Damilola Adeniran

Policy &digital tech| IOM/AU Youth Amb.| Salzburg Global Fellow| PeaceWriteNow Prize Winner| WorldBank Blog4dev Winner| Fmr. PI Digital Rights Fellow|Views=mine

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

As a nominee for the 2022 Commitment Award for sustainable innovations around the globe, I shared my ideas on how digital skills & digital transformation are key to addressing Nigeria's unemployment problem, with consequences for the country's peace & stability. The future is now

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

After just 3 episodes, Diaspora Dialogues with Dami was listened to in 28 countries worldwide on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
Now 30+ countries after episode 4!
Thank you to everyone listening, sharing, and supporting.
Catch up on all the episodes here: https://t.co/nnmt26htq3

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

Sharing more about my journey and making sense of life and impact from the diaspora through my podcast, Diaspora Dialogues with Dami. You can listen here: https://t.co/nnmt26htq3
Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://t.co/MbcABt8xmD

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

Episode 2 is on Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Diaspora featuring @moredanjustanmd from Cameroon & now based in the US with the World Bank.
We unpack the mental & emotional impact of migration & discuss how to protect your peace & wellbeing while abroad https://t.co/vqPcJLfGtQ

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

Glad to announce Diaspora Dialogues with Dami, a podcast under my Diaspora for Development Initiative and in collaboration with UN Migration.
Episode 1 features @ntamylee who shares her journey of starting over abroad & rebuilding her life in 3 countries✨
https://t.co/nnmt26htq3

[𝙏𝙖𝙢 ♡ @ntamylee]

It’s a good day to remind you all that I started a global community for Young Professionals to build a bridge between young people and opportunities.

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@ntamylee Thanks big Tam🙌🏾

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

Spoke about leveraging digital technology to amplify & scale peace initiatives. I also highlighted the need to harness jobs in the digital economy to address the widening gap &mismatch between Africa’s growing population & the job opportunities available to young people #PeaceDay

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

This Afternoon at 12pm (GMT), I will be speaking at the @UN_UNOWAS @ilo Annual West African and Sahel Youth Forum in Dakar, Senegal on “Advancing Peace through Local Action in Displacement-Affected Communities”
You can register and follow online here: https://t.co/jq7dHCh5fI

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@Ebixy07 My bro 🙌🏾

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

Woke up one morning, packed my bags & left Bauchi for Abuja - no job, no idea where I’d sleep.
In 6 years, became 1st Nigerian to win the World Bank blog4dev award, got full Scholarship to Germany, 2X Salzburg Global Fellow, 1st UN/IOM Youth Migration Ambassador for West Africa.

[Olúwatósìn Olaseinde @tosinolaseinde]

What’s the most unhinged thing you’ve done to get ahead?

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@Awele60930222 Lol. I planned to get a job in Abuja & then move but that wasn’t happening & then one night I saw a video by Zuckerberg saying “just do it, you don’t need to have it all figured out”. That just struck me & next morning I packed & left. Yes, it was a crazy move but glad I did it.

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@Aj_oluwafemi 😂😂 thank you.

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@KyrianOkeke001 It was a crazy move fuelled by guts and hope that I’d figure it out somehow along the way.

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@vwyrus Amazing! Goodluck with your next moves!

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@TamunoDavid2006 Honestly, I think Bauchi is nice. It’s where I was born and grew up, and I still feel connected to it and visit whenever I’m in Nigeria. However, in terms of my interests and ambitions, it just wasn’t the right fit. I had to leave, even though it was my comfort zone.

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@majesty_md Thank you🙏🏾

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@Watchermantalb In summary, for the kind of ambitions I had, Bauchi was not the right fit (a quiet town where people led simple lives). Moving to Abuja exposed me to more opportunities & access in the field of policy. It also pushed my drive & determination to chase my goals. Environment matters

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@callmeberyl In summary, for the kind of ambitions I had, Bauchi was not the right fit (a quiet town where people led simple lives). Moving to Abuja exposed me to more opportunities & access in the field of policy. It also pushed my drive & determination to chase my goals. Environment matters

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@Lolatoye1 Thank you🙏🏾

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

Sharing more about my journey and making sense of life and impact from the diaspora through my podcast, Diaspora Dialogues with Dami. You can listen here: https://t.co/nnmt26htq3
Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://t.co/MbcABt8xmD

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@thedukedammy_ 🙏🏾

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@the_bigDavid1 Thank you🙏🏾

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@peteradediran0 😂😂😂😂ah!

[Damilola Adeniran @zeb_dami]

@EziolisaP @Nikola_Teslah Exactly! That’s why I never try to desperately form or hold on to friendships or connections in anticipation of benefits. I just do my best and trust God to send the right people my way at the right time.