With the support of UNICEF Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria hosted a 1-day inauguration meeting and medical outreach with FGM survivors across 5 communities in Oluyole LGA. This event marked the establishment of a network of survivors, empowering them to become advocates for change within their communities. In the weeks ahead, these survivors will receive NGN50,000...

In a significant step toward ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) have partnered with traditional leaders to lead the charge against this harmful practice. Speaking during a one-day advocacy meeting with traditional leaders from Olunde and four other communities in the Oluyole...

With support from UNICEF Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) organized a 2-day orientation and capacity-building workshop for representatives of selected Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) from Oluyole, Oyo East, and Ogooluwa LGAs of Oyo State. The workshop focused on empowering these CBO representatives with the skills and knowledge needed to actively contribute to the elimination of Female...

In partnership with UNICEF, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) conducted a 3-day training workshop for 40 community facilitators from female youth-led and women-led Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across 20 intervention communities in Oluyole, Ogooluwa, and Oyo East LGAs of Oyo State. This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by empowering...

In partnership with UNICEF Nigeria, we recently conducted a one-day advocacy meeting aimed at eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across 20 communities in Oluyole, Ogooluwa, Oyo East, and Oriire Local Government Areas (LGAs). This meeting brought together influential leaders—community heads, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and women group representatives—from each of the communities, focusing on securing...

Are you a young innovator passionate about advocating for Nigerian youth? Do you want to shape the future for young people transitioning from learning to earning? Generation Unlimited (GenU 9JA) at UNICEF Nigeria seeks dynamic young leaders to join the Young People’s Action Team (YPAT). This is your opportunity to be a part of decision-making...

Today, as we mark the International Day of the Girl Child, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) celebrates the power, potential, and rights of every girl across the globe. This year’s theme, “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Time is Now!”, calls for renewed focus on ensuring that girls everywhere have the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully...

At Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, we believe that sexual health is a fundamental human right. As we celebrate World Sexual Health Day today, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring everyone has access to accurate information, quality services, and a supportive environment that empowers individuals to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health....

Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) globally, yet it remains a significant public health challenge due to stigma, lack of awareness, and inadequate access to healthcare. As part of our commitment at Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) to promote sexual and reproductive health, we are dedicated to raising awareness about gonorrhea—its...

[Ibadan, Nigeria] — Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) strongly condemns the Federal Government’s recent policy that prohibits secondary school students under the age of 18 from sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This decision represents a significant setback in the country’s educational system and undermines the right...