Archives Tag: everyday heroes

Everyday Heroes Women

April 19, 2022

Sinmisola Ajibola is determined, or possibly, destined to be a headliner; consistently having her name in the news for good. For that sake, she is our everyday Hero; stepping up to the male folks, setting the pace for the female folks. What makes this ‘good-for-everything’ woman our everyday hero? Well, everything with the exception of….nothing … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Sinmisola Ajibola

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Born in 1974 in Lagos, Nigeria, Hafsat Abiola is a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover (1992) and Harvard College (1996). She is also a recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from Haverford College.  Hafsat’s surname Abiola, should ring a bell of a prominent political family and of course, your guess is as good as whoever’s; … Continue reading Everyday Heroes – Hafsat Abiola

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

A lot has bedevilled the Girl Child in Africa; one of such monsters is the issue of rape and sexual assaults made on women. Though there are a lot of campaigns that are on-going on the subject matter, there are just very few notable ones that are causing the effects of a rolling stone. One … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Itoro Eze-Anaba

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

A First Class Graduate of Political Science from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria for his Bachelors’, and a Masters’ of Science Degree in Africa and International Development, from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Imrana Alhaji Buba is a very young man from the insurgency burdened, terrorist-ridden, North-eastern part of Nigeria. But unlike many young … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Imrana Alhaji Buba

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Uchechukwu Obiajulu Sakar; Founder/Director of Sakar’s Foundation International. A foundation whose ultimate goal is to seek the empowerment of the ‘marginalized’ groups/physically challenged. Sakar has a Diploma in chemical Engineering and multiple certificates, including, basic and advanced certificates in Leadership, basic and advanced certificates in Jewish theology/Archaeology and additional ICT certificates. Sakar: A Desire for … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Uchechukwu Obiajulu Sakar

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Samson Itodo can be described by so many adjectives; creative, project oriented, highly self-motivated, innovative and purpose -driven. A young man that has been passionate about social transformation; Itodo has over 10 years’ experience and expertise in legal research and analysis, legislative advocacy, constitution building, elections, grant seeking, volunteerism and youth development. Just like his … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Samson Itodo

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Everyday Heroes Women

April 19, 2022

Through her work in advocacy and education, Toks Bakare is addressing the lack of treatment options in under-serviced areas. She “believes in education that acknowledges multiple intelligence and the potential for all children, no matter their ability, to lead full and meaningful lives.” Toks Bakare is an international behaviour analyst who has over a decade … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Toks Bakare

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

A Graduate of Business Administration (International Business) at Bells University Ota, Ogun State (Bachelors’), the ICMA Centre Henley Business School, University of Reading UK (Masters’ Degree) and a professional certificate from Fashion Institute Malaysia. Hauwa Ojeifo still has more to her than meets those qualifications. Without batting an eyelid, it will be right to describe … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Hauwa Ojeifo

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Lawyer, Advocate, President of the Sickle Cell Aid Foundation (SCAF) and founder of Haima Health Initiative; that is another summarization of Bukola Bolarinwa. But what makes her our hero is her inclination, her strong beliefs and hope, her utter commitment to those living with sickle cell anaemia. Bukola herself, is one that lives with the … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Bukola Bolarinwa

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Vivian Sonny- Nsirim is multifaceted and multidimensional. Beyond being a wife, mother and a chartered administrator, she is also an entrepreneur and transformation coach. But what makes her to rank as a hero is her passion and drive for women and their overall wellbeing. Her advocacy for women has led to her founding the Young … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Vivian Sonny-Nsirim

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People

April 19, 2022

Josephine “Joe” Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin has been on the scene of Nigeria’s Women’s rights activism for a very long time; both at the background and as a front-liner. She has been the president for the group, Women Arise for Change Initiative and Campaign for Democracy. Okei-Odumakin also serves as the Executive Director for the Institute of … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Josephine Okei-Odumakin

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Wadi Ben-Hirki’s desire is to be one who fights for the weak, the disadvantaged, the exploited and the voiceless- especially within the younger generation demography. Her heart reaches out to the less-privileged, disabled and victimized; From the children that fall victim to insurgency, to the innocent young girls that are given up to child marriages. … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Wadi Ben-Hirki

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

One of the most glaring symbols of Nigeria as a nation is the ‘green-white-green’; colours of the Nigerian flag. Without a doubt, the history of Nigeria could be regarded as incomplete without a mention of the flag; more so, the list of Nigeria’s heroes cannot be regarded as comprehensive without a mention of the designer … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Micheal Taiwo Akinkunmi

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Annually, 15th of January has been set aside by the Nigerian Government as the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. This is a day set aside to call to remembrance the labours of some heroes; past and present, specifically within the ranks of the Nigerian military; the sacrifices they have made and are still making, to ensure … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: The Nigerian Armed Forces

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Women

April 19, 2022

Hauwa Ojeifo, a lady in her mid-twenties, is a mental health activist.  A graduate of Business Administration who holds a Master of Science degree in Investment Banking and Islamic Finance from Henley Business School, University of Reading, England. She is also a certified Life, Mind and Mental health coach, and a Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, a … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Hauwa Ojeifo

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