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On Mar 8, 2026, we commemorated #IWD2026 with an X Space dialogue on women voters and the history of women’s votes, highlighting the importance of women’s engagement ahead of the 2027 election. Thanks to the host @folanski & Panelists @gillleverobe @HafsatuShinkafi & @ziggywai

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Women Voters and the History of Women’s Votes: Engaging for the 2027 Elections @gillleverobe @ziggywai @HafsatuShinkafi @folanski https://t.co/X9e82KTPhT

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Join us this Sunday 8 March 2026 at 4:30pm WAT in what promises to be an interesting and insightful conversation hosted by @iamchangepod. See link below to set reminder ⬇️

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10 year anniversary. Changing Lives one Act a Time @iamchangepod

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Being loud isn’t enough.
Smart criticism + consistent advocacy = real change.

In this episode, @ogbenidipo breaks down why our voices matter more when we use them with purpose, not just to insult or make noise.

Listen now via link in bio.

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Power shouldn’t mean distance.
Leaders who stay detached lose the people they claim to serve. Accessibility isn’t optional, it’s the bridge to trust, dialogue, and real progress.

@OgbeniDipo breaks down why those in power must stay connected to the people.

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Silence won’t save us.
Nigeria’s youth are boxed in by bad schools, no resources, and leaders who don’t listen. But here’s the truth: if we stay quiet, nothing changes.

@ogbenidipo joins us to ask the hard question: will you keep watching, or will you speak up?

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The time is now. Nigeria's youth can't afford to be sidelined.
With Dr Dipo Awojide, @OgbeniDipo we uncover how young people can drive real change, from jobs to governance to holding leaders accountable.

Don't just watch change happen. Be part of it. Link in bio.

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Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu's @DrZSB story with Medicaid Cancer Foundation reminds us that real change doesn't begin with grand gestures, it begins with one person choosing to act.

As a pediatrician, she saw firsthand how families struggled with illnesses that could have been managed with early detection. Instead of looking away, she decided to do something. First, by expanding into diagnostics. Then, by creating the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, which has since grown into a national force for cancer awareness, screenings, and policy advocacy.

Her journey is proof that impact multiplies when you start where you are, with what you have. One doctor, one step, one decision, now a movement changing lives across Nigeria.
Change starts with you.

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Nigeria is losing some of its best doctors, and it's not just about better pay abroad.
Safety concerns, lack of support, and insufficient respect for healthcare workers are driving them away.

Brain drain is leaving hospitals understaffed, patients underserved, and the healthcare system stretched thin.
The consequences are real, affecting everyone who depends on timely, quality care.

Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu @DrZSB unpacks the human and systemic cost of this exodus, and why awareness alone isn't enough. Policy reforms, infrastructure, and proper support for medical professionals are key to reversing this trend and rebuilding a system that works for both doctors and citizens.

Listen to the full conversation on @iamchangepod from the link in bio.

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Cancer doesn't wait. And for too many Nigerians, awareness alone isn't enough.
Late diagnosis, lack of access, and weak infrastructure turn awareness into heartbreak.

It's time to move beyond ribbons and hashtags. We need insurance that works, infrastructure that lasts, and policies that truly support patients and families.

This week on @iamchangepod, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu @DrZSB shares practical solutions that can help rewrite Nigeria's cancer story.

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Behind every statistic is a story. A mother battling cancer. A young doctor leaving for better pay. A family struggling to afford treatment.

In this episode, @DrZSB Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu paints a clear picture of Nigeria's health challenges and why investing in care and caregivers is the only way forward.
This is more than a conversation. It's a call to action. Tune in on @iamchangepod | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

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EndSARS was a turning point.
We saw a generation rise up, organised, united, and fearless.
We demanded better. And the system responded with arrests, intimidation, and silence.

Three years on, the civic space is smaller. Speaking up now comes with higher risks.
But here’s the thing, our numbers are growing.

By 2027, Gen Z and Millennials will make up over 70% of registered voters in Nigeria.
We’ve seen the playbook. We’ve felt the pushback. Now we know: lasting change isn’t just about protest, it’s about power.

The question is, will we organise to use it?
Or will the same players keep recycling themselves into power?

🎧 In this episode, we talk about where the movement stands today, the lessons from EndSARS, and what it will take to truly take power back. Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

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What if we all invested in change?
Imagine if every Nigerian contributed just A1,000 consistently for 4 years. That's a war chest big enough to send credible, accountable leaders to our Houses of Assembly, people who work for us, not against us.

It's not just about politics. It's about taking back people power. Because if we don't fund the change we want, we'll keep paying for the mess we don't.

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They say "it's not a woman's place."
We say - watch us take the place.
In our latest episode with @aishayesufu, we talked about what it really means to be a woman in Nigerian politics.
The resistance. The resilience. The reasons we must show up anyway.
Because we're done asking for seats.
We're building our own tables.

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Executive Producer: Hafsatu Shinkafi of I Am Change Organisation

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