Praise Fowowe
Praise Fowowe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Ado Ekiti |
| Occupation | Family life strategist |
Praise Fowowe is a Nigerian speaker, author, family life strategist[1][2][3] and the Principal consultant of Praise Fowowe Research LLC where he pioneers family life innovation and as well as the founder of The Institute of Family Engineering & Development Africa.[4][5] In 2025, he was honoured with President’s Lifetime Achievement Award by U.S. President Joe Biden for his contributions to family life innovation and global family dynamics.[6]
Early life and education
Fowowe was born on 16 September 1978 into the family of Anglican clergymen. He started his educational journey at St Mary Ijebu Imushin in Ogun state and later graduated from Victor College Ikare Akoko in Ondo state. Thereafter, he proceeded to University of Ado Ekiti to study Accounting in 2000.[7]
Career
Fowowe journey into the development space under the mentorship of Bimbo Odukoya where he honed his skills. His defining moment came when he discovered teenage girls engaging in prostitution at a hotel in Ajegunle and he successfully reconciled the girls with their various families and then made it his life-long vision.[8]
To address the root causes of such societal issues, Fowowe founded the Uncommon Man Network, an initiative that earned him the Youth leadership award by Leap Arica in 2006. Recognizing the urgent need to protect children from sexual abuse, he pioneered the Most Comprehensive Sexuality Education program equipping children with the knowledge and tools to safeguard themselves against predators.[9][10]
He founded the Centre for Sex Education and Family Life in 2009 which holds a consultative status with the United Nations and has developed numerous programs which include The Out of the Box Parenting Model and the Human Engineering programming which has helped in various family developments.[11][12]
Personal life
Fowowe married Oluwatosin, in 2010 and together they have two children, David and Imoleoluwa.[13]
References
- ^ "NGOs canvass shelter for domestic violence survivors". The Nation Newspaper. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
- ^ "When to teach children sex education". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
- ^ editor (2019-07-16). "Ezekwesili, Others Task Nigerians on Family Values". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "About Praise Fowowe". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ "Niyi Adesanya, Bovi Ugbomah, Inspire Leaders at Bootcamp". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2025-01-18). "Praise Fowowe honoured with President's Lifetime Achievement Award by U.S. President Joe Biden". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-06-03). "Nigeria's family life based on outdated culture - Praise Fowowe". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-06-03). "Nigeria's family life based on outdated culture - Praise Fowowe". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2018-03-19). "Funda Wazi Foundation to hold Mentoring Program for Teachers". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "Nigeria's family life based on outdated culture – Praise Fowowe". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
- ^ "Praise Fowowe: Pioneering Family Life Solutions for Sustainable Society – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "Funda Wazi Foundation to hold Mentoring Program for Teachers". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
- ^ Omogbolagun, Tope (2019-09-20). "My marriage...Praise Fowowe". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-03-22.