Teresa Meniru

Teresa Ekwutosi Meniru (1931–1994) was a Nigerian writer of young adult literature and children's stories. Meniru was born in Ozubulu.

Her work deals with difficult subjects such as child abuse, kidnapping, the status of women in Nigeria and the burden of tradition. Meniru has also written about the effects of war on women, such as in her book, The Last Card. Meniru's writing was part of a trend in Nigerian writing that "broadened the scope of African children's and young adult literature by introducing themes and approaches that are relevant to postcolonial times."