Abimbola (Bola) Kofoworola Gadri-Nicholson (nee Ramos) was a lifelong scholar achieving numerous degrees and certificates across her career. The foundation of her education began with the New Era Girls Secondary School. Bola graduated from the New Era Girls Secondary School of Lagos, Nigeria, and the Freetown Secondary School for Girls (FSSG) in Sierra Leone.

She achieved many higher learning credentials including her Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Technology Management. Having a solid education was a pillar of her beliefs and she took every moment she could to not only educate herself but provide the opportunity for others. Bola took great pride in her participation with the New Era Girls Secondary School Alumnae Association. She carried the values learned from the New Era Girls Secondary School into her everyday personal life and exemplified the school motto: “The Utmost for the Best!”

Bola is remembered for her smile, endless generosity, love for her friends and family, and her impeccable memory. Bola took pride in the financial support she was able to provide to her alma mater and would take pride knowing her legacy continues today through the formation of the Abimbola Ramos-Nicholson Award.