Who is deji adeyanju the outstanding nigerian activist

Deji Adeyanju is a Nigerian activist, journalist, and human rights defender. He is the founder of the Concerned Nigerians, a civil society organization that advocates for good governance, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria.

Adeyanju was born on August 12, 1983, in Lagos, Nigeria. He studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos and later earned a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Ibadan.

Adeyanju's activism began in the early 2000s, when he was a student leader at the University of Lagos. He was involved in several protests and campaigns against corruption, human rights abuses, and bad governance in Nigeria. After completing his education, he founded the Concerned Nigerians in 2007, with the aim of promoting democratic values, human rights, and good governance in Nigeria.

Under Adeyanju's leadership, the Concerned Nigerians has been involved in several high-profile campaigns and protests, including:

  1. The "Occupy Nigeria" protests in 2012, which were sparked by the removal of fuel subsidies by the government, leading to a significant increase in the price of fuel.
  2. The "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign in 2014, which was launched in response to the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
  3. The "Not Too Young To Run" campaign in 2018, which advocated for a reduction in the age limit for presidential and gubernatorial candidates in Nigeria.
  4. The "End SARS" protests in 2020, which were sparked by allegations of human rights abuses and brutality by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian Police Force.

Adeyanju has received several awards and recognition for his activism, including the 2012 "Young Person of the Year" award by the Nigerian Youth Congress, the 2014 "Human Rights Defender of the Year" award by the Nigerian Human Rights Commission, and the 2018 "Activist of the Year" award by the Nigerian Guild of Editors.

Despite facing several challenges and threats to his safety, Adeyanju remains a vocal and influential voice in Nigerian politics, using his platform to advocate for positive change and hold those in power accountable.