Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation : A Brief Of Our Success Story
Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation was set up in memory of Aremo Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan (Popularly known as BABU) to further Propagate his Legacies; Philanthropic Activities, Human Capital Development Initiative, Social Intervention, Community Development, Social Justice, Peaceful Co-existence among the Citizenry.
AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Human Capital Development
• Economic Empowerment/Poverty Alleviation
• Universal Basic Education Development
• Community Development And Social Intervention
• Training And Skill Acquisition Programmes
• Youth Development cum Mentorship
• Public Health And Peace Advocacy
OUR SUCCESS STORY IN BRIEF
In the last two years, Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation has empowered Thousands of Vulnerable, Widows, Widowers, Artisans and Technicians with Equipment and disbursed Grants to Small and Medium Business Owners to promote the development of Local Economy, Self-reliance and Prosperity for all.
In its Periodic Economic Empowerment cum Social Intervention Programme, Free Food Items and Cash Gifts had been given to Widows and Widowers in Lagos.
As part of its core objectives, Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation has organised Free Summer Coaching and Carrier Talks for Primary and Secondary School Students. The Participating Students were trained in Skills Acquisition such as Computer-Digital Literacy, Tailoring and Fashion Designing, Catering and Baking, Cosmetology, Musicology, Soap and Disinfectants Production.
It has also Presented Scholarships to Indigent Students and distributed Learning Materials worth millions of Naira.
Free One Hundred JAMB/UTME Forms were gifted to Students to encourage those seeking admissions into Tertiary Institutions and lessen financial burdens on Parents and Guardians.
The Foundation places priority on Formal and Informal Education.
To cushion the resultant effects of the Prevailing economic hardship and Fuel Subsidy Removal in the country, Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation distributed Free Assorted Food Items to the Vulnerable on Lagos Island Local Government and its adjoining communities.
The Physically-Challenged were not left out as they received relief items from the foundation during a visit by the Officials led by its Executive Director, Prince Taiwo Oyekan.
Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation has Constructed Borehole Water Systems in Lagos Communities to curb supply shortage and meet daily need.
It has embarked on Environmental Sanitation Exercise to ensure a Healthier and habitable Community.
In one of its Medical Outreach Programmes, A One-Day Seminar was organised for Hundreds of Youhts in Lagos to teach Personal Hygiene and Community health.
To promote Grassroot Sports Development and Talent Hunting, the NGO organised Football Match Competition for the Youths.
In one of his inspiring speeches, the Leader of Lagos Island Local Government Legislative Arm and Executive Director of Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation, Prince Taiwo Oyekan reiterated his commitment to People-centric Programmes and Community-Social Intervention.
Prince Oyekan further vowed to rekindle Hope of the Vulnerable and make the World a Better Place.
Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation:
For Betterment Of Humanity
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