The Distinguished Alumni page celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of esteemed members of the Oxford and Cambridge Club of Nigeria. From groundbreaking innovations to transformative leadership, these individuals exemplify excellence and inspire future generations. Explore their remarkable journeys and enduring impact within our esteemed alumni community.
Name | College, University | Field |
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Mr. Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem | St Peter's College, Oxford | Philosophy / Journalism Thinker, writer and General Secretary, Pan-African Movement |
Sir Adetokunboi Ademola | Selwyn College, Cambridge | Judiciary First Indigenous Chief Justice of the Federation of Nigeria |
Lady Kofo Ademola (nee Moore) | St. Hughes College, Oxford | Educationist and writer First West African female Oxford graduate |
Hon. Justice Taslim Olawale Elias | Nuffield College, Oxford | Judiciary First Attorney General and Minister for Justice President of the International Court of Justice |
Chief Remilekun Fani-Kayode QC, SAN | Downing College, Cambridge | Law and Politics Youngest Nigerian QC; Deputy Premier, Western Region.Moved the motion for Nigeria"s independence |
Justice Atanda Fatayi-Williams | Trinity Hall, Cambridge | Judiciary Chief Justice of the Federation of Nigeria |
Chief Hope Harriman | Christ's College, Cambridge | Business and Philanthropy Eminent Estate Agent |
Justice Samuel Olamuyiwa Jibowu | Brasenose College, Oxford | Judiciary First African to serve on the Supreme Court of Nigeria |
Mr. Victor Adedapo Kayode | Selwyn College, Cambridge | Law Pacesetter (grad. 1920);taught Nnamdi Azikiwe at Kings College |
Sir Louis Mbanefo | King's College, Cambridge | Judiciary Justice of the Supreme Court of NigeriaChief Justice of Eastern Nigeria |
Justice Michael Adeyinka Adesanya | Wadham College, Oxford | Judiciary Justice of the Federation of Nigeria |
Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegu Ojukwu | Lincoln College, Oxford | Statesman Leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra |
Ambassador A.Osakwe | St Peter’s College, Oxford | Diplomat Captain of Oxford University Football teamNigeria’s representative at the United Nations |
Dr. Pius Okigbo | Nuffield College, Oxford | Academia Eminent economist1st Nig. Ambassador to the European Economic Community |
Professor Cornelius Taiwo, OBE | Trinity College, Cambridge | Education Educator, Lawyer; Provost of the University of LagosPro Chancellor of the University of Ilorin |
Sir Egbert Udo Udoma | St Catherine'sCollege,Oxford | Judiciary ustice of the Nigerian Supreme Court; Chief Justice of Uganda |
Chief FRA Williams, SAN | Selwyn College, Cambridge | Judiciary Legal luminary and the 1st Senior Advocate of Nigeria |
Professor James O, Ezeilo | Queen’s College,Cambridge | Mathematics Often called the 'Father of Mathematics' in Nigeria1 of 3 pioneers of modern mathematics research in Nigeria |
Oba erediauwa CFR | King’s College, Cambridge | Law Oba of Benin; Renowned Administrator |
Dr Ibrahim Tahir | King's College, Cambridge | Statesman Sociologist, broadcaster, writer and politician |