Simi Johnson

Dr. Simisola Olayemi Onibuwe Johnson (1929 – 2000) is a Nigerian dentist and politician.During Nigeria's Second Republic, President Shehu Shagari appointed her Minister for Social Development and Culture in 1983. In that role she pushed government to partner with women's organizations on national policy. In 1985 she led Nigeria's delegation to the Third World Conference on Women in Nairobi. Quotes - The women of Nigeria must be partners in the development of the nation, not bystanders. _ Source: Address as Minister for Social Development and Culture (1983), Second Republic - Dentistry was seen as a man's profession, but we proved that women can fill any gap. __ Source: Interview on being first female dentist (1957), quoted in http://Archivi.ng profile (2024) - When government and women's organizations work together, national policies become more humane. __ Source: Report on Third World Conference on Women in Nairobi (1985), delegation statement About Simi Johnson - In 1957, Simisola Johnson became one of Nigeria's first female dentists, alongside Grace Guobadia, earning a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Durham University. But dentistry was just the beginning. __ http://Archivi.ng (2024) - Simi Johnson filled dental gaps and fought to close the gender gap - She was a fierce advocate for women's rights, she stepped into politics, serving as Minister for Social Development and Culture during Nigeria's Second Republic. She forged partnerships between the government and women's organisations. __ http://Archivi.ng - She was a former chairman of Allied Bank and the Lagos State branch of National Council of Women Societies. _* Wikipedia entry External links Category:Nigerian women Category:Dentists