By Ayotomiwa Mayomi
The Labalaba Foundation hosted a lupus awareness campaign at Adekunle Ajasin University on May 25, 2026, bringing this together individuals interested in raising awareness about lupus disease.
The campaign led by Oluwabori Ajayi, the university and outreach coordinator for the Labalaba Foundation, along with students from the university. The event aimed to highlight the consequences of lupus and promote preventive measures.
According to Oluwabori Ajayi, the primary objectives of the campaign were to create awareness, develop a supportive community, and attract government attention for further assistance. The target audiences included students, health researchers, lupus patients, health stakeholders, and families of those affected by the disease.
Health researcher Oluwabori Favour, an alumnus of Adekunle Ajasin University, identified common symptoms of lupus, explaining that it is a chronic autoimmune disease. Symptoms may include butterfly rashes, excessive fatigue, joint pain, and migraines.
A participant named Funmilayo, from criminology department, expressed her motivation for joining the initiative, indicating her concern for the societal impact of lupus and her desire to contribute to the Labalaba initiatives.
Oluwabori Ajayi also emphasized that the community is accessible for those interested in participating in awareness efforts.
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