Raising more awareness in our communities is critical to the elimination of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The Extended Hands Foundation with support from Ford Foundation has recently taken its activism to local schools and communities in Lagos state. The community…
The beginning of a new year is a time to pause for reflection, to celebrate the high points and make peace with the low points of the past 12 months. At the same time, we also need to be…
The start of a New Year holds a special magic. It’s an opportunity to pause and reflect on the year gone, and to dream of better things for the year ahead. When preparing to ring in the New Year,…
Merry Christmas to you Amazonians and Warlords!!! My sincere wish for you this season is that your holiday will be filled with joy and laughter. I hope that this presents an opportunity for you to appreciate all the little…
I recently had the privilege to discuss the important topic of human trafficking during a recent interview with Arise News. My message still remains that this menace requires urgent attention from everyone in the society. Human trafficking is not…
To contribute to the efforts against human trafficking of women and girls, I recently created a compelling Public Service Announcement (PSA) on human trafficking titled “You Wan Travel Abroad?”. As an advocate against human trafficking, I partnered with the @unwomenng (UN…
“Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m…
In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, I’m using this opportunity to once again speak out against this depressing scourge. According to data from the World Health Organization, 1 in 3 women (around 736 million)…
Happy Sunday Amazonians and Warlords! I don’t know about you, but I love Sundays! Sunday is the perfect day to turn down the noise of everyday life and enjoy the moment you’re in, while also preparing yourself mentally for…
The way you start your day will have a profound impact on the quality of your life. I find that how I experience the first few minutes of the day, just after I open my eyes, can strongly influence…
United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the UN Charter entered into force. UN Day, celebrated every year, offers the opportunity to amplify our common agenda and reaffirm the purposes and…
Today is World Food Day 2021, another great opportunity to remind ourselves that our actions are our future and the future is in our hands! The way we produce, consume and, sadly, waste food exacts a heavy toll on…
Planning is useful, but the most interesting times in life come from moments that catch you by surprise. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists ad turns. I’ve come to understand and accept…
Violence against women and girls is an unacceptable violation of basic human rights. It is so widespread that ending it must be a global public health priority. As a woman and someone blessed to have a platform, I made…
A beautiful thing happens when people unite for a common cause. We harness the power of our unique strengths and tap into immense possibilities. On this special International Women’s Day, I’m calling on everyone to raise our voices against…