Betty Akeredolu Biography – Wikipedia, Career, Age, State Of Origin, Education, Politics, Children, Net Worth
Betty Akeredolu Biography—Betty Akeredolu was born on July 20, 1953. She is a Nigerian aquaculturist who was the first lady of Ondo State from 2017 to 2023.
She is also a feminist and gender activist. She was married to the former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu.
Betty Akeredolu is the founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria and a survivor of breast cancer. Betty Akeredolu was born to the family of BUB and Nneoma Dora Anyanwu, in Emeabiam, Owerri West in Imo State.
Betty Akeredolu Education
Betty Akeredolu attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology in 1977. She holds a Master of Science degree in fisheries, majoring in aquaculture, from the University of the Philippines Visayas in Iloilo City.
Betty Akeredolu Career
Betty Akeredolu started her career as a fish farmer while working with the federal Department of Fisheries. She retired in 2005, she is a commercial fish farmer and provides consultancy services through her firm, Aquatek Farms Ventures. Also, she has made a foray into politics since 2007 and is still very active in the space.
Betty Akeredolu Charity and Philanthropy
Still on Betty Akeredolu’s biography. She was diagnosed with breast cancer but survived the trying times. She started a nonprofit organization called the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria to raise awareness of the disease. Betty Akeredolu has won awards in recognition of her work and commitment to the fight against breast cancer in Nigeria.
She is also a supporter of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement. Betty Akeredolu is passionate about the widow which made her launch a platform for them to gain from the dividends of her generosity.
Betty Akeredolu’s Personal Life
Betty Akeredolu married Rotimi Akeredolu who was the former governor of Ondo State in April 11981. He died on 27 December 2023 after a prolonged health issue with leukemia and prostate cancer at the age of 67. Before his death, they had four children together and four grandchildren.
