Miriam Weledji

Miriam Weledji, real name Miriam Ngunjo Shalo Weledji (December 13, 1937 - March 11, 2024) was a Cameroonian lawyer. She was the first female lawyer registered with the Cameroon Bar.

Early life and education Miriam was born on December 13, 1937, in Bamenda. From 1944 to 1952, she received her primary education at the convent school of Soppo Buea where she again obtained her school leaving certificate. She went to Nigeria for her secondary education where she attended Holy Rosary College in Enugu. From 1952 to 1955, she passed her level II teaching certificate. In June 1958, she obtained the general certificate of education (O. Level) and two years later, the general certificate of education (A. Level). She founded the Ngede law firm, headquartered in Limbé (formerly Victoria) in the southwest.

Personal life Miriam was the mother of five children.

Death Miriam died on March 11, 2024, at the age of 86 at her residence in Limbe.