The University of Lagos, popularly known as UNILAG, is a

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located in

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and was founded in 1962. UNILAG is one of the first generation universities in Nigeria and is ranked among the top universities in the world in major education publications. The university presently has three

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in the

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. Whereas two of its campuses are located at Yaba (the main campus in Akoka and the recently created campus at the former school of

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), it's college of medicine is located at Idi-Araba,

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. Its main campus is largely surrounded by the

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and has 802 acres of land. The University of Lagos currently admits over 9,000

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students annually and enrolls over 57,000 students. A visitation panel, created to look into the affairs of the university between 2016 and 2020 detected cases of financial abuses from top officials and ordered the university to close accounts with

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. On 7 October 2022, Folasade Ogunsola was appointed vice chancellor of the University of Lagos making her the first female to attain such height in the University. University of Lagos (Unilag)

History

UNILAG was founded in 1962, two years after the independence of Nigeria from

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. It was one of the first five universities created in the country, now known as " first generation universities".

Eni Njoku Eni Njoku (6 November 1917 – 22 December 1974) was a Nigerian botanist and educator. He was vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (1962–1965) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1966–1970). He served in the Nigerian House of Represen ...

was appointed as the first black vice-chancellor of the university in 1962, and he remained in office till 1965 when he was replaced by Saburi Biobaku. However, due to controversy surrounding his appointment, Saburi was stabbed by Kayode Adams, a student radical who believed Biobaku's appointment was unfair and ethnically motivated. On 29 May 2012, the then

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Goodluck Jonathan Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan (born 20 November 1957)Lawson Heyford, ''The Source'' (Lagos), 11 December 2006. is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He lost the 2015 presidential election to f ...

, proposed to rename the University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University in honour of

Moshood Abiola Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola , also known as M. K. O. Abiola (24 August 1937 – 7 July 1998) was a Nigerian businessman, publisher, and politician. He was the Aare Ona Kankafo XIV of Yorubaland and an aristocrat of the Egba clan. M.K.O. ...

, who died in jail as a political prisoner in 1998. The proposed name change became a subject of protests from students and alumni. The proposal was consequently jettisoned as the Nigerian federal government gave in to the protests incited by the proposed name change. Folasade Ogunsola is the current vice chancellor, she was appointed on 7 October 2022 and assumed office on 12 November 2022. There has been reports of

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levelled against several lecturers at the university which the university denied. In 2019, the

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reported that "female reporters were sexually harassed, propositioned and put under pressure by senior lecturers at the institutions – all the while wearing secret cameras". An investigative documentary was produced by former victims of the sexual harassment which was uploaded

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Academics and research

The university has remained one of the most competitive in the country in terms of admissions. With approximately 57,000 students as of 2013, the University of Lagos has one of the largest student populations of any university in the country. The University of Lagos is one of the twenty-five federal universities which are overseen and accredited by the

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(NUC). A recent publication of

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ranked the school as the third best university in Africa for

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after

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and

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, tagging University of Lagos the "startup powerhouse" college for Nigerian students. The university has been called "the university of first choice and the nation's pride." The university's research activity was one of the major criteria used by the

(NUC) in adjudging the university as the best university in Nigeria at the Nigerian University System Annual Merit Award (NUSAMA) in 2008. The University of Lagos, College of Medicine is associated with

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(LUTH). On 29 June 2020, the university received

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, CRZR, from platform capital as a donation to fight the spread of

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Affiliate institutions and colleges

Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (CEBCEM) The centre, established in April 2018, focuses on biodiversity management, conservation and monitoring of sustainable

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through collaborative research. CEBCEM provides a platform for research and education for students of tertiary institutions as well as advocate for environmental awareness. The Centre for Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem t

Affiliate institutes and colleges

Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (CEBCEM)

The centre, established in April 2018, focuses on

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management, conservation and monitoring of sustainable ecosystem through collaborative research. CEBCEM provides a platform for research and education for students of tertiary institutions as well as advocate for environmental awareness. The Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and

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Management is the response of the University of Lagos to the threat of biodiversity in

. This response includes proposing local solutions to biodiversity conservation challenges which is facilitated through institution research grants such as

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Administration and leadership

The current principal members of the university administration and their positions are as follows:

Vice-Chancellors

*Professor

: 1962–1965 *Professor Saburi Biobaku: 1965–1971 *Professor Jacob F. Adeniyi Ajayi: 1972–1978 *Professor

Babatunde Kwaku Adadevoh Babatunde Kwaku Adadevoh (4 October, 1933 – 5 October, 1997) was a Nigerian physician, educational administrator and former Vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He was a professor of Chemical Pathology. Early life He was born i ...

