Her death was confirmed in a statement by the school, which she established in 1991 in honour of her late daughter.

Accoring to the released statement, “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved founder, Leila Fowler, on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

​“Fowler was a true pioneer, an erudite lawyer, and a visionary educationalist who founded Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in 1991.
“Her life was a testament to the power of empowering young women through education.
“Her guidance and motherly warmth built not just a school, but a community dedicated to excellence”

Born in Lagos on March 23, 1933, Fowler, née Moore was educated at CMS Girls’ School in Lagos and later at Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha, where she obtained her Senior Cambridge Certificate in 1951.


Fowler built a career in legal practice, specialising in insurance law and consultancy.


Her passion for education culminated in the founding of Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, which has since become one of Nigeria’s leading all-girls schools, renowned for its culture of academic excellence and leadership training.

Source: Punch