A determined Nigerian woman named Akudo Amanamba, has inspired many with her extraordinary commitment to education after earning Nursing and Law degrees and recently completing a PhD at the age of 66.
Her story is one of resilience, discipline, and an unshakable passion for learning. Lady Akudo as she is fondly called has been studying for over a decade, despite the challenges along the line, she persevered.
Lady Akudo's Story and How She Did It
According to her daughter, Amaka, Lady Akudo began studying Law in 2000 while already working as a practising nurse anaesthetist. Despite balancing work and studies, she remained focused and successfully completed her Bachelor of Law(LLB) degree in 2005.
She then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in 2006 and was officially called to the Bar in 2007. Lady Akudo did not stop there
For many people, that would have been enough she had a goal. After becoming a lawyer, she continued her academic journey and went on to earn a Master of Laws (LL.M) with specialization in Arbitration.
Still hungry for knowledge, years after, she began a PhD programme at Abia State University.However, after delays in the programme, she moved to University of Abuja, where she eventually completed her doctorate.
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At the age of 66, Lady Akudo now proudly holds a PhD in Medical Law and Ethics, combining her healthcare and legal expertise in a rare and powerful way.
Her qualifications now include PhD (Medical Law & Ethics), Master of Laws (LL.M Arbitration)
Barrister at Law, LL.B (Hons), Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK and a Registered Nurse Anaesthetist.
Amaka praised her mother for her determination and resillence. “If resilience was a person, it’s my mother,” she said. She also joked that anyone who says her mother loves books would be absolutely right.
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