As the clock strikes midnight, we pause with grateful hearts to reflect on the transformative journey of 2025, a year that challenged us, strengthened our resolve, and reminded us of the enduring power of compassion, collaboration, and community.

I am sincerely thankful for the presence and participation of friends, families, partners, and communities who walked this journey with hope, courage, and a shared commitment to positive change. Your kindness, dedication, and belief in what is possible continue to inspire me deeply.

As we step into the New Year, may it bring renewed strength, good health, peace, joy, and shared prosperity. May our bonds grow stronger, our voices gentler, and our collective impact touch even more lives.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year filled with warmth, promise, and purpose. ✨

— Toyin Saraki

@WellbeingAfrica
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It was a pleasure to be in Accra with @BukolaSaraki for the traditional wedding ceremony of Olaonipekun Bakare and his beautiful bride, Fafa Segbefia.

It was an honour to celebrate with the Bakare and Segbefia families. Witnessing our children commit to a union rooted in peace, honour, and joy is a true blessing, and we were delighted to extend our warm congratulations to our dear friends, Joke and Muyiwa Bakare.

We wish Pekun and Fafa a happy married life, and a union filled with love and peace that stands the test of time. Amen.

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Warm felicitations to His Royal Majesty, The Oniru of Iru Land, Kabiyesi Oba Gbolahan Lawal, CON, Abisogun II, on the successful hosting and participation in the Eyo Festival and the Adamu Orisa Play.

This remarkable celebration reflects the richness of our cultural heritage, the enduring strength of tradition, and the unity of the people, proudly preserving the timeless spirit and identity of Lagos for generations to come.

Traditionally instituted to escort the soul of a departed Oba or a highly distinguished Lagosian into the afterlife, the festival symbolises peace, continuity, and prosperity for the land. It is a rare ceremonial honour reserved for individuals whose lives and legacies have profoundly shaped Lagos and Nigeria. This year’s festival honoured Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola, former Governor of Lagos State; Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, former Ìyálọ́jà of Nigeria and mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, former Governor of Lagos State; and Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson, the first Military Governor of Lagos State.

Agógóró Eyo… Mo yọ fún ẹ, mo yọ fún rárá mi. ...

As we gathered around the table yesterday, I was reminded that some of life’s most meaningful moments happen just like this, in shared laughter, conversation, and the comfort of being together.

Christmas invites us to slow down, to be present with one another, and to appreciate the blessings that so often go unnoticed in the rush of everyday life. It is a time to reconnect, to extend kindness, and to hold space for gratitude and hope.

May the spirit of Christmas and the warmth of this season stay with us long after the plates are cleared, guiding us into the year ahead with generosity, compassion, and renewed purpose.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

#MerryChristmas
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I was pleased to join my husband, @BukolaSaraki, and our dear friends to mark thirty years of professional practice by Arc. Ade Laoye, Founder and Principal Partner of @ECADArchitects, and the wider ECAD team and partners in Nigeria and internationally.

Building and sustaining an architectural firm over three decades in this country requires resilience, discipline, and a consistent commitment to professional standards. ECAD’s work reflects the importance of long-term investment in people, ethical practice, and a genuine contribution to Nigeria’s built environment.

The occasion also encompassed the launch of `Behind The Curtain; Ade Laoye, A Leadership Story` - acknowledging us to recognise professionals who continue to work with integrity and purpose, shaping institutions that endure and inspire confidence.

Congratulations to Ade and the entire ECAD Architects team for three decades of defining timeless and boundless skylines across the nation. I wish the firm continued strength and impact in the years ahead. ...

As Phase II of the #WBFA @DettolNigeria Hygiene Quest Programme and Curricula, supported by our social impact partners @ThisIsReckitt, closed this year, it demonstrated what is possible when global commitments are translated into sustained action at the point of care.

The @WellbeingAfrica Foundation continues to advance the principle that clean hands save lives, and that strengthening hygiene practice across health facilities, schools and communities remains central to health system quality, patient safety, and long-term resilience.

#WASHWednesday
#CleanNaija
#WBFADHQ
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On this #WASHWednesday, I am pleased to share a new op-ed co-authored with John Oldfield, Founder & CEO of Accelerate Global and former Managing Principal of Global Water 2020, titled A Quiet Revolution in Care: WASH as the Foundation of Health System Quality.

A simple way to judge whether a health system can deliver safe and dignified care is seen in the physical conditions of care itself. Is clean water available at the point of care? Can a midwife reliably wash her hands between deliveries? Are sanitation and hygiene services dependable enough for infection prevention to be routine?

Global monitoring has brought these conditions into sharper focus. @WHO–@UNICEF data show that as recently as 2019, more than one-quarter of healthcare facilities worldwide lacked basic water services, over one-fifth lacked sanitation, and more than one-third had no soap or alcohol-based hand hygiene at points of care, affecting an estimated 17 million births each year. In Nigeria, earlier facility-level assessments found that only around 22 per cent of hospitals had reliable access to clean water at the time of measurement, with sanitation and hygiene gaps continuing to affect the quality of care.

These gaps sit within a broader framework of rights and responsibilities, recognised through the @UnitedNations General Assembly Resolutions A/RES/64/292 (2010) and A/RES/70/169 (2015), and operationalised within the health sector through World Health Assembly Resolution WHA72.27 (2019), with further reinforcement by the UN General Assembly in 2023.

