Opinion Article By Dr. Dare Olagoke-Adaramoye Oyo State stands at a defining moment in public health leadership. The laws to regulate tobacco exist. The National Tobacco Control Act (2015) provides a strong national framework. Oyo State passed legislation in 2016 to regulate smoking in public places. Yet, despite these legal instruments, tobacco use continues to...

Tobacco control in Oyo State stands at a critical crossroads. The legal frameworks exist. The National Tobacco Control Act (2015) provides a strong national foundation. Oyo State passed a Bill in 2016 regulating smoking in public places. Yet, implementation gaps remain wide. The problem is not legislation. The problem is financing. The Policy–Implementation Gap Oyo...

Civil society organizations in Oyo State have taken a decisive step toward strengthening tobacco control and combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with the formal initiation of a CSO Coalition on NCDs and Tobacco Control. The strategic formation and training meeting, held on February 20, 2026, at the TBI Conference Room in Ibadan, was organized by the...

The Executive Director of Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), Dr. Dare Olagoke-Adaramoye, has called for stronger enforcement and sustainable domestic financing of tobacco control policies to address the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Ọ̀yo State. Speaking during a live radio programme on Success 105.3FM, Dr. Dare highlighted that tobacco use remains one of the...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria is proud to announce the launch of a new public health advocacy project titled “Strengthening Tobacco Control Response in Oyo State.” This project aims to support stronger tobacco control policies, increase public awareness on the dangers of tobacco use, and promote a healthier, tobacco-free environment for children, youth, and communities across Oyo...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria is honoured to participate in the Budget Advocacy for Public Health Workshop currently taking place in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop is hosted by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and brings together civil society organizations (CSOs), health advocates, and public health experts from across the continent to strengthen advocacy for better financing...

In a renewed effort to accelerate the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with support from UNICEF Nigeria, convened a one-day capacity strengthening workshop for 40 justice sector actors in Olorunsogo Local Government Area. Held in Igbeti, the training brought together critical justice and security stakeholders including officers...

As part of ongoing efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and promote gender equality in Oyo State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with the support of UNICEF Nigeria and in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Education, has successfully conducted a one-day training for 100 adolescent boys in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area. The...

On Friday, September 19, 2025, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, with support from UNICEF and the Oyo State Government, hosted a one-day workshop on ethical survivor-sensitization, story documentation, and content production on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The event took place at the Film Theater, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Secretariat, Ibadan. The workshop united journalists, CSOs, media...

In a renewed push to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Violence Against Children (VAC), the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), in collaboration with the Oyo State Government, with support from UNICEF Nigeria, has rolled out new interventions aimed at protecting women and children, while empowering former practitioners of harmful traditional practices through...