President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Chief (Mrs.) Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, a renowned educationist, lawyer, and founder of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Lagos, who died at the age of 92.
In a tribute, the President described her death as a huge loss to her family, loved ones, and the nation, particularly the education sector, where she was celebrated as a visionary and trailblazer. He noted that through the establishment of Vivian Fowler Memorial College, Mrs. Fowler laid a solid foundation for academic excellence, nurturing generations of young women and empowering them to achieve their potential.
President Tinubu extended his condolences to the Fowler family, friends, associates, the management and students of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College, and the people of Lagos State. He prayed for the repose of her soul and for God’s comfort for all who mourn her passing.