Ogun First Lady Mourns Dr. Mojisola Florence Akinsanya’s Passing

Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, Ogun First Lady and Ajose Foundation founder, expresses deep sorrow at Dr. Akinsanya’s death.

Dr. Mojisola Florence Akinsanya, a distinguished gender specialist and development expert, led Ajose Foundation admirably for years.

A Profound Loss to the Foundation and Community

Mrs. Abiodun the Ogun First Lady calls her loss “profound,” deeply felt by the foundation and the wider development community alike.

She praises Dr. Akinsanya’s intellectual depth, compassion, and tireless commitment to justice that inspired all around her.

The Ogun First Lady states that Nigeria and the world have lost a courageous advocate for women and girls.

Legacy of a Champion for Gender Equality

Dr. Akinsanya’s legacy as a champion for gender equality will continue influencing generations fervently across borders.

Mrs. Abiodun extends condolences to Dr. Akinsanya’s family, colleagues, and global partners deeply inspired by her leadership.

Commitment to Advancing Women’s Leadership

For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Akinsanya served with distinction, partnering internationally, including efforts with Australia’s government.

She collaborated with the World Bank, the Commonwealth Fund Foundation, and significant global development organizations actively.

Her commitment centered on advancing gender equality and women’s leadership notably across Africa, Nigeria, and the Pacific region.

Role as African Union Gender Analyst in Elections

Between 2019 and 2022, she worked with UNDP and UN Women in Papua New Guinea with impact.

Her role in the Women Make A Change Project focused on civic engagement and violence prevention vehemently.

She notably boosted women’s participation in governance, strengthening democratic processes where she served firmly with resolve.

Leadership Across Nigerian and ECOWAS Networks

As a Gender Analyst, she supported African Union missions across eight countries, infusing gender inclusivity in elections.

Her expertise spanned fragile and conflict zones, championing civic engagement via gender mainstreaming pathways effectively.

Akinsanya led at various Nigerian governmental levels and was a pivotal civil society figure within ECOWAS networks.

Educationally, she earned a PhD in Gender Studies with honors from Oregon State University, USA, rigorously.

Her death signals a grievous loss to gender advocacy, development, and human rights sectors continent-wide profoundly.

WahalaUpdate calls on readers to celebrate her life’s work by advancing gender justice relentlessly in Nigeria and beyond.

Share your tributes and continue the conversation on sustaining her mission to empower women globally today.