Toyin Ojora-Saraki is a prominent Nigerian global health advocate, medical philanthropist, and founder and chairperson of Wellbeing Foundation Africa.
Toyin Ojora-Saraki is known for her outstanding work in public health and her commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes, especially in underserved communities. She is also the wife of the renowned former President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki.
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- Full name: Toyin Ojora-Saraki
- Stage name: Toyin Saraki
- Date of Birth: September 6, 1964
- Age: 59
- Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Lawyer
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Oloye Adekunle Ojora and Iyaloye Ojuolape Ojora (née Akinfe)
- Siblings: Yinka Ochola and Dapo Ochola
- Spouse: Senator Bukola Saraki
- Children: Seni Saraki and Oluwatosin Halimat Saraki
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Toyin Ojora-Saraki was born on September 6, 1964 in Lagos, Nigeria, into the famous royal families of Ojora and Adere of Lagos. Her father is Oloye Adekunle Ojora, an Otunba of Lagos, and her mother is Erelu Oodua Iyaloye Ojuolape Ojora (née Akinfe). Toyin has two brothers, Yinka Ojora and Dapo Ojora.
She received her primary education at Holy Saviour School and Holy Child College in Ikoyi, Lagos. She then went to the United Kingdom and attended Roding School in Brighton.
Toyin obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and his Master of Laws in International Economic Law from King’s College, London. After completing his studies, Toyin returned to Nigeria and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989.
Profession
Toyin Saraki is a Nigerian philanthropist with over 20 years of advocacy work in Africa. As founder and chairperson of the Wellbeing Foundation for Africa (WBFA), she has been a staunch advocate for maternal, newborn and child health, gender equality, education, socio-economic empowerment and community livelihoods.
She contributed to the founding of the Lifestream charity in 1993 and is an advocate for the United Nations Every Woman Every Child campaign. Ms. Saraki is a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Fund to End Domestic Violence and the Africa Justice Foundation.
In recognition of her advocacy in global health, Ms. Saraki was appointed to several key positions, including as a member of the International Steering Committee for ICPD+25 in 2019 and as an observer on the Board of the WHO Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH).
She is also a Special Advisor to the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, Newborn Advocate for Save the Children Nigeria, Universal Health Coverage Advocate for Devex, Family Planning Advocate for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Global Advocate for the White Ribbon Alliance, and the first Global Goodwill Ambassador for the International Confederation of Midwives in 2014.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @toyinsaraki
- Facebook account: Toyin Saraki
Personal life
Toyin Saraki is a prominent figure in Nigerian society, known for her charity work and advocacy. She is married to Senator Bukola Saraki, a former President of the Nigerian Senate and holder of the Waziri title of the Ilorin Emirate in the Nigerian chieftaincy system.
Toyin and Bukola Saraki have two children, Seni Saraki and Oluwatosin Halimat Saraki. As a couple, they have played a prominent role in Nigeria’s political and social arena.
net worth
Toyin Saraki’s net worth is not publicly known as the famous philanthropist and politician chooses to keep details of her financial achievements and assets private.
Despite her successful career as a renowned philanthropist and wife of a prominent Nigerian politician, Toyin Saraki remains cautious about her personal wealth and finances.
