Fawole Israel
Speaker of the Oyo State Youth Parliament and Research Data Analyst at the Institute of Nursing Research Nigeria
Fawole Israel Opeyemi is a Visionary Nurse Leader, Policy Researcher, and governance advocate passionate about health equity, youth leadership, and institutional reform. As a Master’s student in Nursing at the University of Ibadan, his academic work bridges the fields of health systems strengthening, digital health integration, and political accountability in Nigeria’s healthcare governance.
Currently serving as the Speaker of the Oyo State Youth Parliament and Research Data Analyst at the Institute of Nursing Research Nigeria, Israel leads bold conversations on inclusive governance, youth participation, and evidence-informed policymaking. He is a vocal advocate against lopsided appointments in Nigeria’s health sector, championing equitable representation of professional groups especially nurses and midwives in policy leadership and decision-making roles.
Israel has spearheaded community-led health initiatives, including sickle cell disease advocacy and gender-responsive education campaigns, while engaging in high-level dialogues on health policy and governance. He was formally trained in policy , leadership and strategy at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), and contributed to frameworks that prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration and health justice.
Israel embodies the new wave of youth-led leadership. His vision is anchored on inclusive governance, citizen accountability, and harnessing health as a political investment for national development.
Recognized by Forbes Africa for his frontline advocacy during COVID-19, Israel’s leadership has helped mobilize critical resources for healthcare workers and amplified the voices of marginalized professionals in national discourse.
Through the 2025 Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship, he seeks to deepen his impact on health governance reform, institutional accountability, and strategic policymaking that reflects the realities of frontline professionals and Nigeria’s youth majority.
