Inducted 2007
Mrs. Catherine kehinde George
- Name
- Mrs. Catherine kehinde George
- State of Origin
- Ogun
- Zone
- South West
- Sector of Achievement
- Public Service & Civil Service
- Profession
- Professional Town planner
- Year of Induction
- 2007
- Posthumous
- No
Landmark Achievement
First female town planner in Nigeria
Reasons for Induction
Her impact level is generally regarded as very high because of her pioneering role in urban and regional planning in Nigeria and Africa
Biography
Catherine Kehinde George was born at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, In June 1948 as Fourth child to professional parents, pastor (surveyor)and Mrs S.A. Sogunro-Pitan. Her father became the first licensed surveyor in Ijebu province, western region, Nigeria in 1936.Her mother was a retired teacher and later a confectioner.