UNILAG Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of UNILAG

• Wole Soyinka (1957) - Nobel Laureate in Literature, first African to be honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature.
• Chinua Achebe (1953) - Renowned novelist, author of 'Things Fall Apart', and one of the founders of modern African literature.
• Babatunde Fashola (1987) - Former Governor of Lagos State and current Minister of Works and Housing in Nigeria.
• Femi Otedola - Business magnate and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the energy sector.
• Segun Agbaje - Group CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank, one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions.
• Dele Momodu - Publisher, businessman, and politician, founder of Ovation International magazine.
• Pat Utomi - Economist, politician, and founder of the Centre for Values in Leadership.
• Olusegun Obasanjo - Former President of Nigeria, attended the University of Lagos for a short period.
• Ben Bruce - Nigerian politician and businessman, known for his role in the Nigerian Senate.
• Funke Akindele - Actress and producer, known for her work in Nollywood and her role in the TV series 'Jenifa's Diary'.