Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu was born on 20 July 1953, to the family of chief BUB and Nneoma Dora Anyanwu, in Emeabiam, Owerri-West, in Imo State.[4] Anyanwu-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, major in aquaculture, from the University of the Philippines Visayas in Iloilo City.[5]

She began her career as a fisheries expert while working with the Federal Department of Fisheries. She retired in 2005.[6][7] She is a commercial fish farmer and provides consultancy services through her firm, Aquatek Farms Ventures.[8] In addition, she has made a foray into politics since 2007 and is active in the present (2017) dispensation.[9]

In 1997, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent treatment and survived. She started the nonprofit organization, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN)[10] to raise awareness of the disease. She has won awards in recognition of her work and commitment in the fight against breast cancer in Nigeria.[7]

She is also a supporter of the Bring Back Our Girls movement.[11]

She is married to Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN.[11][7] They have four children and four grandchildren.[12]