Mary Ekpere-Eta Explained

Citizenship:Nigerian
Occupation:Lawyer, Farmer
Organization:Chartered institute of Taxation Nigeria

Mary Ekpere-Eta is a Nigerian barrister and activist. She is Director General of the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) in Abuja.

Life

Mary Eta is a lawyer, farmer and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. In 2012 she made a bid to become Governor of Cross River State. She is a representative of South-South women on the board of trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[1]

President Buhari appointed Ekpere-Eta as Director General of NCWD in April 2017.[2] [1]

Awards and honours

In May 2023, a Nigerian National Honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) was conferred on her by President Muhammadu Buhari.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Nkechi Chima Onyele. Women must never settle for inferior positions – Eta, DG, National Centre for Women Development. The Sun. 12 September 2017. 18 May 2020.
  2. News: Buhari sacks Heads of CPC, PENCOM, 21 Others. Ajayi. Omeiza. Vanguard. 13 April 2017. 18 May 2020.
  3. News: 28 May 2023. Full list of 2023 National Honours recipients. The Nation. 7 September 2024.