Bola Kuforiji-Olubi

Bola Kuforiji-Olubi (28 September 1936 – 3 December 2016) was a Nigerian traditional aristocrat, accountant, banker and politician; she was minister of commerce and industry in 1993 during the Interim National Government of Chief Ernest Shonekan. In addition to a variety of other chieftaincy titles, she held that of the Otunba Ayora of Ijebu-Ode. Quotes Overcoming Obstacles is the True Measure of Success. Bola Kuforiji-Olubi's Quotes I pride myself on being a person who is able to juggle several balls in the air at the same time. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of diligence. Lesson from Bola Kuforiji-Olubi's Life "Of course, over the years, I have suffered some gender discrimination. I have been told to my face by some organisations that they have no room for any woman! But I never allowed myself to be discouraged."OBITUARY: Kuforiji-Olubi, headmistress at 19, first female ICAN president — a woman of many firsts https://www.thecable.ng/obituary-kuforiji-olubi-headmistress-at-19-1st-female-ican-president-a-woman-of-many-firsts/ TheCable 3 December 2016 "Having turned 80, I looked at my life and made a list of those who contributed to what I have become in my life and the name of President Muhammadu Buhari came topmost on the list. This is why I am here to pay my respect and thank him."BREAKING: Former minister, Kuforiji-Olubi reportedly dead https://punchng.com/breaking-former-minister-kuforiji-olubi-reportedly-dead/ Punch Newspapers 3 December 2016 "My tenet is to make a difference, and I particularly strive to make a difference in any organization or situation I find myself because it is important for me to leave a legacy of achievement and excellence."It's important to leave a legacy of excellence – Otunba Bola Kuforiji-Olubi https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/07/its-important-to-leave-a-legacy-of-excellence-otunba-bola-kuforiji-olubi/ Vanguard News 1 July 2012 References External links Category:1936 births Category:Living people Category:Businesswomen from Nigeria