Abimbola Silva, Nigeria's foremost female doctor dies at 89

Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva

Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva

Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva
Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva

Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva has died peacefully on Sunday morning in Lagos. She was 89.

Silva is the third female medical doctor in Nigeria.

Silva is survived by Biyi Silva, screen queen, Joke Silva, Bisi Silva, Jumoke Daodu and Lape Silva.

In 1979, she was honoured with the Officer of the Order of the Niger.

NOTE: Correction has been made to the headline. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause you.

Load more