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

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
  1. 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. 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. Acccessed 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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