Our Role Models
Professor A.B.O.O. Oyediran
A Physician, Professor of Preventive & Social Medicine, and Administrator, Allen Bankole Oladunmoye Olukayode Oyediran was born and […]
Read More October 3, 2018Professor Joy Uche Ogwu
An accomplished Scholar, Diplomat, Administrator, Professor of Political Science & International Relations, Ambassador Mrs. Joy Uche Ogwu was […]
Read More October 3, 2018Professor Bolaji Akinyemi
A Professor of Political Science, prolific writer, diplomat & Fellow of the Social Science Academy of Nigeria, Akinwande […]
Read More October 3, 2018Professor Uche Amazigo
A Biologist, Public Health Specialist and Professor of Medical Parasitology, Uche Veronica Amazigo is one of the few Africans […]
Read More October 3, 2018Honourable Justice Isa Ayo Salami
Le Coeur de Lion Known for his characteristic courage and principled tenacity, the Honourable Justice Isa Ayo Salami […]
Read More September 28, 2018Chief Dr. Onikepo Akande
An economist, accomplished Chartered Accountant, Industrialist & Public Administrator, Chief Dr. Onikepo Akande has served Nigeria in many […]
Read More September 28, 2018Professor Emeritus Ayodeji Banjo
An Educationist, Professor of English Studies, Administrator & Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, Emeritus Professor Ladipo […]
Read More September 28, 2018Honourable Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte
A legal icon, author and Professor of Law, The Honourable Justice Adolphus Godwin Karibi-Whyte hails from Abonnema, Rivers […]
Read More September 28, 2018Professor Shehu Galadanci
An Educational Administrator, Scholar & Diplomat, Professor Shehu Ahmad Said Galadanci was born in the ancient, great city […]
Read More September 28, 2018Chief Mrs. Olutoyin Olakunri, FCA, OFR, HLR
A Chartered Accountant, Industry Captain & Administrator, Chief Mrs. Olutoyin Olusola Olakunri was born on November 4, 1937. […]
Read More June 1, 2016PROFESSOR ITSE SAGAY, SAN, HLR
A distinguished scholar, teacher, legal luminary, author & human rights advocate, Professor Itsejuwa Esanjumi Sagay was born 20th […]
Read More June 1, 2016Professor Ibrahim Gambari, CFR, HLR
A distinguished Scholar, Diplomat & Peace-Builder, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari was born in Ilorin, Kwara State on November […]
Read More May 31, 2016Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande
Journalist, Publisher, Politician & Administrator, AlhajiLateef Kayode Jakande was born in the Epetedo, Lagos on July 29, 1929. […]
Read More May 31, 2016Hon. Justice Dr. Mrs. Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, GCON, HLR
An accomplished Jurist, Administrator, trail blazer & Mentor, Honourable Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar was born in Lagos on […]
Read More May 31, 2016Prof. Thomas Adeoye Lambo
First African Psychiatrist and first Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the 28th of November, […]
Read More December 29, 2014Mr. Allison Akene Ayida GCON, HLR
Nigeria’s Number One Civil Servant of all time June 11, 1998
Read More December 28, 2014Alhaji Ahmed Joda OFR, CON, HLR
Outstanding Member of the Civil Service tribe and advocate of Nigerian Unity
Read More December 27, 2014Dr. Micheal Olawale Omolayole, HLR
Dr. Michael Olawole Omolayole was born over 65 years ago in Ijebu-Mushin, Ogun State. He obtained a Post […]
Read More December 26, 2014Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, CFR, HLR
If you are a student of Philosophy, you will no doubt have come across the name Socrates, the […]
Read More December 25, 2014Izoma Philip Chukwuedo Asiodu
Outstanding Member of the Civil Service ‘Tribe’ & Advocate of Nigerian Unity
Read More December 24, 2014Hon. Justice Mohammed Bello, GCON, HLR
Justice Mohammed Bello (1930–2004) was the first Northern Chief Justice of Nigeria (1987–1995). He was an eminent jurist […]
Read More December 23, 2014Dr. Irene Modupe Ola Thomas, HLR
Frontline Female medical practitioner and activist
Read More December 22, 2014Prof. Tiamiyu Belo-Osagie CON, HLR
University administrator and outstanding gynaecologistwho set up University of Benin teaching Hospital.
