Modupe, BOWYER,

Journalist, Educationist

journalist, educationist, born March 1, 1926, Itesi, Abeokuta, Ogun State; married David John Bowyer 1963, one son, one daughter, Education: Ladi-lak Institute, Yaba, St Agnes Training College, Yaba; London University, Regent Street Polytechnic; Career: Appointed School Teacher, Lagos, 1941-43; woman editor,DailyTimes andSunday Times News papers, 1951-52; Columnist, New Nigerian Newspapers, 1966-75; member, Health Ser vices Panel, 1976-77; Board member, New Nigerian Newspapers, 1976-81; member, Study Group on Funding Education, since 1984; Board member, Federaf Radio Corpo ration of Nigeria, 1984; member, Nigeria Union of Journalists; associate member, In- BRIGGS stitute of Journalism, London; former mem ber, International Women Society; member, British WivesGroup, Apapa; member, Presi dent Club 25, Zaria; Hobbies: gardening, reading; Address: 6 Liverpool Avenue, Zaria, Kaduna State.