In a bold move to end one of the most entrenched harmful traditional practices in Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion and with support from UNICEF Nigeria, convened a one-day high-level advocacy meeting with influential community leaders from across Olorunsogo LGA. The meeting,...

In a bold step towards ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and enhancing child protection efforts in Oyo State, the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) paid a high-level advocacy visit to the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The meeting, held at the NSCDC State Headquarters in Ibadan, aimed to deepen...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Oyo State Government has empowered over 6,000 adolescent girls as champions in peer education, advocacy, and safe referrals to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other social vices in schools and communities. The initiative was unveiled during a one-day inauguration...

In the quiet community of Pegba in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, a transformation is taking place—led not by politicians or celebrities, but by a revered woman known to many as Yeye L’orisa of Ibadan Land. Her real name, as she jokingly introduces herself, is Yeye Alarafin Olofo Lo Binu Ologo, meaning “an...

Theme: “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria was at Pegba Community Secondary School, Ibadan, for an impactful orientation and sensitization session on menstrual hygiene management. Our team engaged the students in a practical session where we addressed menstrual health, debunked common myths, demonstrated how to use sanitary pads properly,...

The Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) in collaboration with Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion with support from UNICEF Nigeria is calling on members of Community-based organizations, youth groups, grassroot organizations, clubs and associations in Oluyole, Ido, Olorunsogo and Saki-East LGAs of Oyo state to apply and collaborate with us as community facilitators(Volunteer(s))...

Theme: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures📍 Iwo Road Community, Ibadan | April 7, 2025 In commemoration of World Health Day 2025, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria took health advocacy to the grassroots! Through a door-to-door campaign, our team of passionate staff and volunteers reached 30 households and engaged 72 community members — from young adults to the elderly....

Strengthening Partnerships to End FGM: UNICEF Team Visits TBI   We were honored to receive the UNICEF team led by Mr. Denis Onoise on a working visit to our office. The delegation included Miss Pragna, Child Protection Officer (UNICEF Abuja), and Miss Ekene, Child Protection Specialist (UNICEF Abuja), who visited Oyo State to familiarize themselves...

In commemoration of the International Day of Education 2025, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria hosted a thought-provoking debate competition at Army Barracks Secondary School, Iwo Road, Ibadan, on Friday, January 24th, 2025. The event marked the final phase of a three-school debate series organized by the NGO to highlight the day’s theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human...

In commemoration of the International Day of Education 2025, the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria organized a vibrant debate competition at Community Grammar School, Iwo Road, Ibadan, on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The event, themed around this year’s focus, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,” explored the thought-provoking topic: “Artificial Intelligence Can...