: 1978–1980 *Professor

Akinpelu Oludele Adesola Akinpelu Oludele Adesola (6 November 1927 – 29 May 2010) was a Nigerian professor of Surgery, educational administrator and former vice chancellor of the University of Lagos. His father was Chief Bamgboye Fasina Adesola MBE, (Bariyun of Isaga ...

: 1981–1988 *Professor Nurudeen Oladapo Alao: 1988–1995 *Professor

Jelili Adebisi Omotola Jelili Adebisi Omotola (20 April 1941 – 29 March 2006) was a Nigerian professor of Property Law, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), educational administrator and former vice chancellor of the University of Lagos. Education In 1961, he obtai ...

: 1995–2000 *Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo Obe: Ag, 2000–2002; 2002–2007 *Professor Tolu Olukayode Odugbemi: 2007–2010 *Professor

Babatunde Adetokunbo Sofoluwe Babatunde Adetokunbo Sofoluwe (15 April 1950 – 12 May 2012) was a Nigerian professor of Computer science, educational administrator and former vice chancellor of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He was appointed vice chancellor of the Univ ...

: 2010–2012 *Professor Rahmon Ade Bello: 2012–2017 *Professor

Oluwatoyin Ogundipe Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe (born 31 May 1960) is a Nigerian academic and a professor of botany. He served as the 12th vice chancellor of the University of Lagos from November 2017 to November 2022. Early life and education Ogundipe was born o ...

: 2017–2022 *Professor Folasade Ogunsola: 2022–present

Notable alumni, faculty and staff

The university has educated many notable

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, eminent scientists, politicians, lawyers, business icons, writers, entertainers, monarchs, countless technocrats, recipients of the Nigerian national order of merit, fellows of the various learned academies. As of September 2020, one

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and one Pulitzer prize laureate have been affiliated with University of Lagos as students, alumni, faculty, or staff.

Notable faculty

Wole Soyinka Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka (Yoruba: ''Akínwándé Olúwọlé Babátúndé Ṣóyíinká''; born 13 July 1934), known as Wole Soyinka (), is a Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist in the English language. He was awarded t ...

Grace Alele-Williams Grace Alele-Williams (16 December 1932 – 25 March 2022) was a Nigerian professor of mathematics education, who made history as the first Nigerian woman to receive a doctorate, and the first Nigerian female vice-chancellor at the University ...

J. P. Clark John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo (6 April 1935 – 13 October 2020) was a Nigerian poet and playwright, who also published as J. P. Clark and John Pepper Clark. Life Born in Kiagbodo, Nigeria, to an Ijaw father and Urhobo mother, Clark received hi ...

* Olufemi Majekodunmi *

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* Oyeleye Oyediran *

Lazarus Ekwueme Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme (born 28 January 1936), popularly known as Laz Ekwueme, is a Nigerian musicologist, composer, scholar and actor. He is one of the pioneer lecturers of music in Nigeria and also a prolific writer. He is a schol ...

* Ken Saro Wiwa *

Solomon Babalola Solomon Adeboye Babalola (born Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria, 17 December 1926 – 15 December 2008) was a Nigerian academic, poet and scholar. Biography Professor Solomon Adeboye Oladele Babalola was born on December 17, 1926, into the Babalol ...

* Akinsola Olusegun Faluyi *

Karen King-Aribisala Karen Ann King-Aribisala (born Guyana) is a Nigerian novelist, and short story writer. She is a Professor of English at the University of Lagos. Education She was educated at the International School Ibadan, St. George's British Internationa ...

Notable alumni

Amongst the alumni of the University of Lagos, Akoka and other institutions that fall under that banner are; * Wande Abimbola, yoruba professor. *

Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola Bilikiss Adebiyi or Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola is a Nigerian entrepreneur who founded the Lagos-based recycling company Wecyclers and is currently the Director General of the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) and Managing Director of ...

, recycler in Nigeria. *

Niyi Adebayo Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo (born 4 February 1958) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria since August 2019. He previously served as governor of Ekiti State from 29 May 1999 to 2 ...

