Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu First Lady of Ondo state. Born on 20^th of July, 1953 in Emeabiam, Owerri West LGA Imo state south eastern Nigeria, is the founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation (BAAF) and BEMORE empowered foundation.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1977. She also holds a Masters degree in Fisheries (Aquaculture) from the University of the Philippines, Iloilo. Mrs. Anyanwu-Akeredolu is a firm believer in continuing education regardless of age, and she is demonstrating this by enrolling at the University of Ibadan in 2016 to obtain her Masters of public health (MPH) in Health Promotion & Education (graduation in view).

Anyanwu-Akeredolu has won numerous awards both nationally and internationally, in recognition of her continuous efforts, in raising awareness about breast cancer, renewable energy and the role of the girl child, bridging the gender gap in solar technology, waste recycling, sanitation and hygiene all around Nigeria.

Through her foundations, the Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu foundation (BAAF) and the BEMORE empowered foundation, she has introduced many laudable initiatives that are positively touching lives, she single-handedly has championed greater participation of girls in renewable energy as well as promoted gender equity in governance through her numerous interventions.

Through programs such as, Solar-4-Girls-Naija summer camp launched in 2017, ICT for girls, modelling emerging green and digital hubs in schools, Ondo school water, sanitation and hygiene programme (OSWASH), Accelerated Birth registration (ABR), BEMORE boot camp, promoting solid waste recycling amongst others she has earned her place in history as one who kept the flag of gender equality flying.

Anyanwu-Akeredolu is a commercial fish farmer who also provides consultancy services under the business name, Aquatek Farms Ventures (Nig.) Ltd. She nurtured her career as a fisheries expert while working with the Federal Department of Fisheries, and retired voluntarily in 2005 after 28 years of diligent service.

She is widely traveled, and her hobbies include reading, gardening, jogging, yoga and playing lawn tennis. She is happily married to Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, the Executive Governor of Ondo State. They are blessed with children and grandchildren.