Leadership
The people who lead
The President leads, a Board of Trustees governs, and a Country Head directs the programs delivered in Nigeria.
Ms Olayinka Amope Afolabi
President
A philanthropist and humanitarian with a deep passion for making a positive impact in people’s lives. Born in Lagos State and raised in Eruwa, Oyo State, Nigeria, and now living in the United States, she leads our work across Nigeria and the United States.
Ambassador Adekunle Badmus
Chairperson, Board of Trustees
A diplomat, entrepreneur, and advocate for youth empowerment, serving as Founder and Global President of The Global Clusters, an initiative for cross-sector collaboration across Africa and beyond. He chairs our Board of Trustees.
Afolabi Dare David
Country Head, Nigeria
An entrepreneur, media strategist, and humanitarian leader who directs our work in Nigeria. He is a graduate of Business Studies from Lagos State Polytechnic, with further certifications in content creation management and data analysis.
How it is governed
The foundation is a nonprofit corporation formed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 317A, and under that statute the board governs. Ambassador Adekunle Badmus chairs the Board of Trustees, and a Country Head directs the programs run in Nigeria.
Writing to us
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