Michael Showunmi: Champion of Inclusion
Our #OnePerson for August is Michael Showunmi, a remarkable social entrepreneur and the founder of Raising Star Africa. As a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities, Michael has dedicated his life to supporting differently-abled and less privileged children, providing them with the resources and opportunities needed to become self-reliant. His inspiring work has made a […]
Funke Adeoye: Behind Bars to Beyond Bars!
Our #OnePerson for July is Funke Adeoye, a distinguished lawyer, human rights defender, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and Executive Director of Hope Behind Bars Africa, an organisation dedicated to promoting human rights and criminal justice reforms through legal aid, research, evidence-based advocacy, and technology. Funke’s commitment to justice stems from personal experiences. […]
Wilson Atumeyi – W.A.S.H Warrior!
Our #OnePerson for the month of June is Wilson Atumeyi, a sociologist and an anti-corruption activist. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Water With Development (WaterWide), a non-profit organization. WaterWide tracks government spending and international aid for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper implementation and completion […]
Oladiwura Oladepo: Techies Assemble!
Our #OnePerson for the month is Oladiwura Oladepo, a 33-year-old Executive Director at Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev). This Nigerian-based non-profit organization gives access to decent work for Africans. Oladiwura holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University; an MBA from the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University; and a Master […]
Victor Ekwueme: Power of Foresight
Our #OnePerson for the month is Victor Ogo Ekwueme, a 44-year-old visually impaired Tech Professional and Data Scientist. Victor Ekwueme holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and two Master’s degrees; in Information Technology – from the University of Nottingham and Intelligent Computational Systems from the University of Dundee. After […]
Adepeju Jaiyeoba: For Mother and Child
Our #OnePerson for the month is Adepeju Jaiyeoba, a 40-year-old Lawyer, Activist and Social Entrepreneur. Adepeju Jaiyeoba is a law graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and holds a certificate in Global Change Leadership from the Coady International Institute in Canada. After losing a close friend due to pregnancy and childbirth-related complications in 2011; […]
Bright Jaja: Skill Up
Our #OnePerson for the month is Bright Jaja, a 33-year-old Social Entrepreneur and Youth Leader. From the age of 10, Bright grew up in Abuja following his mother who was a trader to the market, and spending more time helping her out than he did in a classroom. He drew inspiration from his experience and […]
Bukola Bolarinwa: Bloodvocate!
Our #OnePerson for the month is Bukola Bolarinwa, a 35-year-old Sickle Cell and Blood donation Advocate. She was born with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and was always warned by her parents not to engage in certain activities to avoid falling ill at a younger age; it wasn’t until her teenage years that she fully grasped […]
Kelechukwu Nwachukwu : The Women’s Rights Champion
Our #OnePerson for the month is Kelechukwu Lucky Nwachukwu, a 29-year-old Human Rights, Gender Equality and Anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) activist. Passionate about making a difference in the community, one good advocacy at a time; Kelechukwu has been a vital member of society from an early age. At 19, he was elected the Chairperson of […]
Hauwa Ojeifo: Mental Health Matters!
Our #OnePerson for the month is Hauwa Ojeifo, a 30-year-old indigene of Edo State. From being a bubbly child to one ridden with what was perceived as “mood swings”, Hauwa had multiple gender-based and sexual violence experiences that changed her behaviour. Her feelings of shame and guilt peaked in 2014 when she was sexually abused. […]
