Chief Mrs Leila Fowler (1933-2025): The Quintessential Woman Who Transformed Girls’ Education in Nigeria
Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, MFR, may have passed away on September 6, 2025, but her transformative impact on Nigerian education, particularly on young women, will endure forever. Born on March 23, 1933, in Lagos, Nigeria, her remarkable 92-year journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Southwest Nigeria’s most influential educationists exemplifies the …