Meet The Team

Obioma is an intersex and human rights activist, they are Founder and Executive Director of Intersex Nigeria (Center for Healthcare Development and Youth Empowerment). Obioma holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management. In 2021, they authored a report on “Situation of Intersex Persons in Africa During Covid-19 Pandemic” this was a global intersex movement effort to understand the situation of intersex persons during the Covid-19 pandemic. Their activism and advocacy is to promote visibility, respect and recognition of rights of intersex people in Nigeria and Globally. The passion to change various issues and challenges around healthcare, SRH-R and wellbeing faced by intersex persons drives their mission at Intersex Nigeria. Obioma also specialize in research, environmental conservation, and sustainability. They belong to various national, regional and international Committees working towards improving the rights and wellbeing of intersex people. Their hobbies include traveling, playing board games and reading.