- The nominations for Zuriel Oduwole came from a Professor of Clinical Education Engineering on behalf of USC, an Emeritus Professor of Social Science from the University of Missouri, and a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking a significant recognition of her outstanding contributions to peace and education.
- Over the past 12 years, she has engaged in one-on-one discussions with 36 presidents and prime ministers to devise innovative solutions for the world’s socio-economic issues.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), extended her heartfelt congratulations to 22-year-old Zuriel Oduwole upon her nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by three esteemed institutions, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Dabiri-Erewa praised Oduwole’s unwavering dedication to girls’ education advocacy across Africa, the Caribbean, and her peace mediation efforts in South America and the Middle East.
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Confident in Oduwole’s potential to secure the prestigious award, Dabiri-Erewa cited the young advocate’s determination, zeal, and enthusiasm as key factors. She also encouraged youths to follow Oduwole’s impactful example and refrain from actions that may tarnish Nigeria’s image.
The nominations for Zuriel Oduwole came from a Professor of Clinical Education Engineering on behalf of USC, an Emeritus Professor of Social Science from the University of Missouri, and a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking a significant recognition of her outstanding contributions to peace and education.
She said her commitment to making a positive and measurable impact on global challenges has earned her numerous accolades, including the Forbes Leadership Award, CARE Global Impact Award, and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Award.
Over the past 12 years, she has engaged in one-on-one discussions with 36 presidents and prime ministers to devise innovative solutions for the world’s socio-economic issues.
Oduwole’s journey is rooted in her family history, with her grandfather, Dr. Michael Oduwole, leaving Nigeria in 1954 to pursue a medical career in Scotland, where her father, Ademola Oduwole, was born.
This rich background has contributed to Zuriel’s dedication to education and global development.
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Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement, recognized Oduwole’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize as evidence of the resilient and hardworking Nigerian spirit found within the nation’s DNA.