Through the @WellbeingAfrica Foundation’s @DettolNigeria Hygiene Quest Programme, implemented with our social impact partners @ThisIsReckitt and aligned with national strategies, hygiene practice has been strengthened across schools, communities, and health care facilities. Between 2022 and 2025, the programme reached more than 282,000 students, engaged over 113,000 pregnant and lactating women, and supported infection prevention and surface hygiene training for more than 5,000 health workers.

🔗 Read the full op-ed via the link in my bio.

#CleanNaija
#WBFADHQ
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Love, shown in presence, compassion, and shared humanity, remains the truest offering.

This week, the Lagos rains appeared to herald the tenderly appreciated prayers offered in remembrance of Dapo, after which I stood with the Aikhomu family on the passing of their beloved matriarch, H.E. Dame Rebecca Aikhomu; and extended my sympathies and prayers to Princess Adejoke Orelope Adefulire on the death of her beloved son, Dr. Oluwafemi Adefulire.

In moments such as these, rain becomes more than weather, it becomes witness to scriptural promise.

May heaven’s open gates release not only blessing, but righteousness, comfort, and peace. May sorrow be met with strength. May grief be held by grace.

Amen.

#Malachi3v10
#Isaiah45v8
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Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendor, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is Yours. All things come from You, and of Your own do we give You.

Five years without you, Beloved Dapo, yet your light remains, gentle, steady, unforgettable, reflected through the blessing of thunderous rainfall today.

You always bore the abundant grace of our mother and the steadfast strength of our father, as you walked through life with kindness, courage, and quiet dignity.

Your memory is an indomitable blessing, Dapo, a legacy of enduring courage and undimmed loyalty that lived beyond question.

Our faith and heritage will always remind us that “Ọ̀títọ́ kì í ṣé afitìmọ́lẹ̀”, the truth is never hidden forever.

“And the truth shall set you free.” — John 8:32

Forever loved. Forever ours. Rest in peace, Amen. ...

On this @UnitedNations #HumanRightsDay2025, we recognise that human rights are the everyday essentials that uphold the dignity, safety, freedom and equality of every person. Adopted in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains the global foundation for peace, justice and inclusive development. This year’s theme, Human Rights: Everyday Essentials, reinforces the urgent need to realise these protections across all aspects of daily life, including the digital sphere.

The @WellbeingAfrica Foundation continues to advance a rights-based approach to health, education and gender equality. In doing so, we acknowledge that the digital environment has become central to how individuals access services, share their voices and engage in democratic processes. Yet for too many, particularly women and girls, digital spaces have also become arenas of violence, intimidation and exclusion.

Digital abuse, including cyberstalking, deepfake exploitation, image-based sexual violence and disinformation campaigns, constitutes a serious violation of international human rights standards. These acts undermine the rights to privacy, freedom of expression, security of person and protection from discrimination and degrading treatment.

As the #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence concludes, we are reminded that digital violence is gender-based violence. It must be recognised, prevented and addressed with the full weight of legal, institutional and societal commitment.

My latest op-ed, “Digital Dignity, An Everyday Essential for Human Rights,” outlines why digital safety and dignity must be protected as a matter of human rights and public policy. Read the full op-ed via the link in my bio.

📸: Human Rights Panel, 2021

#DigitalDignity
#EndVAWG 
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Yesterday, I had the honour of joining family, friends, and well-wishers at The Redemption Pavilion, Redeemed Christian Church of God, to celebrate the 90th Birthday Thanksgiving Service of Prince Samuel Adedoyin, CON, a visionary industrialist, patriarch, and philanthropist whose life of grace and purpose continues to inspire generations.

As we gathered in worship and gratitude, it was a joy to reflect on Prince Adedoyin’s remarkable journey of dedication, resilience, and faith. His lifelong commitment to nation-building, enterprise, and service to humanity stands as a shining example of what it means to live a life of meaningful impact.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations and warmest wishes to our highly esteemed Baba Adedoyin on this extraordinary milestone. May God continue to strengthen him, bless his family, and grant him many more years in good health, peace, and joy.

Happy 90th Birthday, Sir, and thank you for a legacy that continues to uplift our dear Kwara State and our beloved nation.

#SongsOfPraise
#KorinIyin #Sunday
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This week, I joined family and loved ones at the Service of Songs, Night of Tributes, and Funeral Service in honour of the greatly cherished Chief Mrs. Esther Olufunke Arthur-Worrey, who transitioned to glory at the remarkable age of 98.

It was a deeply moving celebration of an extraordinarily loving mother, matriarch, and pillar of grace, whose good cheer, warm spirit, and unforgettable love of dancing lit up every room she entered.

Mama Arthur-Worrey’s life of strength, compassion, and joy will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her. May her beautiful and gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

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With a humble and grateful heart, we gathered this week to honour our beloved friend and brother, Olusegun Awolowo Jnr, a gentle soul whose light touched many.

In the quiet beauty of the Christian Wake-Keeping and Funeral Service, I was reminded of the grace, kindness, cherished memories and steady strength that defined his journey on earth.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15. May Segun rest in the eternal peace of God’s presence, and may the Lord’s tender mercy comfort and uphold the Awolowo family and all who loved him.

His legacy continues to shine as a timeless blessing, a guiding flame.

Amen.

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