We are so proud of British/Nigerian lawyer, diversity leader and mother, Funke Abimbola (nee Akindolie), who has been recognised by Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II in her 91st birthday honours list for 2017.
Nigerian-born Funke has been awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
for services to #diversity in the legal profession and to young people. The #Queen has recognised the long-term, significant impact of Funke's outstanding #service to the #legal community and to the #nextgeneration, serving as an example to others.
Commenting on her appointment as M.B.E. Funke said: “I was absolutely stunned when I received an official letter from the Cabinet Office informing me of this.
The letter explained that, having taken advice from the Head of the Civil Service and the Main Honours Committee, the Prime Minister needed my permission before submitting my name to the Queen and recommending that I be awarded the M.B.E. "
"It is incredible to think that campaigning for equality in my personal time (having experienced both direct racial and gender-based discrimination myself) and supporting young people to reach their potential has led to me receiving a Queen’s honour."
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#mmwn
#youthempowerment
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