User:Aderonke Dairo/sandbox

Aderonke Adesewa Dairo is a Nurse, Psychologist, Social Justice Crusader and philanthropist who has spent most of her life imparting and impacting those in her reach of influence. Aderonke was born in Ibadan on the 19th of July to the family of Engr. Olufemi and Mrs. Folashade Dairo who hail from Oke-Afa, in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State.

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Her family background is a rich mix of professionalism, industry and community leadership and service. Her father, Engr. Olufemi Dairo retired as an Assistant Director in the State Ministry of Works and Transportation, while her mother was a trader in the popular Gbagi market in Ibadan. Her grandfather, Pa Fawole Fadairo was the Awise of Ibadan land.

Aderonke began her early education in Ronk New Age Primary School, Akobo and proceeded to Command Day Secondary School Adekunle Fajuyi Army Cantonment in Ojoo area of Ibadan. Upon completion of her secondary education, she relocated to the United Kingdom for further studies. The disciplined training style of Nigerian Army school system formed a solid foundation for Aderonke’s educational and social success in the UK.

She is the founder of United Together Foundation UK, a Non-profit Organization that educates on and brings people together in the fight against bullying, racism & discrimination. She also set up a UK-based, Nigeria-focused charity called Only-in-Nigeria Foundation which works to eradicate poverty through the provision of educational support (scholarships and back to school projects), business grants for single mothers, skills training programs, Police widows’ support and sexual health advice- including a free drop-in clinic.

Besides being a lady with a kind heart, Aderonke also has an eye for the art and business fashion. She founded the Glasgow Fashion Week which is a unique event that combines international conference, workshops, displays and fashion shows in a sustainable and ethical manner. She loves reading, going to the cinema, playing table tennis and badminton. Her personal life philosophy is summarized in her motto: “We rise by lifting others!”