University of Ibadan Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of UI

• Wole Soyinka (1957) - Nobel Laureate in Literature, first African to be honored with this award.
• Chinua Achebe (1953) - Renowned novelist, author of 'Things Fall Apart'.
• Olusegun Obasanjo (1958) - Former President of Nigeria, military ruler and statesman.
• Abike Dabiri-Erewa (1983) - Nigerian politician and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora.
• Philip Emeagwali (1973) - Computer scientist known for his work in supercomputing.
• Tayo Aderinokun (1974) - Co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank, a major Nigerian bank.
• Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (1942) - Activist and women's rights advocate, mother of Fela Kuti.
• Ben Nwabueze (1956) - Constitutional lawyer and former Minister of Education in Nigeria.
• Flora Nwapa (1957) - Pioneering female Nigerian author and publisher.
• Christopher Kolade (1957) - Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.