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7 Things You Probably Don’t Know About First Woman To Drive A Car In Nigeria

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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Here are 7 things to know about Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria, GWG.ng reports.

  1. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, on October 25, 1900.
  2. She was the first female student at the Abeokuta Grammar School and did exceptionally well in her academics.
  3. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti later continued her education in England, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and certification in home science.

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  1. In 1932, she went back to Nigeria to work as a teacher. She eventually got interested in political activities.
  2. She fought against the harsh colonial authority and was a fervent supporter of women’s rights.
  3. She was a co-founder of the Abeokuta Women’s Union, which was crucial in advancing women’s rights and gender equality in Nigeria and was established in 1946.
  4. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, until her passing in 1978, was a major player in Nigerian politics and the advancement of women’s rights.

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