Lanre Williams-Ayedun

Lanre Williams-Ayedun is the senior vice president of international programs at World Relief, an organization dedicated to humanitarian aid and advocacy for vulnerable populations, particularly in the context of religious persecution. With firsthand experience growing up in Niger, he brings a deep understanding of the complexities affecting communities in the Sahel region, where he has witnessed the tragic decline of tolerance and the rise of extremism. Recently, he has been in the news for his insights on the severe persecution of Christians in Nigeria, emphasizing the urgent need for attention and action from the international community to address the crisis.