Read More December 21, 2014Pa Micheal Imoudu HLR
In the late 1930s and early forties, labour movement in Nigeria was in its infancy. The British Colonial […]
Read More December 21, 2014Prof. Umaru Shehu CFR, CON, HLR
An outstanding University Administrator and Authority in Community Medicine
Read More December 19, 2014Prof Grace Alele Williams
The Chairman of the occasion, Professor Mrs. Grace Alele Williams, our special guest of honour, respected Chief Emeka […]
Read More December 18, 2014Alhaja Abibat Mogaji HLR
Alhaja (Chief) Abibat Mogaji the Iya Oloja of Lagos and Yeye Oba of Ikirun. Alhaja Asabi Alaba Abibat […]
Read More December 17, 2014Senator Abraham Adesanya, HLR
Going back into history, one comes across men and women whose commitment to the course of the downtrodden […]
Read More December 16, 2014Dr. Matthew Taiwo MBU, CFR, HLR
Pioneer Nigeria Diplomat; 1. First High Commissioner for Nigeria in the United Kingdom- 1955, 2. First Nigeria Chief […]
Read More December 15, 2014Chief Eleazer Chukwuemeka Anayaoku, TC,GCVO, CON, HLR
When in 1966 Chief Emeka Anyaoku (then simply Mr.), was seconded from the Nigeria Foreign Service to the […]
Read More December 14, 2014Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson HLR
It is not a frequent occurrence that a past ruler in Nigeria should come out with clean hands […]
Read More December 13, 2014Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti OFR, HLR
Paediatrician, administrator, former Minister of Health of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Professor Olikoye Ransom Kuti was born […]
Read More December 12, 2014Professor Alexander Eyimofe Boyo, HLR
An Icon in the field of medicine and a founding father of Clinical Pathology in Nigeria
Read More December 11, 2014Chief Frederick Rotimi Alade Williams, CFR, CON,SAN,HLR
In every field of human endeavour, there are to be found three categories of people: those who make […]
Read More December 10, 2014Mr. Gamaliel Oforitsenere Onosode, OFR
The Nigerian factor! This is an expression that summarizes all that is negative in the nation’s socio – […]
Read More December 9, 2014Prof. Oladipo Olujumi Akinkugbe, CON, MD, NNOM, HLR
Since independence, Nigerians have made tremendous progress in various fields of study, in many cases becoming world renowned […]
Read More December 8, 2014Francesca Yetunde Emanuel, CON, HLR
First Nigerian female Federal Permanent Secretary
Read More December 7, 2014Chief Folake Solanke, SAN, HLR
Chief Olufolake Solanke became the first female lawyer to be conferred with Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in […]
Read More December 6, 2014Prof. Akinlawon Ladipo Mabogunje, CON, NNOM, HLR
PROFESSOR AKIN L. MABOGUNJE Professor Akinlawon Ladipo Mabogunje was born some close to 70 years ago to late […]
Read More December 6, 2014Prof. Aliu Babatunde Fafunwa, NNOM, CON, HLR
In every field of human endeavour, every profession or calling, there are to be found a few men […]
Read More December 5, 2014Professor Wole Akinwande Soyinka, HLR
Professor Wole Akinwande Soyinka, Novelist, Poet, Essayist, Play-Wright, Nationalist, unbending advocate of democracy and human rights, an […]
Read More December 4, 2014Prof Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, HLR
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was born on June 13, 1954 in Ogwashi-uku, Delta State. She was educated at Harvard […]
Read More December 3, 2014His Excellency, Babatunde Raji Fashola
Born on June 28, 1963 in Lagos, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) is a truly made in Nigeria […]
Read More December 2, 2014Professor Ben Nwabueze -Academics and Publication
Professor Ben Nwabueze or Professor of Professors as he’s fondly called by his numerous admirers is Nigeria’s first […]
Read More December 1, 2014