Nigeria’s first female doctor, Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva is Dead.

Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva

Nigeria’s first female doctor, Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva who also happens to be the mother of respected actress, Joke Silva has passed on. She died peacefully yesterday morning at age 89.

She is survived by Joke Silva, the actress, Bisi Silva, Jumoke Daodu and Lape Silva.