank for Africa in 1984.
Ikuforiji-Olubi is also the first female chartered accountant in Nigeria.
President Buhari in a statement by his Special
Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, described the Octogenarian
as a distinguished businesswoman, banker, economist and accountant.
He recalled the former minister’s decades of distinguished career in the
private and public sectors of national life and noted that her
contributions would remain inspiring to the younger generation.
“It is not surprising that she is a proud and well-deserved recipient of
the National honour, fellowships, awards and honorary degrees from
within and outside the country,’’ he said.
He particularly expressed delight that Kuforiji-Olubi had remained “a
pace-setter and leader in banking, manufacturing and entrepreneurship
not only in Nigeria but also in Sub-Saharan Africa.’’
While noting that God has been kind to Otunba Kuforiji-Olubi, President
Buhari prayed for continued health and longer life for the octogenarian,
author and philanthropist to “enable the nation and humanity benefit
from her wisdom and wealth of experience”.
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FIRST FEMALE IN PRESIDENT BUHARI ADMINISTRATION IN 1984 PAY HIM VISIT IN VILLA TODAY
Description : 80 year old Dr. Bola Kuforiji-Olubi, today paid a thank you visit to President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to he...
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