Born on 11 November 1910 to Mr David and Mrs Rufina Akerele, Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi emerged as a pioneer in Nigeria’s medical field. She was the fourth of seven children in a family that valued education and discipline.
Awoliyi began her schooling at St Mary’s Convent in Lagos and continued her studies at Queen’s College, Lagos, a prestigious institution for girls. Her academic brilliance eventually took her to Dublin, Ireland, where she pursued a degree in Medicine.
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