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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

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.

MEET OUR NOTABLE ALUMNI'S

NameCollege, UniversityField
Mr. Tajudeen Abdul-RaheemSt Peter's College, Oxford

Philosophy / Journalism

Thinker, writer and General Secretary, Pan-African Movement

Sir Adetokunboi AdemolaSelwyn 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 EliasNuffield College, Oxford

Judiciary

First Attorney General and Minister for Justice President of the International Court of Justice

Chief Remilekun Fani-Kayode QC, SANDowning College, Cambridge

Law and Politics

Youngest Nigerian QC; Deputy Premier, Western Region.Moved the motion for Nigeria"s independence

Justice Atanda Fatayi-WilliamsTrinity Hall, Cambridge

Judiciary

Chief Justice of the Federation of Nigeria

Chief Hope HarrimanChrist's College, Cambridge

Business and Philanthropy

Eminent Estate Agent

Justice Samuel Olamuyiwa JibowuBrasenose College, Oxford

Judiciary

First African to serve on the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Mr. Victor Adedapo KayodeSelwyn College, Cambridge

Law

Pacesetter (grad. 1920);taught Nnamdi Azikiwe at Kings College

Sir Louis MbanefoKing's College, Cambridge

Judiciary

Justice of the Supreme Court of NigeriaChief Justice of Eastern Nigeria

Justice Michael Adeyinka AdesanyaWadham College, Oxford

Judiciary

Justice of the Federation of Nigeria

Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegu OjukwuLincoln College, Oxford

Statesman

Leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra

Ambassador A.OsakweSt Peter’s College, Oxford

Diplomat

Captain of Oxford University Football teamNigeria’s representative at the United Nations

Dr. Pius OkigboNuffield College, Oxford

Academia

Eminent economist1st Nig. Ambassador to the European Economic Community

Professor Cornelius Taiwo, OBETrinity College, Cambridge

Education

Educator, Lawyer; Provost of the University of LagosPro Chancellor of the University of Ilorin

Sir Egbert Udo UdomaSt Catherine'sCollege,Oxford

Judiciary

ustice of the Nigerian Supreme Court; Chief Justice of Uganda

Chief FRA Williams, SANSelwyn College, Cambridge

Judiciary

Legal luminary and the 1st Senior Advocate of Nigeria

Professor James O, EzeiloQueen’s College,Cambridge

Mathematics

Often called the 'Father of Mathematics' in Nigeria1 of 3 pioneers of modern mathematics research in Nigeria

Oba erediauwa CFRKing’s College, Cambridge

Law

Oba of Benin; Renowned Administrator

Dr Ibrahim TahirKing's College, Cambridge

Statesman

Sociologist, broadcaster, writer and politician