Bukola Oriola

Bukola Oriola is a speaker, author, mentor, advocate, entrepreneur, consultant, and member, U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. Appointed by President Barack Obama in December 2015, Oriola is also an award winning journalist and a survivor of labor trafficking and domestic violence.

She depicts her experiences in a book, “Imprisoned: The Travails of a Trafficked Victim”, to serve as an eye opener about human trafficking to everyone around the world. Sequel to that is her newly released book, “A Living Label: An Inspirational Memoir and Guide”, where she documented her journey as a survivor and advocate to inspire other survivors. She has dedicated her life to helping others by sharing her story, and offering practical solutions to service providers, clinics, community members, and law enforcement on how to help victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

She was highlighted as OVC Consultant Spotlight in January 2017 for Human Trafficking Awareness Month and awarded Change Maker 2009 by the Minnesota Women’s Press for her courage. She also received the Empowerment Award in May 2016 from the Student Senate at Metropolitan State University, Minnesota for her inspiring work in human trafficking advocacy. Graduating in Spring 2017, She is a recipient of the President’s Outstanding Student Award and was selected to give the commencement speech on May 1, 2017 at Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ms. Oriola is the producer of Imprisoned Show, a TV talk show dedicated to educating the public about human trafficking, reinforcing awareness, and advocating for victims of human trafficking and domestic abuse. She earned an associate’s degree in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria, and expected to receive her Bachelor’s of Art Degree with a focus on Community Leadership and Diversity from the Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, Minnesota in 2017.

Oriola is the founder, The Enitan Story, a nonprofit organization with a mission to advocate for victims and empowers survivors of human trafficking and domestic abuse, and owner, Bukola Braiding and Beauty Supply, LLC.