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By Funsho Arogundade
Corporate lawyer and philanthropist, Dr Siju Iluyomade is one woman who embodies the archetype of a virtuous, graceful and Godly woman. She is a humanitarian icon known for radiating faith, hope, and love through fashion, faith, and kindness while inspiring others with her elegance and dedication to service. Dr Siju’s lifestyle is tailored to put a smile on people’s faces. Without a doubt, she stands today as one of the most compelling champions of social justice, skill acquisition, and economic empowerment of women.
On Thursday January 8, the attorney of over 30 years and Convener of Arise Women clocked 62. Rather than throw a boisterous bash, Siju, as usual, marked the day with an impactful charity. She opened up her food bank to give hundreds of popular Pink Buckets containing foodstuffs to the needy in different parts of Lagos.
In the last 17 years, Siju has turned compassion into infrastructure, and vision into impact. Through her Arise Women Foundation, she has rewritten the story of countless women who once lived on the fragile edges of possibility. She has taken the everyday struggles of the vulnerable and transformed them into testimonies of dignity, strength, and rebirth. These good deeds have attracted her encomiums and recognitions from various organisations.
Recently, the World Women Organisation bestowed on her its prestigious Icon Award —a testimony to her global footprint. This was followed by an honour from the legendary Ikoyi Club 1938 which decorated her with the Amazon Leadership Award to affirm her as a force of grace and influence. Not done. Her classmates —the distinguished Class of 1985 Nigerian Law School led by their Chairman, Emeka Ngige, SAN, OFR, celebrated her on December 16, 2025 alongside other distinguished fellows.
