Legal practitioner and retired public servant, clocked 62 on the 1st of July. A native of Utuhugwu village, Adaukwu was educated at Anglican Girls Secondary School, Ogidi and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She was Claims Officer, Unity Life Insurance Company; Assistant General Manager and later General Manager, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), a position she held until retirement in 2006. She is the legal adviser cum director, Aro News Publications Ltd. Adaukwu was President General, Ezinneoma Social Club; National Secretary and President, Soroptimist International etc. She is blessed with children and grandchildren.