Olumide Idowu: Championing Youth-Led Climate Action in Nigeria
Our #OnePerson for June 2025 is Olumide Idowu Olumide Idowu, widely known as “Mr. Climate”, is a prominent Nigerian climate change activist and youth campaigner. He co-founded the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI Africa) in 2016, aiming to build climate-smart generations across Africa through education, innovation, and advocacy. He also co-founded the Nigerian […]
Sarah Kuponiyi: Menstrual Health Advocate
Our #OnePerson for May 2025 is Sarah Kuponiyi Sarah Kuponiyi is a dedicated Nigerian public health professional and social entrepreneur whose work has significantly impacted adolescent health and menstrual equity across Nigeria. Sarah’s journey into advocacy was deeply personal. As a young girl, she faced difficulties affording sanitary pads — an experience shared by […]
Victor Ugo: Mental Health Advocate
Our #OnePerson for April 2025 is Victor Ugo Dr. Victor Ugo is a Nigerian medical doctor and leading mental health advocate who has transformed the mental health awareness and support system in Nigeria. In 2016, following his battle with depression in 2014, he founded the Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI), now a leading youth-led […]
Tolulope Makinwa-Adeniyi: Change Maker
Our #OnePerson for March 2025 is Tolulope Makinwa Tolulope Makinwa is a social entrepreneur and founder of Muazu Africa. Since launching Muazu Africa in 2022, Tolulope has been dedicated to bridging legislative, market, and social capital gaps within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She believes in the power of social enterprises to drive economic growth, create […]
Idris Bilyaminu Ndasadu’Lau: Advocate for Social Change
Our #OnePerson for February 2025 is Idris Bilyaminu Ndasadu’Lau Idris Bilyaminu Ndasadu’Lau is a distinguished Nigerian active citizen, civic leader, young global changer, and community development advocate. With over seven years of experience in the non-profit sector, Idris has honed his skills in project management, research, grassroots mobilization, community engagement, policy-making, advocacy, electoral processes, […]
Doreen Omosele: Pioneer of Rehabilitation
Our #OnePerson for January 2025 is Doreen Omosele Doreen Omosele is a remarkable advocate for women’s empowerment and the rehabilitation of sex workers in Nigeria. As the Founder and Executive Director of Blossom Girls Outreach Foundation, Doreen has devoted her life to restoring dignity, hope, and purpose to women who have faced exploitation and […]
Olusola Owonikoko: Architect of Inclusion
Olusola Owonikoko: is Our #OnePerson for November Our #OnePerson for November 2024 is Olusola Owonikoko, a visionary social advocate and the Executive Director of Project Enable Africa. With over a decade of experience, Olusola has emerged as a driving force in promoting disability inclusion, digital empowerment, and public policy advocacy across Nigeria. His groundbreaking […]
Ruhamah Ifere: Voice of Change!
Ruhamah Ifere is Our #OnePerson for October Our #OnePerson for October 2024 is Ruhamah Ifere, an inspiring activist and social entrepreneur from Nigeria. As the founder of Trully Verify Africa, she is dedicated to empowering young people by teaching them how to combat misinformation through digital literacy. In a world where misinformation spreads like […]
Michael Showunmi: Champion of Inclusion
Our #OnePerson for August is Michael Showunmi Michael is 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 […]
Funke Adeoye: Behind Bars to Beyond Bars!
Our #OnePerson for July is Funke Adeoye Funke is 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 […]