, first executive

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and current minister of industry, trade and investment. * Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu, Nigerian politician. * Olamilekan Adegbite, minister of mines and steel development. * Wale Adenuga, publisher and film producer. *

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, Nigerian diplomat. *

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, principal of NLÉ, an

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, design and

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firm,

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. *

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, Nigerian journalist and politician. *

Gbenga Adeyinka Gbenga Adeyinka is a multi-award-winning Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC. He hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State and he usually refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedi ...

, Nigerian actor, comedian,radio and TV presenter. *

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, Nigerian climate scientist. *

Goddy Jedy Agba Goddy Jedy Agba OFR, born Godwin, 20 August 1958, is a Nigerian bureaucrat, politician, farmer, author and former Group general manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). As of July 2019, he was nominate ...

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, women's activist, CNN heroes top 10 awardee for 2018. *

Fabian Ajogwu Fabian Ikenna Ajogwu, OFR, SAN (born June 1970), is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, legal author, and governance advisor. He is Nigeria's first professor of corporate governance and holds a full professorship with the Lagos Business School, Pan- ...

, lawyer and SAN. *

Lola Akande Lola Akande is a Nigerian academic and fiction writer. She has published four novels, including the award-winning ''What It Takes'', and her latest book, ''Suitors Are Scarce In Lagos.'' Life and career Akande was born on 3 October 1965 in Kwa ...

, author and academic. *

Omoyemi Akerele Omoyemi Akerele (born 13 May 1978 in Lagos) is a Nigerian executive, businesswoman and entrepreneur. Akerele is the founder and CEO of Lagos Fashion Week, Style House Files and special advisor to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). She ...

, fashion designer and founder of Style House Files. *

Bola Akindele Adebola Ismail Akindele (born 25 November 1963) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, business strategist and philanthropist. He is the Group Managing Director of Courteville Business Solutions, a provider of information technology, consulting, and busine ...

, Nigerian businesses man and philanthropist. *

Funke Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele sta ...

, award-winning actress and producer. *

Rilwan Akiolu Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu (born 29 October 1943) is the incumbent Oba of Lagos. Career After high school he served for 32 years in the Nigeria Police Force, entering the force in 1970. He served in various capacities, was promoted t ...

, current

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. *

Mary Akpobome Mary Akpobome born Mary Udoh Bassey, July 11, 1968 to Ben Bassey Udoh, and Janet Bassey Udoh, Efa, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria is a director of Heritage Banking Company Limited of Nigeria (HBCL). Education Mary attended Qua Iboe Mission Secondary School, ...

, director of

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of Nigeria (HBCL). *

Yemi Alade Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989), is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the ''Peak Talent Show'' in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single "Johnny" in 2014. Si ...

, award-winning musician. *

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, former governor of Lagos State. *

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, professor of mathematics and current commissioner of education,

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. * Daré Art-Aladé, singer. *

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, co-founder of

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. * Regina Askia-Williams, nurse practitioner, actress, and former miss unilag. *

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, Nigerian actor. *

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, lawyer and businesswoman. *

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, singer. *

Epiphany Azinge Epiphany Azinge, SAN, (born 13 November 1957) is a Nigerian lawyer and academic. He was the 5th Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies from 2009 and 2014. He is a Judge at the Commonwealth Arbitral Tribunal sitting ...

, lawyer, senior advocate of Nigeria and former DG of Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. * Wale Babalakin, lawyer and businessman. *

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, politician and businessman. * eLDee, former

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rapper, singer and record producer. * Teju Babyface, comedian. * Tobi Bakre, actor and presenter. *

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, singer and songwriter. *

Philip Begho Philip Begho (born 11 January 1956) is a Nigerian writer (dramatist, children's writer, novelist, short story writer, and poet), the author of more than forty books. Born in Warri, Delta State, of an Itsekiri father and a mother of mixed race, ...

, writer. *

Crystal Chigbu Crystal Chigbu is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and a development consultant. She founded IREDE Foundation after her daughter was born without a shinbone. Her foundation provides prosthetics and other walking aids to children 18 and under. Throu ...

