Karimot Odebode
Karimot Odebode | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Occupation | Education advocate |
Karimot Olábísí Odébòdé is a Nigerian education advocate, lawyer, poet, and founder of Black Girl's Dream Initiative, a youth-led organization aimed at closing the gender gap.[1][2]
In 2022, she was the only Nigerian on the lists of the 2022 United Nations cohort of 17 Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), announced at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.[3][4]
She is a Youth Champion for ONE Campaign in Nigeria to helping in spearheading the fight against poverty[5] and in 2022, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Oyo State recognized her as one of the 100 influential young people for her advocacy work.[6]
She authored a 156-page collection of over 100 poems published by Noirledge Publishing in 2022 which gives a voice to women.[7][8]
Education and early life
[edit]Odebode was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She studied law at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, graduating with a degree in law.[9]
Black Girl's Dream Initiative
[edit]Odebode founded the Black Girl's Dream Initiative, a youth-led organisation aimed at closing the gender gap in education and leadership, particularly for young girls in underserved communities in Nigeria.[10] Through the initiative she has organised public speaking training, debate competitions, and essay contests for secondary school students in Ibadan, equipping young people with communication and critical thinking skills.[11]
International recognition
[edit]In September 2022, Odebode was announced as the only Nigerian in the United Nations Secretary-General's 2022 cohort of 17 Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals, at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.[12] She was selected as part of the Global Citizen Fellowship Class of 2023, a programme powered by BeyGOOD.[13]
She serves as a Youth Champion for the ONE Campaign in Nigeria, working to fight poverty and inequality.[14] In 2022, the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports recognised her as one of the 100 most influential young people in the state for her advocacy work.[15]
Poetry
[edit]In March 2022, Odebode released her debut poetry collection, a 156-page book of over 100 poems published by Noirledge Publishing, giving voice to women's experiences and challenging barriers facing women in Nigerian society.[16]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Women participation in politics, leadership one way to develop Nigeria ─Karimot Odebode, lawyer, poet, activist". Nigerian Tribune. 2022-04-23. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ Alumona, Kingsley (2023-08-05). "NGO trains Ibadan students in public speaking, hosts debate, essay contests". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ PositiveNaija (2022-09-23). "Karimot Olábísí Odébòdé Emerges In UN 2022 Cohort Of 17 Young Leaders For Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)". PositiveNaija. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "Karimot Odebode". Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "Meet the Global Citizen Fellowship Class of 2023: The Program Powered by BeyGOOD Kicks Off its Final Year". Global Citizen. 2022-08-24. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "Karimot Odebode". blog.mipad.org. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "Karimot Odebode releases debut poetry collection". Nigerian Tribune. 2022-03-06. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "Odebode launches poetry collection, charges women to break barriers around them". Nigerian Tribune. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "Women participation in politics leadership one way to develop Nigeria Karimot Odebode lawyer poet activist". Nigerian Tribune. 2022-04-23. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ Alumona, Kingsley (2023-08-05). "NGO trains Ibadan students in public speaking hosts debate essay contests". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ Alumona, Kingsley (2023-08-05). "NGO trains Ibadan students in public speaking hosts debate essay contests". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "Karimot Odebode". Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "Meet the Global Citizen Fellowship Class of 2023". Global Citizen. 2022-08-24. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "Karimot Odebode". ONE Campaign. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "Karimot Odebode". MIPAD. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "Karimot Odebode releases debut poetry collection". Nigerian Tribune. 2022-03-06. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
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