Dayo Israel
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| Dayo Israel | |
|---|---|
| File:Dayo Israel.jpg | |
| Born | 29 January 1986 |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | LLB International Relations |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Methodist Boys High School London Metropolitan University |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Children advocate |
| 🏅 Awards | 100 Most Influential People of African Descent 2017 – UN MIPAD Person Earnestly Working for Africa (PEWA) Award, 2004 |
| 🌐 Website | dayoisrael |
Temidayo Israel Abdulai (born 29 January 1986) is a Nigerian social entrepreneur, an advisor to governments, international development specialist, international speaker, preacher and youth activist. He is the Director of Africa Operations at Commonwealth Africa Initiative[1], and also served as Senior Special Assistant to Senator Jide Omoworare[2], YTI Special Representative to the United Nations, and YGA Ambassador to the United Nations.[3]
Israel attended a reception at Buckingham Palace[4] as a result of his contribution to Africa diaspora development, the only ever recipient of the Young PEWA (Person Earnestly Working for Africa) Award at the office of the Mayor of London.[5] He was also invited by the Obama Administration to the White House for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in Washington DC and an alumnus of the US State Department International Visitor Leadership Program.
Early life[edit]
Israel was born on 29 January 1986 in Mushin,[6] Lagos and grew up on Jebba Street, Oyingbo, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. He was born into the Abdulai Family in Olowogbowo (Agbole Baba Eleran/Baba Dudu) and the Banire Family in Ibita Ofin Lagos Island, his grandfather is Alhaji BS Abdulai who owned the Oju Ogunle in Mushin, Lagos and was a manager in the First Bank of Nigeria, while his grandaunt, Alhaja Sinatu Banire, was the then Iya Aro of Lagos.[7]
His father died when Israel was 11 and he was raised by his mother in the slum of Lagos Mainland, helping his mother in her business hawking shoes and African wears.
He started his education at Methodist Boys High School, Lagos, between 1995 and 2001 where he obtained his Secondary School Certificate. Thereafter, he received a scholarship from the then Governor of Lagos state Bola Tinubu to study Law at London Metropolitan University between 2005 and 2009 and also earned a Master's in International Relations from the same University in 2010.[8]
Activism and work[edit]
Early activism[edit]
Israel started volunteering at the age of 8 when he joined the Civil Liberty Organisation (CLO) around 1996/1997. At 12 he started the only child-led NGO in Nigeria at that time – General Action against the Violation of Human and Children's Rights – an organisation which led the campaign for the promotion of children's rights in Nigeria. As a result of this he was elected into the Nigerian Children's Parliament at the age of 14 and rose to the position of its Deputy Senate President until his retirement.[9]
At 16, He was appointed the Chairman of the Presidential Summit of Nigerian Children alongside leading the Nigerian Children delegation to the United Nations Special Session on Children in New York City[10]. He was also appointed as a one-day commissioner of Information in Lagos state in 2003.[11] In 2004, at age 18, Israel and his team of other young people single-handedly hosted the Annual Young General Assembly Annual Session in Nigeria with about 200 young people in attendance from all over the world. He also became the first African Student Council Chair of London Metropolitan University from 2007 to 2008.
He co-chaired the only children side event at the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa, alongside chairing the World Media Briefing at the UN Children World Water Forum in Japan. He has continued to chair various side events at the UN DPI/NGO Conference. He is a founding member of the British Council Connecting Future Forum.[12]
Continuing activism[edit]
Israel continues his eco-entrepreneurship while engaging as a sustainable development advocate. His work promotes and develops child rights, good leadership, access to education, communal harmony and human rights in impoverished communities. He serves as Director of Africa Operations at the Commonwealth Africa Initiative through which he engages African member states of the Commonwealth family to leverage on their shared heritage for economic prosperity and growth. At the Commonwealth Africa Initiative, Israel tries to involve African leaders at the Commonwealth Week and Commonwealth Africa Summit in London.[13]
As the Regional Director of GLEEHD Foundation, Israel helps drive trade and investment between Africa and the West (Europe and North America).
Bid for candidacy of All Progressives Congress[edit]
In 2017, Israel announced his aspiration for the Chairmanship seat of Lagos Mainland Local Government, in Lagos under the platform of the All Progressives Congress which is to be held on July 22, 2017.[14][15] He reiterated that his main reason for contesting it was to promote sustainable livelihood and also prompted by virtue of the Holy spirit.[16][7] However he didn't succeed as the All Progressives Congress decided to present consensus candidates for the election.[17] He has vowed not to contest for another local government post again.[18]
References[edit]
- ↑ Emuleomo, Adebayo. "'I don't need a godfather…'". YNaija. Retrieved 16 October 2017. Text " Dayo Israel on why he is #NotTooYoungToRun" ignored (help)
- ↑ Aluko, Olaleye. "Buhari should do more to fight poverty –Dayo Israel". Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ Akinojo, Rotimi. "Dayo Israel: From Children Parliament to the Queen's Court!". Youth Hub Africa. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ↑ Idoko, Bryan. "Nigerian Leaders meet at Buckingham Palace, The Commonwealth Day Observance Service and Nigeria's Centennial Celebration in London". Viva City. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ↑ Adeokun, Titi. "Dayo Israel". Handle It Africa. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ "Humble Beginnings: Dayo Israel on living his dreams as a speaker, philanthropist, diplomat, talk show host…". Shalom Truths Mag. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Udeze, Edozie. "'Why I am in Lagos Mainland race'". The Nation. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ "Dayo Israel". London Metrpolitan University. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ "Its a New Begining [sic]". Faithweb. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ Abimboye, Michael. "Ooni, Lam Adeshina backs this candidate as next Lagos chairman". Naij.com. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ Eneanya, Jennifer. "Dayo Israel: Africa's Award-winning Youth Advocate and Social Entrepreneur". Konnect Africa. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ "Biography/Profile/History Of 2017 Lagos Mainland Chairman Aspirant "Dayo Isreal"". Daily Media. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ Aluko, Olaleye. "Buhari should do more to fight poverty –Dayo Israel". Punch Ng. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ Ojo, Hannah. "Aspirant seek better deal for Lagos youths during US tour". The Nation. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ Momodu, Dele. "Now Our Youths are Crying and Kicking". This Day. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ Emulomo, Adebayo. "I don't need a godfather…' | Dayo Israel on why he is #NotTooYoungToRun". Ynaija. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ "'This loss hurts' – Dayo Israel speaks on failed attempt at Mainland LG chairmanship". Inside Mainland. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ Aina, Idris. "I am not going to run for council position again. Never!; Dayo Israel says on failed attempt at Mainland LG Chairmanship". Inside Mainland. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
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