Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, as the first of four children in a middle-class family, Toyosi learned early that education was her most powerful tool to overcome limitations and drive change. In a society where inequality stifled potential—especially for young girls—she saw learning not just as personal advancement, but as a duty to transform systems in Africa.

From excelling as Head Girl and Social Prefect in school to graduating with Second Class Upper Honours in Civil Law from the University of Jos, Toyosi combined academic excellence with hands-on experience in advocacy, public administration, and youth development—always connecting knowledge to real-world impact.