Adepeju Jaiyeoba

Adepeju Opeyemi Jaiyeoba (born November 1983) is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and activist who created the Brown Button Foundation as well as Mother's Delivery Kit which creates low cost health care options and delivery kits containing basic sterile supplies for expectant mothers in Nigeria.

Quotes

• We need good governance that puts women at the centre of its policies, and is seen to defend and enforce these policies. We need an enabling environment that supports women at home, in the workplace and in public spheres.
  • The need to help young women in Nigeria to lead better lives and achieve even more

• Many times, people will tell you it is impossible, it can’t be done, you are too small or too inconsequential to make change happen. Look them in the face and show them just how to do it.
  • Advice to other young women just starting out on their career (27 March 2015)

• No one said it’s going to be easy, the only assurance is that the difficult times won’t last forever. Never give up on your passion, follow your dreams, keep lighting up the world.
  • 10 minutes with: Adepeju Jaiyeoba, maternity campaigner (2015)