, social entrepreneur. * Stella Damasus, actress and singer. *

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, former governor of

. *

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, author and educator * Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, former governor of

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. *

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, current Gambian

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. * Fola David, medical doctor and visual artist. *

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, Nigerian politician. * Denrele Edun, award-winning radio and television personality. *

Ufuoma Ejenobor Ufuoma Stacey McDermott ( ; born 23 April 1981) is a Nigerian film-maker, actress and former model. Early life Ejenobor was born in Benin City to Nigerian parents of Urhobo descent who hails from Delta State in Nigeria. She moved a lot - ...

, actor and model. * Grace Ekpiwhre, former minister of science and technology. *

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, economist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. *

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, accountant and politician. * Lekan Fatodu, journalist and politician. *

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, current governor of

and former minister of solid minerals development. *

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, lawyer, lawmaker and current speaker of Nigeria's 9th house of representatives. *

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, Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, business woman,

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and former model. * IllRymz, musician, radio and television personality. *

Anita Ifeoma Isede Anita Ifeoma Isede, known as Omalicha (also spelt as "Omalisha") is from Agbor in Delta state, Nigeria. She is a presenter on Rhythm 93.7 where she co-hosts the "morning drive", the "late morning show (faji Friday)", "Hola at the seaside (a req ...

, Nigerian OAP. * Yakubu Itua,former member federal house of representative 1983 and former judge High Court of Justice, Benin-City. *

Chude Jideonwo Chude Jideonwo (born 16 March 1985) is a Nigerian lawyer, journalist and media entrepreneur. He is the founder of Joy, Inc., an American benefit corporation with a Nigerian subsidiary, which aims to make people happier. He has worked for sev ...

, lawyer, journalist and media entrepreneur. *

Adetokunbo Kayode Adetokunbo Kayode is a Nigerian corporate lawyer, tax expert and international arbitrator. Early life He attended CMS Grammar School, in Lagos. He studied law at the University of Lagos, Nigeria Law School, Lagos, Strategic Leadership at the ...

, Nigerian corporate lawyer, tax expert and international arbitrator, former

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, minister of tourism, culture and national orientation. * Matilda Kerry-Osazuwa, founder of the George Kerry Life Foundation, doctor and former

MBGN Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria – often abbreviated as MBGN – is a pageant organised by Silverbird Group with the main purpose of sending representatives to international competitions. Originally known as Miss Universe Nigeria, it was rena ...

. *

Lil Kesh Keshinro Ololade (born 17 March 1995), known professionally as Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian singer and rapper. He rose to limelight after releasing the hit single "Shoki". Early life and education Ololade was born and raised in Bariga, an area in ...

, Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. *

Laycon Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba (born 8 November 1993), known professionally as Laycon, is a Nigerian media personality, rapper, singer and songwriter. He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and currently the youth ambassa ...

, rapper, singer and songwriter, winner Big Brother Naija season 5. *

Kaycee Madu Kelechi "Kaycee" Madu (born ) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who has served as the deputy premier of Alberta and minister of skilled trades and professions since October 24, 2022. A member of the United Conservative Party (UCP), Madu has re ...

, Nigerian-Canadian lawyer and current minister of justice and solicitor general of Alberta. * Magixx, Nigerian singer and songwriter. *

George Magoha George Albert Omore Magoha (born circa 1952), is a Kenyan consultant surgeon, academic administrator and technocrat, who serves as the Cabinet Secretary of Education in the Cabinet of Kenya, effective 26 March 2019. Immediately before his ...

, surgeon and academic. *

Seyi Makinde Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde (born 25 December 1967) is a Nigerian businessman, politician and philanthropist who has served as Governor of Oyo State since 29 May 2019. He is an engineer and a subject matter expert on fluid and gas metering. He is th ...

, electrical engineer, businessman and current governor of

Oyo State Oyo State is an inland state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa. Oyo State is bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the east by Osun ...

. *

Toke Makinwa Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, actress and author. Toke is known for hosting ''The Morning Drive'' on Rhythm 93.7 FM and for her YouTube vlog series ''Toke M ...

, award-winning radio and television personality. * Bekeme Masade-Olowola, social entrepreneur. *

Mayorkun Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born 23 March 1994), known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist. He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter. Mayorkun was signed to ...

, award-winning musician. *

Oliver Mbamara Oliver O. Mbamara is a Nigerian filmmaker, actor, writer, lawyer, and publisher. Career After graduating in Law from the University of Lagos and Nigerian Law School, he practiced law in Nigeria while simultaneously engaging in writing scripts ...

