International Women's Society

The International Women's Society (IWS) in Lagos, Nigeria is a Nigerian women's organization. The IWS was founded in 1957.[1]

The International Women's Society carries our charitable activity in Nigeria.[2] It provides for the less privileged, financially supports widows, and helps women gain skills enabling their productive independence.[3]

Presidents

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The IWS has elected a new president each year.[4]

  • 1957/58: Mrs. Remi Doherty
  • 1959: Mrs. Majorie Maclaren
  • 1960: Amb. Aduke Alakija
  • 1961: Lady Kofo Ademola
  • 1962: Mrs. Kennedy
  • 1963: Dr. (Mrs.) M. A. Silva
  • 1964: Dr. (Mrs.) A. Aziz
  • 1965: Chief (Mrs.) Shodeinde
  • 1966: Miss Vera Creaton
  • 1967: Chief (Mrs.) Uyi Taylor
  • 1968: Mrs. Wooten-Wooley
  • 1969: Prof (Mrs.) Juliet MaCauley
  • 1970: Mrs. M. Darvani:
  • 1971: Chief (Mrs.) Hilda Ogunbanjo
  • 1972: Mrs. C. Raeburn
  • 1973: Dr. (Mrs.) Grace Guobadia.[5]
  • 1974: Mrs. Mackay
  • 1975: Mrs. D. Paul
  • 1976: Mrs. Norah Bell
  • 1977: Lady Ayo Alakija
  • 1978: Mrs. P. Nork
  • 1979: Chief (Mrs.) Y. Oyediran
  • 1980: Mrs. Kavita Chanrai
  • 1981: Mrs. Adetoun Bailey
  • 1982: Mrs. Jean Abili
  • 1983: Chief (Mrs.) Toyin Olakunrin
  • 1984: Mrs. F. Ghista
  • 1985: Mrs. Perla Amu
  • 1986: Mrs. Gbemi Rosiji
  • 1987: Mrs. Doris Fafunwa
  • 1988: Mrs. Grace Etim
  • 1989: Mrs. Phebean Ogundipe
  • 1990: Dr. (Mrs.) Katia Ekesi
  • 1991: Mrs. Demi Ibare-Akisan
  • 1992: Mrs. Laide Sasegbon
  • 1993: Mrs. Olugbo Hollist
  • 1994: Chief (Mrs.) Sarita Agrawal
  • 1995: Mrs. Adeyola David
  • 1996: Dame. Marie Fatayi-Williams
  • 1997: Chief (Mrs.) Funke Arthur-Worrey
  • 1998: Mrs. Ijeoma Chuks-Asala
  • 1999: Mrs. Sonja Ally
  • 2000: Chief (Mrs.) Morin Agboola
  • 2001: Mrs. Amita Jain
  • 2002: Mrs. Aminat Hamzat Ahmadu
  • 2003: Mrs. Stella Obiageli Ugboma
  • 2004: Mrs. R. O. Akinsete
  • 2005: Mrs. Grace Oluremi Omotosho
  • 2006: Chief Marlies Allan
  • 2007: Mrs. Gbemi Shasore
  • 2008: Ms. Augusta Chibututu
  • 2009: Mrs. Sicily Jacob
  • 2010: Mrs. Ekuah Abudu.[6]
  • 2011: Mrs. Cecilia Aqua-Umoren
  • 2012: Mrs. Evelyn Akeredolu
  • 2013: Mrs. Grace Kalango
  • 2014: Mrs. Folasade Oyeniyi
  • 2015: Hajiya Zainab Saleh
  • 2016: Mrs. Izarene Adams
  • 2017: Mrs. Ego Boyo.[7]
  • 2018: Mrs. Abimbola Bawaallah.[1]
  • 2019: Mrs. Nkoli Ogbolu.[8]
  • 2020: Mrs Ibiwunmi Akinnola.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Tobi Awodipe, Ademola-Bawaallah emerges new IWS president, The Guardian, 1 March 2018. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  2. ^ Emeka Anokwuru, Pomp as women group marks decades of charity, The Sun, 6 December 2018. Accessed 187 January 2021.
  3. ^ a b Vanessa Obioha, IWS Reiterates Commitment to Empowering Women Nationwide, This Day, 4 December 2020. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  4. ^ International Women Society: Past Presidents. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  5. ^ Raph Uwechue (1991). "Guobadia, Grace". Africa Who's who. Africa Journal Limited. p. 735. ISBN 978-0-903274-17-3.
  6. ^ International Women’s Society presents “Celebrating Fashion Today” – A Coffee Table Book Inspired by Nigerian Fashion for Charity, Bella Naija, 24 November 2010. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  7. ^ Veteran actress announced as 60th President of International Women’s Society, pulse.ng, 14 March 2017. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  8. ^ IWS laments high rate of Nigerian twins dropping out of school, PM News, 20 May 2019. Accessed 17 January 2021.
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