Leila Fowler dies at 91. The founder of Vivian Fowler College and Yeye Mofin of Lagos is remembered for empowering young girls through education

Leila Fowler dies at the age of 91, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to education and nation-building.

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Known as the Yeye Mofin of Lagos, Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler was the visionary founder of the prestigious Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls.

Her death was announced on Saturday by Bashorun J.K. Randle, sparking tributes from across Nigeria’s academic, social, and traditional communities.

Leila Fowler dies after decades of championing girl-child education through the institution she founded in memory of her late daughter.

The school quickly became one of Nigeria’s leading girls’ colleges, known for academic excellence and leadership training.

She was widely respected not just for her contributions to education, but for her role as a cultural matriarch and community leader.

The Yeye Mofin of Lagos title highlighted her strong ties to Yoruba tradition and her influence within Lagos society.

As Nigeria mourns her passing, many are reflecting on the lives she impacted — generations of girls who found purpose, confidence, and opportunity through her legacy.