Juliet Ikhayere
Legal Practitioner, Linguist, and Civic Education Advocate
Juliet is a Legal Practitioner, Linguist, Civic Education Advocate, Arbitrator, and Farmer, known for her unwavering commitment to an impact-oriented society. With a diverse background encompassing advocacy, social analysis, entrepreneurship, and ADR skills, she believes in fostering sustainable wealth creation from her entrepreneurial ventures since her university days, where she was honoured as Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013. Presently engaged in fish farming, she actively addresses the needs of her local community.
Her passion for inclusive leadership led her to active civic participation at the young age of 18 during the 2012 Edo State Gubernatorial elections and the 2015 General Elections, where she served as a Presiding Officer, coordinating on-site activities. Having contested twice in the 2022 and 2023 Nigeria election cycles, Juliet’s core passion for nation-building and diplomatic engagement with the electorate is evident.
Juliet’s relentless commitment to good governance, quality leadership, and advocacy underscores her candidacy for the Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship Program. She is confident that her participation will not only foster personal growth but also inspire and encourage the commitment of other young individuals in society.