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Cornelius Taiwo was born on 27 October, 1910 in Oru-Ijebu Ogun State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian academic and lawyer. Discover Cornelius Taiwo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 103 years old?
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Educator, lawyer, author |
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103 years old |
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Scorpio |
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27 October 1910 |
Birthday |
27 October |
Birthplace |
Oru-Ijebu Ogun State, Nigeria |
Date of death |
8 April, 2014 |
Died Place |
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria |
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Niger
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Cornelius Taiwo Height, Weight & Measurements
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Cornelius Taiwo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cornelius Taiwo worth at the age of 103 years old? Cornelius Taiwo’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. He is from Niger. We have estimated Cornelius Taiwo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Cornelius Olaleye Taiwo (27 October 1910 – 8 April 2014) was a Nigerian educator and lawyer.
Taiwo was born on 27 October 1910, at Oru-Ijebu in Ogun State, Nigeria, to Isaac and Lydia Taiwo.
He started school shortly after World War I and attended St. Luke's School, a CMS school of St. Luke's Church.
He proceeded to St Andrews College, Oyo, and later attended Yaba Higher College, Lagos.
Taiwo commenced his teaching career as the headmaster of Sagun United School, Oru-Ijebu, a government-assisted institution in 1932.
He married Susan Olufowoke Keleko on 25 December 1941, at St. James Church, Ibadan.
Taiwo worked with the Western Nigerian Government between 1960 and 1966 when he served variously as Administrative Officer, Inspector of Education and ultimately as Permanent Secretary, to the University of Lagos where he spent 11 years, private legal practice and authorship of books.
He became the first Emeritus Professor of Education and Provost of the University of Lagos.
He was the first African Principal of Edo College, Benin City and became Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources in the former Regional government of Western Nigeria; He was called to the Bar at the Middle Temple (Inn of Court), London on 4 February 1964, and enrolled as Barrister-at-Law and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on 3 July 1964.
He attended the University of London and earned a D. Litt degree in 1982.
He also earned an M.A Degree in Mathematics from Trinity College, Cambridge University, a Barrister-at-Law degree of the Middle Temple Inn's Court and Hon. LL.D. (Cape Coast).
He was also appointed as Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Ilorin on 1 September 1990 and became a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
He taught in many other universities including University of Lagos before retiring from active service.
Taiwo was a prince who hailed from the Olumota ruling house of the Oba Oloru of Oru, Ijebu, thus making him an Omoba of the Yoruba people.
He died at the age of 103 in 2014.
He wrote several books, papers and articles.