Our Team
Meet Olatoun Gabi-Williams
About
Olatoun Gabi-Williams is a Nigerian journalist, social advocate and convener of public engagement campaigns around literature, child welfare, sustainable development, and Alzheimer's disease awareness.
Professional Roles
Arts Columnist
Guardian Nigeria - Contributing book reviews, event critiques, and interviews with writers and industry professionals.
Publicity Director
UN SDG Book Club African Chapter - Leading publicity efforts for multilingual reading lists across Africa.
Administrator
Gabi Williams Alzheimer's Foundation (GWAF) - National award-winning non-profit honoring Dr. Gabisiu Ayodele Williams.
Key Initiatives & Founding Work
2003 - Sponsor A Child Nigeria
Founded child welfare organization with flagship projects: Building Futures (partnership with Procter & Gamble Nigeria) and The Good Home Scheme, a rights-based caregiver training toolkit recognized by Embassy of France as 2014 Human Rights Project.
2015 - Borders Literature for all Nations
Founded Borders Literature Online to promote African literature and publishing industry globally. Advocates for fair trade practices and community origins of works in indigenous languages.
2021 - UN SDG Book Club African Chapter
Borders joined UN Namibia and 5 pan-African book industry institutions (APNET, PAWA, PABA, AfLIA, ADEA) to establish the Club, curating high-quality reading lists for children ages 6-12+ in English, French, Arabic and Kiswahili.
2021 - Ambassador Schools Program
Founded under UN SDG Book Club African Chapter auspices to encourage indoor and outdoor SDG-focused activities for schoolchildren under teacher guidance.
Partnerships & Recognition
Procter & Gamble Nigeria (2009-2010) - Building Futures partnership and funding for Local Champions rights-based child care training materials
Embassy of France, Abuja (2014) - Human Rights Project recognition for Good Home Scheme toolkit and caregiver training workshops
Alzheimer's Advocacy
Gabi Williams Alzheimer's Foundation (GWAF)
National award-winning non-profit honoring her late father, Dr. Gabisiu Ayodele Williams, renowned public health practitioner. Focuses on Alzheimer's disease awareness, information dissemination, caregiver infrastructure strengthening through seminars, with special focus on Lagos State.
Connect With Olatoun
Olatoun Gabi-Williams
Founder, Borders Literature for all Nations
Director, Ambassador Schools Program of the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter
VINCENT ODIGIE
Meet Vincent Odigie
Odigie Vincent is a visionary leader, SDG advocate, and cultural enthusiast dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through education, art, and volunteerism. He is the founder of ATAC Nigeria Gallery and has worked extensively on initiatives promoting education, literacy, and sustainable development.
Achievements
- Initiated the Edo State Children's Book and Art Festival
- Launched the 17 Stories initiative
- Organized the Global SDG Students Summit
- World Literacy Ambassador
- SDG Advocate
Expertise
Passion
Odigie Vincent is passionate about harnessing the power of education, art, and volunteerism to drive positive change and promote sustainable development in Africa. He believes in empowering children and youth to become active global citizens. Odigie Vincent's tireless efforts have made a significant impact, inspiring a new generation of change-makers to work towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Implementing Partner of the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter
Nigeria Volunteers Network
Official implementing partner working to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals through education and community engagement across Africa.
