Queen’s College Old Girls Pay Tribute to CJN Kekere-Ekun’s Life of Service
A proud celebration of sisterhood, legacy, and a life shaped by discipline, excellence, and service.
On behalf of the classmates and the wider community of Old Girls of Queen’s College Lagos, heartfelt birthday wishes are extended to Justice Kudirat Tokunbo Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria, in celebration of a life defined by purpose, discipline and enduring impact.
Drawn from across generations—those active and retired, at home and in the diaspora—we stand united in honour of our dear sister, whose journey continues to reflect the values instilled in us during our formative years at Queen’s College: integrity, excellence, and a steadfast sense of duty.
Her rise through the ranks of the judiciary to the highest court in the land is a source of collective pride.
It affirms the enduring strength of the foundation we share and reinforces the role of Queen’s College in shaping women of substance, character, and national relevance.
We pray that Almighty God grants her continued good health, wisdom, and strength as she carries the weight of her responsibilities with grace and distinction.
May her decisions be guided by fairness, clarity, and a deep commitment to justice, always in the best interest of Nigeria and in accordance with the law.
As a role model to generations of women, to the people of Lagos State and to the nation at large, she stands as a testament to what discipline, focus, and character can achieve.
With pride in her journey and confidence in her stewardship, we celebrate her today and wish her many more years of fulfillment, impact, and service. Amen.
Princess G. A. Adebajo-Fraser MFR. Special Adviser Strategy to the Former President. First, to carry out a large trickle irrigation project in Africa.
First female in the world to preside over a popular professional male soccer club.
Hon. Justice Adedayo Akintoye. Retired Judge of the Lagos High Court.
Hon Justice Oluremi Omowunmi Oguntoyinbo. Retired Judge of the Federal High Court.
Mrs. Shade Jaji Former Head of Service, Lagos State, former Secretary to the Government of Lagos.
Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonu [ Retired] First female Rear Admiral in Africa.
Professor Folasade Ogunsola
The first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos
Professor Elaine Azinge
Retired Professor at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Mrs. Jumoke Fakiyesi. Retired Director CBN.
Alero Ayida- Otobo. Former Presidential Aide.
Fatima Wali- Abdurrahman, Special Adviser to Group President – Dangote Industry Ltd.
Mrs Dupe Olurin
Retired Permanent Secretary
Government of Ogun State
Dr Iyabo Are
Retired Permanent Secretary
Government of Lagos State
Dr Patience Adepeju Osinubi
Retired Director, Federal Ministry of Health
Mrs Margaret Asumah
Retired Director, Lagos State Ministry of Justice
Mrs Titilope Owolabi
Retired Director, NAFDAC
Erelu Angela Adebayo. Nigerian Ambassador to Portugal.
Dr Toyin Shonukan, Medical Oncologist (USA) and Founder and President, Yemanja Cancer Care Initiative, a US nonprofit with activities in Nigeria.
Dr Olubunmi Olutoye Banjo
Bicentennial Chair of Palliative Care, University of South Bend, Indiana
Dr Funmi Chirnside, Royal Navy U.K. [retired]
Mrs Oluwande Muoyo. IBTC Top Management [Retired]
Mrs Oluwande Muoyo was a Commissioner for Finance in Ogun State after her banking career
Dr Sade Akiode
Principal Dental Consultant and Founder,
Choice Dental Clinics
Mrs Olaitan Ojuroye retired Executive Director, Finance (and Supplies) at Nigerite Limited, Ikeja.
Other classmates:
Mrs Rita Chris- Garuba
Funmi Dele Giwa.
Ummu Mamman Daura.
Tosin Obisesan
Ayo Soloye Ademoyero
Adejoke Kavodel-Uthman.
Aimalohi Akporiaye.
Joyce Adekoya
Sinmi Adesanya.
Mrs Juliet Archibong retired Banker, Secretary Queen’s College Old Girls class of 1974/76
