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Mr Olujimi Olusola III has been engaged in a variety of projects to address issues of Peace Building, Conflict resolution and the participation of Civil society in Policy making and implementation.

‎An accomplished Broadcaster, Journalist, Media practioner and Arts Administrator, he has trained in International Diplomacy, Conflict impact assessment and Project Management.

A graduate of Public Communication, he has worked as a Network news correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority, Senior Client Benefits Adviser with the British civil service, and consults on matters on information and Crisis Management, Deliberative Democracy and Community Development.

Olujimi Olusola is an International Fellow of the prestigious Kettering Foundation ,Ohio, and presently the Chief Executive Officer of the African Refugees Foundation.

He’s authored several publications including the issue book “Alleviating Tensions Associated with Indigene/Settler Dichotomy in Nigeria.

Babasola Kuti  

Babasola Kuti is a Digital Media Consultant with a multidisciplinary degree in Business Information Systems and Human Resource Management from Middlesex University Business School in London. A serial entrepreneur, he has pioneered various ventures across Banking, Telecoms, IT, and the Food & Beverage industry through his start-up, Afriproducts Ltd.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Babasola is deeply passionate about politics and social impact, particularly children’s causes, with a focus on medical emergencies and life-saving interventions. He is an active member of various charitable organizations and serves on the Board of Trustees of St John the Evangelist Friern Barnet. Additionally, he is the Vice Chair of St John’s School Governing Board, demonstrating his commitment to education and community development.

Prof. Olufemi Bankole – is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Head of Neurosurgery unit at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos Nigeria.

Aside being a professional in his chosen career, Olufemi is passionate about the wellbeing of his patients especially children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and has been a resource person in different African countries for the advancement of treatment of spina bifida and hydrocephalus in the region

Wale Ogunade is a constitutional lawyer and human rights activist involved in civil and political education to members of the public and has organized and participated in various seminars, workshop and symposium as speaker/lecturer.

He is the Founder of Voter’s Awareness Initiative a non-profit organization that has brought awareness to millions of Nigeria about their civic rights in the political space in Nigeria.

Mr Afolabi Fajemilo

Armed with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a certified Professional Social Worker with a Certificate in Medical and Psychiatry Social Work (CQSW) from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Afolabi’s journey has been nothing short of amazing transformation in the Third Sector, particularly for persons with spina bifida & hydrocephalus and other forms of disabilities.

18 years of experience in the development sector, Afolabi’s life took a profound turn when he became a parent to a child with disability, igniting his advocacy passion, particularly for children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. In 2006, he co-founded Festus Fajemilo Foundation – FFF , and since then he’s been tirelessly advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Afolabi’s knowledge in the development sector extends globally, collaborating on health research with partners like ACTIONAID; served as a Local Technical Assistant for the UKAID-funded (PATHS2 program), mentored Ward Health Committees (WHCs) in Lagos State, and represented the Nigerian disability community at the first Global Disability Summit (GDS) in London in 2018. Afolabi became the 1st International Community Network Leader of the Hydrocephalus Association United States in 2013.

Recognized for his innovation and commitment, Afolabi received the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Award in 2014, offering him a transformative three-month study opportunity with SHINE UK—a national charity for people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in the United Kingdom.

As a seasoned development practitioner, Afolabi Fajemilo has spearheaded impactful projects like Child Empowerment, Breaking All Barriers, No One Left Behind, Inclusive Education, Social protection, Mental Health funded by development partners such as Liliane Foundation, International Disability Alliance, Oxfam, Disability Rights Funds. He is currently a co-lead in the Saving Lives! Improving Futures project being implemented in partnership with Shine UK with funding from the UK Department of Health and Social care Managed by Global Health Partnerships (Formerly THET).

Afolabi continues his journey with unwavering passion and empathy as he oversees the day to day running of Festus Fajemilo Foundation as the Executive Director.

Adewumi Olubukola Fajemilo (J.P.) held B.Sc. degree in Forest Resources Management and Masters in Goegraphical Information Sciences (GIS) both from the premier University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

She is a co-founder of Festus Fajemilo Foundation and as a mother of a child with Hydrocephalus, she has used her experience to encourage and give hope to many mothers in the same situation. Adewumi is passionate about primary prevention of common birth defects in Nigeria raising awareness of the importance of pre-conceptional Folic Acid among women of child-bearing age.

In 2014, she received Commonwealth Scholarship Commission award along with her husband as a Commonwealth Professional Fellow which availed her the opportunity of working with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality (SHINE) in United Kingdom for 3 months where she gained knowledge about health campaigns, fund raising and project management.

She is a professional social worker with certificate qualification in Psychiatry Madical Social Work from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

Dr. Ogechi Nwokedi is the managing director and principal optometrist of Pro-Optics ltd Lagos Nigeria; a professional, progressive, and modern eye clinic with two branches dedicated to providing qualitative and total eye care comparable to world standards to its patients.

She holds a Bachelor of Science, Doctor of optometry degree, a Fellow of the Nigerian College of Optometrists with specialty in Pediatric Optometry, a Fellow of the Nigerian Optometric Association and certified optometric Vision therapist.

Her passion lies in empowering disadvantaged people and as such mentors several people with physical, visual, and intellectual disabilities. She also runs a free eye clinic for children with various disabilities.

She is a trained Clinical director of the Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes Program and is widely travelled locally and internationally screening people with special needs for vision problems.

She has written and produced children near charts used in the several eye clinics and other vision therapy products including eye patches and workbooks.

Dr Nwokedi is an active member of the Nigerian optometric association, Lagos branch serving currently as its National Vice President West and the Vice President of Women Optometrists in Nigeria.

She is a recipient of several awards including the Community Optometrist of the year by the Nigerian Optometric Association 2009, 2010, 2013, Award for Excellence by the LEO & Lions club 2010-12) Award of excellence by the Down Syndrome Foundation 2011,2019 , Disability inclusion champion in the Health sector Award by DIAL Awards ( 2019) and  is 2018 Golisiano Global Health leadership Award Honoree by the Special Olympics international amongst others .

In her spare time she likes reading, writing short stories, watching movies, listening to music, gardening and traveling.

Barr. (Mrs) Yetunde Onyekweli