, lawyer and film maker. * Ufuoma McDermott, model and actress. *

Lai Mohammed Layiwola "Lai" Mohammed (born 6 December 1951) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He is currently the Minister of Information and Culture, a position he has held since November 2015. He is also the former National publicity secretary of the ...

, lawyer and current

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. * Ifeanyi Chudy Momah, lawyer and legislator. *

John Momoh John Momoh (born 1 July 1957) is a Nigerian broadcast journalist and the Chairman and CEO of Channels TV, an independent and multiple award-winning 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos. He is widely recognized in Nigeria as ...

, chairman, Channels Television Group. *

Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji (; born on 3 May 1979) is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a ...

, award-winning actress, director and producer. *

Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Nouah (born Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr.; 19 December 1970) is a Nigerian actor and director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie '' The Figurine''. He made his direct ...

,Nigerian actor and director. * Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, minister of state for education. * Tim Owhefere, Nigerian politician. *

Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah (born 22 December 1969) is the current Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development. An oil magnate, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, Ogah is the President of Master Energy Group, a conglomerate with ...

, current Nigerian minister of state for mines and steel development. *

Babatunde Ogunnaike Babatunde Ayodeji Ogunnaike (March 26, 1956 – February 20, 2022) was an American chemical engineer of Nigerian descent and the William L. Friend Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware (UD). He was the ...

, engineering professor. * Ikedi Ohakim, politician and former governor of

Imo state Imo State ( ig, Ȯra Imo) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the west and south, and Abia State to the east. It takes its name from the Imo River which flows al ...

. *

Bayo Ojo Christopher Adebayo Ojo, SAN is a former Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As such, he is also a past head of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Justice. He is a legal practitioner and is licensed to practise in Nigeria, Engla ...

, SAN and former

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of the

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. * Habeeb Okunola, businessman and

. *

Wole Olanipekun Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, OFR (18 November 1951) is a Nigerian Lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Early life A native of Ikere-Ekiti, he attended Amoye Grammar School in Ikere-Ekiti, ...

, lawyer and

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. *

Dele Olojede Dele Olojede (born 1961) is a Nigerian journalist and former foreign editor for ''Newsday''. He is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his work covering the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. He serves on the board of EARTH University, in Costa ...

, journalist, first African born winner of the Pulitzer Prize . *

Simbo Olorunfemi Simbo Olorunfemi is a Nigerian poet, journalist, and business person with a background in TV production and brand management. His follow-up, ''Eko Ree'', won first prize at the 2004 contest. As a journalist, he has written columns for several Nig ...

, poet, journalist and television producer. *

Ogbonnaya Onu Ogbonnaya Onu (born 1 December 1951) is a Nigerian politician, author and engineer. He was the first civilian governor of Abia State and was minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Nigeria from November 2015 till his resignation in 20 ...

, first executive governor of

Abia State Abia State ( ig, Ȯha Abia) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to ...

and current minister of science and technology. *

Felix Orji Felix Clarence Orji (born 1962) is a Nigerian-born American Anglican bishop. A former Episcopal priest who left the Episcopal Church as part of the Anglican realignment, Orji was consecrated a bishop in Nigeria in 2011 to serve the Convocation ...

, bishop of the

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. *

Yemi Osinbajo Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo (born 8 March 1957) is a Nigerian lawyer, professor, and politician who is the 14th and current Vice President of Nigeria since 2015. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he previously served as Attorney Gen ...

,current vice-president, Federal Republic of Nigeria. * Helen Ovbiagele, novelist. * Tim Owhefere, Nigerian politician. *

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, rapper, musician, businesswoman, lawyer and motivational speaker. *Kemebradikumo Pondei, acting managing director of Niger Delta Development Commission. *Omowunmi Sadik, scientist and professor. *Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Nigerian politician, businessman and current governor of Lagos State. *Broda Shaggi, a comedian. *Joke Silva, award-winning actress, director and producer. *Ayo Sogunro, writer, mwod:satirist, satirist and lawyer. *Omoyele Sowore, founder, Sahara Reporters. *Gabriel Suswam, former governor of Benue State . * Vector (rapper), Vector, Nigerian rapper and song writer. *Farida Waziri, Farida Mzamber Waziri, former chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. *Olajide Williams (scientist), Olajide Williams, professor of neurology at Columbia University.

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Architecture, Monuments and Vistas

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External links

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