Executive Director WARDC. Human/Women's Rights Activist, Attorney, feminist, governance and development consultant.
Lagos
Joined June 2010
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Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Throwback to the moment the whole hall sang. 🎷
Last Saturday, after the keynotes, saxophonist Temilayo Abodunrin, who has been playing since she was 12, took the stage with Dr Obiageli "Oby" Ezekwesili’s (@obyezeks) favourite song.
Within moments the room was singing. The graduates left their seats, came to the front, sang along, took photos, and many of us found ourselves in tears of joy.
After ten months of late nights and hard assignments, this was the Class of 2026 celebrating together.
The future is here.
#ThrowbackThursday #SPPG #SPPGClassOf2026 #Graduation #FixPolitics #Nigeria
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
We’re honored to welcome His Excellency Patrick Jérôme Achi, President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire and Former Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, as Keynote Speaker at the #SPPGClassOf2026 Graduation Ceremony.
He joins us as our graduates prepare to break the monopoly and build Nigeria’s new political leadership pipeline.
Don’t miss this one.
Graduation Ceremony
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 9AM WAT
Venue: Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja
#SPPG #SPPGClassOf2026 #Graduation #FixPolitics #Governance #Leadership #Politics #BreakingtheMonopoly #Nigeria
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
We’re honored to welcome Her Excellency, Dr. Joyce Banda(@DrJoyceBanda), Former President of the Republic of Malawi, as Keynote Speaker at the #SPPGClassOf2026 Graduation Ceremony.
As our graduates step into leadership, her voice carries the weight of lived experience at the highest level of public service.
Don’t miss this one.
Graduation Ceremony
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 9AM WAT
Venue: Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja
#SPPG #SPPGClassOf2026 #Graduation #FixPolitics #Governance #Leadership #Politics #BreakingtheMonopoly #Nigeria
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
We need laws that establish and criminalise Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has condemned alleged cases of child abuse reported in Abia and Anambra states, including Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV) involving the recording and circulation of abuse against children, warning Nigerians against normalising violence against children or further harming victims by circulating videos and images of abuse online.
READ MORE : womennewstoday.com/2026/09/1…
@BigBadReni @faree_for_real
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Hopefully they push for very specific laws and policies to adress this.
European jurisdictions have remedies at criminal and civil law, it’s time for us to have same
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has condemned alleged cases of child abuse reported in Abia and Anambra states, including Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV) involving the recording and circulation of abuse against children, warning Nigerians against normalising violence against children or further harming victims by circulating videos and images of abuse online.
READ MORE : womennewstoday.com/2026/09/1…
@BigBadReni @faree_for_real
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎓
At graduation, Dean Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi (@abiolaak) reminded the graduates that their capstone projects are "blueprints for Nigeria and Africa's future."
She charged them to lead with service, not titles, and to build an Africa that sets its own agenda.
Now, it's almost time to welcome the next generation.
We are pleased to announce that the #SPPGClassOf2026 Graduation Ceremony is just around the corner.
Save the date! Date: October 9–10, 2026
Venue: Shehu Musa Yar'adua Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on the next generation of values-driven leaders shaping Africa's future.
#SPPG #SPPGGraduation #classof2026 #Leadership #Governance
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
She spent her career fighting the systems that excluded people. Now she runs the school training the leaders who will fix them.
Dr Abiola Akiyode (@abiolaak) is a gender justice lawyer who took the fight to the institutions themselves, and didn't stop when the change got hard. She's proof that you don't have to wait for the system to open its doors; you build the doors.
This is a national search for the best of us to join politics.
Do you know someone like this?
Nominate them for SPPG Class of 2027
📎 nigeria.thesppg.org/wanted
Applications for the Founder's Scholarship closes on 31st August 2026.
Apply now: thesppg.org/apply
#SPPG #WantedForNigeria #SPPGClassOf2027 #Leadership #Governance #Democracy #Politics
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
- There is no evidence that liberal/routine episiotomy benefits the mother or baby.
It actually increases severe perineal tearing. The World Health Organization and FIGO advise against liberal/routine episiotomy in non-instrumental births because of this.
- The WOMAN-2 paper showed that
(a) episiotomy is done liberally in first-time mothers in Nigeria (over 60% of women) and ,
(b) episiotomy may double the risk of postpartum haemorrhage.
thelancet.com/journals/langl…
- Improving episiotomy practice could improve maternal health outcomes in Nigeria.
@SavvyRinu @faree_for_real @BigBadReni
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
@nrhjn many women may not be able to opt for another option at the point of childbirth that is why during antenatal classes questions and answers must be freely available for informed decision @HerStoryOSNG @healthstyleplus @PPFNigeria @folasadeoyebimp @kikeoduyebo1 @kmc_lasam
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Just finding out that episiotomy is not recommended by WHO. So, why do doctors still cut women during delivery?
Many women carry scars they shouldn't. Routine episiotomy is still given to women in Nigeria during childbirth, despite WHO's recommendations against it.
Cutting women randomly during childbirth is medical negligence. It is not a badge of honour for women to wear.
@SavvyRinu @BigBadReni @faree_for_real
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Congratulations @abiolaak on your well-deserved promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. This remarkable achievement is a testament to your dedication, scholarship & excellence.
May this new chapter bring even greater accomplishments, renewed strength & enduring fulfillment
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Congratulations, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi! 🎉
Kimpact Development Initiative proudly celebrates our Board Chairperson, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, on her well-deserved appointment as Associate Professor of Public Law, University of Lagos.
We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to the greater impact your expertise and dedication will continue to make in academia, public policy, and democratic governance.
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Femicide isn’t just statistics. There are real women dying. I hope they thoroughly investigate the death of Mary Habila
Femicide is real, and every suspicious death of a woman deserves a thorough, transparent, and independent investigation.
The reported death of Mary Habila raises serious concerns that cannot be ignored or dismissed. We owe every woman the dignity of truth, justice, and accountability.
We call on the relevant authorities to conduct a credible investigation, including a comprehensive autopsy and the prompt release of findings.
Justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done.
No woman should become another statistic. Every life matters. Every death demands answers.
@SavvyRinu @faree_for_real @BigBadReni
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Them don threaten this family. Nigerians must stand up on behalf of this lady.
How can @realdaveumahi still be walking free after a woman walked into his house alive and wound up dead?
Family Announces Burial Service For Physiotherapist Mary Habila Found Dead, Naked In Minister David Umahi's House As Investigators Insist On Autopsy | Sahara Reporters bit.ly/4ynoszA
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
#TodayAtTheSPPG
Health Check with the Dean, Dr Abiola Akiyode Afolabi(@abiolaak) in today's class
This session enables students to reflect on their SPPG journey, receive support and feedback, and prepare for successful programme completion and leadership beyond graduation.
Moderator: Edward Amrerhoro
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
#SPPG #SPPGFaculty #SPPGClassOf2025 #Leadership #Governance
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
This is worrisome. Men accused of sexual harassment should not be ambassadors
Nigerian Women Groups kick against ambassadorial nomination of Abayomi Fasina over pending sexual harassment allegation against him penpushing.com/nigerian-wome…
@SavvyRinu @BigBadReni @faree_for_real
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
Someone has been accused of sexual harassment and he’s still being nominated for ambassador?
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi retweeted
The Citizens P.U.L.S.E Initiative has successfully held its second activation event, this time at Ayo Ajomo Hall, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.
Building on the momentum from our first activation at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, the SPPG Class of 2026 Capstone Group
