- Chief Mrs. Leila Fowler, Yeye Mofin of Lagos, Dies at 91
- She was called to the Bar in the United Kingdom in 1962 and to the Nigerian Bar in 1963
- She established the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in 1991
Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the prestigious Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, has passed away at the age of 91.
Bashorun JK Randle, while speaking to Eko Hot Blog, announced her demise, confirming that she died on Saturday morning.
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Born on March 23, 1933, in Lagos, Chief Mrs. Fowler (née Moore) lived a life of resilience, service, and trailblazing achievements.
She attended CMS Girls’ School, Lagos, and later Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha, where she obtained her Senior Cambridge Certificate in 1951.
Her professional journey was remarkable. She began as a teacher, trained as a nurse in London at St Thomas’ Hospital, but later transitioned into law, studying at Middle Temple.
She was called to the Bar in the United Kingdom in 1962 and to the Nigerian Bar in 1963. She practiced law both in established chambers and later founded her own firm, specializing in insurance law and consultancy.
Chief Fowler also served as a councillor in the Lagos City Council between 1978 and 1980 and was actively involved in the Nigerian Bar Association, the Nigerian Red Cross, and the Corona Schools Trust Council.
In 1991, she established the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in memory of her late daughter. The school has since become one of Nigeria’s leading all-girls institutions, renowned for academic excellence and for nurturing future leaders.
Her immense contributions to education and society earned her the revered chieftaincy title of Yeye Mofin of Lagos, conferred by Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II. Celebrated as a “silent achiever,” her legacy spans nursing, law, politics, and education.
Chief Mrs. Leila Fowler’s death marks the end of an era. Tributes are expected to pour in, honoring her as a pioneer who dedicated her life to the service of humanity and the empowerment of women in Nigeria.
