International Women’s Day is globally celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, as well as violence and abuse against women.
It is also a day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity.
The PUNCH has highlighted six female vice-chancellors in Nigeria in commemoration of the IWD 2023:
1. Lilian Salami – UNIBEN
Prof Lillian Salami is the second female vice-chancellor of the University of Benin, Edo State. Prof Grace Alele-Williams became the first female VC of the institution in 1985.
Salami is also a fellow of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria and the International Federation of Home Economics/Home Professionals Association of Nigeria.
Born in Jos, Salami who hails from Edo State, started her education in Jos, but due to…
