Chief Mrs Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, has died.
Her death was confirmed by Bashorun J.K. Randle, who told journalists that she passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 92.
Born on the 23rd of March, 1933, in Lagos, Chief Fowler (née Moore) lived a life of service and achievement across education, health, law, and public service.
She attended CMS Girls’ School, Lagos, before proceeding to Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha, where she obtained her Senior Cambridge Certificate in 1951.
She later trained as a nurse at St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and went on to study law at Middle Temple, where she was called to the Bar in 1962. The following year, she returned home and was called to the Nigerian Bar.
Fowler practiced law in established chambers before setting up her own firm, focusing on insurance law and consultancy. Between 1978 and 1980, she served as a councillor at the Lagos City Council.
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Beyond her professional work, she was actively involved with 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 most respected all-girls institutions, known for academic excellence and leadership development.
Her contributions to education and society earned her the chieftaincy title of Yeye Mofin of Lagos, bestowed by Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II.
Widely regarded as a “silent achiever,” Chief Fowler’s legacy spans multiple sectors and continues to inspire generations.
May her soul continue to rest in peace.