About the founder

Dr. Nimi Stephanie Ekere
MBBS, FMCFM, FIMC, CMC

Dr. Nimi Stephanie Ekere is a highly respected Consultant Family Physician, Adolescent Health Specialist, Child Protection Advocate, Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Strategist, and Humanitarian Leader. Her work bridges clinical medicine, child advocacy, parenting education, youth empowerment, and public health leadership, creating lasting impact for children, families, and communities.

A medical doctor, she is a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Family Physicians (FMCFM, Nigeria), a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) with distinction in Time Management from the London Graduate School. She has extensive clinical and leadership experience in both public and private healthcare, including as a Consultant Family Physician at Reddington Multi-Specialist Hospital.

Dr. Ekere currently heads the Adolescent Health Clinic in the Family Medicine Department at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), guiding young people and families toward healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives. Her career reflects a rare combination of clinical excellence, advocacy, leadership, and transformative community impact.

Mission & Vision: Protecting Children, Empowering Families

As the Founder and Executive Director of Smile and Shine Children’s Foundation, Dr. Ekere has dedicated her life to:
✅ Preventing Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)
✅ Providing emergency care, trauma counseling, and long-term rehabilitation for child survivors
✅ Equipping parents, educators, caregivers, faith institutions, and communities with tools to safeguard children
✅ Advocating for public policies and programs that enhance child safety and adolescent wellbeing

Her initiatives have reached urban centers and underserved rural communities across Nigeria, transforming lives and establishing sustainable systems of protection for vulnerable children. Her work has been frequently featured on national media and internationally, including the BBC, inspiring action across sectors.

Author & Curriculum Contributor

Dr. Ekere is the author of six highly influential publications, each designed for specific life stages:
1. Some Parts Are Special – Children (2–7 years)
2. Setting Boundaries – Preteens (8–12 years)
3. Sparkles at Dawn – Teenagers & Young Adults
4. Into the Light – Parents & Guardians
5. Navigating Adolescence – Adolescent development and empowerment guide
6. The Trademarked Affirmation Cards & Guidebook – Emotional wellness and identity-building tool for children, families, and schools

Her four core child protection books are integrated into the curricula of multiple government-run primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, providing practical guidance to hundreds of thousands of children, adolescents, and families annually.

Speaker, Mentor & Leadership Advocate

A sought-after international speaker and conference convener, Dr. Ekere delivers keynote addresses, masterclasses, and high-impact workshops across:
✅ Corporate organizations
✅ Educational institutions
✅ Faith-based communities
✅ Non-governmental organizations
✅ Youth empowerment and leadership platforms

She is the Convener of the STRIVE Conference, a flagship event empowering adolescents with clarity of purpose, resilience, values, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills. Her expertise spans child protection, trauma-informed care, adolescent health, intentional parenting, emotional wellness, and youth leadership development, making her a trusted voice for institutions seeking meaningful social impact.

Awards & Global Recognition

Dr. Ekere is a multiple award-winning advocate, recognized for her contributions to:
✅ Child protection and safety
✅ Youth empowerment
✅ Parenting education
✅ Public health advocacy
✅ Humanitarian leadership

In 2022, she was featured as one of the “Top 30 Most Inspiring Women to Look Out For” by the New York City Journal, cementing her influence on both national and international platforms.

A Heart for Humanity

At the core of Dr. Ekere’s work is compassion, authenticity, and dedication to children, adolescents, and families navigating trauma, neglect, abuse, and societal pressures. She is known for her ability to:
✅ Transform pain into purpose
✅ Turn trauma into testimony
✅ Build leadership from broken spaces
✅ Create sustainable advocacy systems

Her work continues to shape national conversations on child rights, adolescent wellbeing, parenting reform, and social responsibility, inspiring individuals and institutions to make lasting change.

Global Vision

Dr. Nimi Ekere operates at the intersection of:

✅ Clinical Medicine
✅ Child Advocacy
✅ Adolescent Health
✅ Parenting Reform
✅ Youth Leadership
✅ Emotional Wellness
✅ Public Policy Education
✅ Corporate & NGO Social Impact
✅ Faith-Based Family Transformation

She is actively building strategic partnerships with multinationals, NGOs, philanthropic institutions, governments, religious organizations, and global agencies to scale child protection, youth empowerment, and family-strengthening initiatives across Africa and beyond.

Contact & Partnership

For speaking engagements, partnerships, or media inquiries:
Email: info@nimiekere.com.ng | Phone: +234 811 111 1607

www.nimiekere.com.ng