First female Accountant in Nigeria and first female chartered accountant in Africa
Toyin Olakunri (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.
Olakunri played a foundation role in the establishment of the Society of Woman Accountants of Nigeria.
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