Bukola Toriola

Words matter. The right words can open hearts.

[dietbloom @dietbloom]

So, is it safe to eat?

Science says yes.

So far, no solid evidence has proven that GMO foods are harmful to humans when consumed.
But safety is only one part of the equation.

Does it give enough nutrients?
It depends.
Some GMO crops are actually enhanced, like Golden Rice, which is engineered to contain Vitamin A.

Others are made just to last longer or resist pests.

[dietbloom @dietbloom]

First, what exactly is GMO?
GMO means Genetically Modified Organism.

In food, it refers to crops or animals whose genes have been altered in the lab, to improve yield, shelf life, nutrition, or resistance to pests and harsh weather.

This is different from traditional farming or selective breeding. This is gene-level modification.

First off, GMO isn't a new conversation.

The concept was introduced as far back as 2001 in Nigeria.

But in 2015, under President Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria opened its doors to GMOs, allowing free flow.

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

#SelfCareMatters
Don't ignore

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

Innovative public health interventions are only meaningful when people have access to the service.

How accessible is Lenacapavir (LEN) to Nigerians?

LEN is for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

https://t.co/hHtYn3v2Ot

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

International SelfCare Day spotlights the importance of selfcare in maintaining overall wellness; represents the foundation to physical, mental, & emotional health.

Give urself compliment, move ur body&clear ur mind. Nourish ur wellbeing. Show up better 4 ur family&colleague

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

Precision is the habit.
Excellence is the result!

Precision is about accuracy, attention to detail, and being deliberate...

Excellence is the outcome people see (high-quality & meaningful results). It begins with getting the details right!

#Reminiscing

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

...no child should be nurtured by a stranger's arm or family members cos the mother is snatched away by Post Partum Hemorrhage.
I carry the scar from this ugly experience 😢

It's even more painful when you know it's preventable

#innovatingforsaferbirths
#crashmaternalmortality

[People Wey Sabi @PeopleWeySabi]

Let’s continue to push for policies, innovations, and compassionate care that ensure no mother or newborn is left behind.
Care for moms, hope for babies.
Because every birth deserves safety, dignity, and love.#SafeMotherhoodDay2025, #CareForMomsHopeForBabies

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

...every pregnancy should cease being a risk to lives - for mom and child!

[People Wey Sabi @PeopleWeySabi]

This Safe Motherhood Week 2025, we stand together under the theme; “Innovating for Safer Birth — A Collective Responsibility to Crash Maternal Mortality.

Innovation for Safer Birth is more than a goal, it’s a shared responsibility.

[People Wey Sabi @PeopleWeySabi]

PSA 📢📢📢
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[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

@MTNNG @theniyifagbemi is telling the Nigerian story the best way possible, and showing off our rich and diverse heritage
I'm jumping on the See Naija Challenge right away 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[CCSImpact @CCSImpact]

#WorldEnvironmentDay2024
We are all part of #GenerationRestoration. Simple actions like reducing waste, conserving water, and planting trees can make a significant impact in creating a sustainable future 🌳

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

@Opeyemtech Well deserved but you deserve part 2 beating 😂

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

Africa...my Africa!
A resilient & passionate people!
This masterpiece says it all 💯

[CCSImpact @CCSImpact]

Today we join Africans all over the world to celebrate the #WorldAfricaDay as we employ governments across Africa to invest in education fit for the 21st century.

Happy Africa Day! 🌍

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

#MotherLivesChildThrives
#HealthyMothersHealthyBabies

[CCSImpact @CCSImpact]

Ensuring Maternal survival is a movement, it requires a social movement, and it takes all stakeholders to achieve this.” - Prof Ali Muhammad Pate.

This is the first day of the scheduled week long activities in commemoration of #SafeMotherhoodWeek2024
#InvestInMaternalHealth

[ANRiN 2.0 Project (Nigeria). @ANRiN_PMU]

JOIN US TODAY!

Be a part of a pivotal discussion aimed at shaping sustainable pathways for improving nutrition practices in 🇳🇬.

The High-Level Dialogue of Faith Leaders on Nutrition is happening at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, by 10:00 am.

#1000FaithLeaders4Nutrition

[Babafunke Fagbemi @AntyFunke]

@CCSImpact live at the high level nutrition dialogue in support of faith leaders as catalysts to enhance human capital development #1000faithleadersforaction @AnrinPmu

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

So true 💯

[CCSImpact @CCSImpact]

Discussing strategic collaboration in the nexus between faith and Human Capital Development, @AntyFunke ED @CCSImpact said:

“When it comes to faith, we see that the Bible encourages social behavior change communications in order for us to build nutrition competent communities.”

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

Proper nutrition make babies thrive 👍🏽

[CCSImpact @CCSImpact]

“Every day, babies die because of malnutrition.”

“Fathers should provide nutrition for their family.”

“Malnutrition undermines intellect and mental faculties.”

HRH Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II- 14th Emir of Kano, Chair of Nutrition Society of Nigeria.

[Bukola Toriola @BukolaToriola]

@OPay_NG Now I know but this should have been communicated.
Bye to OPAY!