Toyin Saraki Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Husband, Awards, Wiki, Siblings, Children, Parents, Ethnicity

July 17, 2024 0 Posted By Haruna Ayuba

Toyin Ojora-Saraki is a prominent Nigerian global health advocate, healthcare philanthropist, and the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa.

Recognized for her impactful work in public health and dedication to improving healthcare access and outcomes, particularly in underserved communities, Toyin Ojora-Saraki is also known for being the wife of the renowned former president of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki.

Profile

  • Full Name: Toyin Ojora-Saraki
  • Stage Name: Toyin Saraki
  • Born: September 6, 1964
  • Age: 59 years old
  • Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Occupation: Advocate
  • Height: Unknown
  • Parent: Oloye Adekunle Ojora and Iyaloye Ojuolape Ojora (née Akinfe)
  • Siblings: Yinka Ojora and Dapo Ojora
  • 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 prestigious Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos. Her father is Oloye Adekunle Ojora, the 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 elementary education at St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, Lagos, and Holy Child College, Lagos. She then went to the United Kingdom, where she attended Roedean School in Brighton.

Toyin achieved her LL.B degree in law from the London School of Oriental and African Studies and her LL.M in International Economic Law from King’s College London, both at the University of London. After her studies, Toyin returned to Nigeria and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989.

Career

Toyin Saraki is a Nigerian philanthropist with over two decades of advocacy work in Africa. As the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation 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 establishment of the Lifestream Charity in 1993 and is an advocate of the United Nations Every Woman Every Child campaign. Mrs. Saraki serves on the boards of the Global Foundation for the Elimination of Domestic Violence and the Africa Justice Foundation.

In recognition of her global health advocacy, Mrs. Saraki has been appointed to several prestigious positions, including the International Steering Council of ICPD25 in 2019 and Board Observer to the WHO Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH).

She is also a Special Advisor to the WHO Africa Regional Office, a Newborn Champion for Save the Children Nigeria, a Universal Health Coverage Champion by Devex, a United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Family Planning Champion, a White Ribbon Alliance Global Champion, and the Inaugural Global Goodwill Ambassador to the International Confederation of Midwives in 2014.

Social Media

  • Instagram handle: @toyinsaraki
  • Facebook handle: Toyin Saraki

Personal Life

Toyin Saraki is a prominent figure in Nigerian society, known for her philanthropic work and advocacy. She is married to Senator Bukola Saraki, a former president of the Nigerian Senate, who holds the title of the Waziri of the Ilorin Emirate in the Nigerian chieftaincy system.

Together, Toyin and Bukola Saraki have two children, Seni Saraki and Oluwatosin Halimat Saraki. As a married couple, they have played significant roles in the political and social landscape of Nigeria.

Net Worth

Toyin Saraki’s net worth is not publicly known, as the renowned philanthropist and political figure has chosen to keep the details of her financial achievements and assets private.

Despite her successful career as a prominent philanthropist and the wife of a prominent Nigerian politician, Toyin Saraki has managed to maintain discretion around her personal wealth and financial standing.




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