Biochemist and diabetes educator, Member of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN).

While doing research for my thesis, I came across the alarming data on diabetes and decided to do something about it. I started by raising awareness through social media.

In May 2019, a relative experienced a serious episode of hyperglycaemia from undiagnosed diabetes. I became his caretaker as I was the most qualified to do so. This brought the reality of diabetes much closer to home and led me to do more to improve awareness of the condition in my community.

Attempts to implement an awareness campaign on my university campus were unsuccessful due to lack of funding and COVID-19, so I decided on a guerrilla approach and organised talks using KiDS resources in secondary schools in Lagos and Abuja, which are ongoing. I love bringing diabetes awareness to my community and country. It is exciting and fulfilling to see school-aged children receive the information with enthusiasm.

KiDS is a wonderful programme with simple and comprehensive materials for children, teachers, and parents.