Ayomide Akindolie-Igwe
Executive Director
Ayomide Akindolie-Igwe
Executive Director
Her engagement with the enterprise development ecosystem has been shaped through a combination of research, program design, and direct support to entrepreneurs. She has contributed to the design of large-scale enterprise development and youth employment initiatives, and has worked closely with small businesses as a mentor and judge on local and global entrepreneurship platforms.
Most recently, Ayomide served as Director, Special Projects at One Acre Fund, where she led enterprise-wide strategic initiatives to strengthen organisational performance and support the organisation’s ambition to double its program reach to over 10 million smallholder farmers. Prior to this, she worked at The Coca-Cola Company, where she led Strategy, Planning & Innovation for a business unit spanning 33 markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, and later established the company’s Africa Macroeconomics & Industry Intelligence function to inform long-term market strategy.
Earlier in her career, Ayomide spent several years as a strategy consultant at Dalberg, managing and delivering over 30 projects across more than 15 countries. Her work covered enterprise development policy and program design, financial inclusion, agriculture, and digital innovation, including contributions to national strategy processes such as Nigeria’s Strategic Framework for Job Creation & Youth Employment and the National Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Ayomide holds an MBA in General Management from Lagos Business School, a B.Sc. in Accounting from Covenant University, and is a Chartered Accountant (ACA). Outside work, she is a travel and art enthusiast, a music lover, and a landscape photographer.
Blessing Sunday
Brands & Marketing Manager
Blessing Sunday
Brands & Marketing Manager
Prior to Joining FATE Foundation, Blessing worked as the Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Fifth Gear Plus Consulting; a business consulting firm. She also served as the Business Development Officer and Editor at Commercial Law Development Services, a legal support organization as well as the Lead Trainer at BUS Public Speaking Academy. At FATE Foundation, Blessing is responsible for developing creative and innovative communication and storytelling strategies in line with FATE Foundation’s strategic goals and priorities in other to increase her reach and visibility.
Oluchi Johnson-Achibiri
Digital & Innovation Manager
Oluchi Johnson-Achibiri
Digital & Innovation Manager
At FATE Foundation, Oluchi leads digital initiatives that support the organization's mission to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses. She has successfully developed and implemented transformative platforms including:
- SOAR (CRM platform) – streamlined stakeholder engagement, resulting in a 60% increase in engagement metrics.
- MSMEhub – an online resource hub that has reached over 300,000 users with curated educational content.
- Business Plan Developer Tool – enabled 3,000+ entrepreneurs to generate investment-ready business plans.
- Learning Experience Redesign – led the transformation of learning for 9,000+ entrepreneurs, including a web-based LMS, a gamified chat-based LMS, and an AI-powered financial tracker.
As a member of FATE’s management team, she contributes to fostering cross-functional collaboration and organizational innovation. Her career vision is to leverage technology and creativity to build dynamic, accessible, and relevant learning environments that empower individuals to thrive.
Outside of work, Oluchi is a writer, poet, and spoken word artist. She recently published her debut novel, Tangled in Lagos—a rich exploration of the vibrancy and complexity of life in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Olusola Abraham
Finance & Investments Manager
Olusola Abraham
Finance & Investments Manager
Prior to joining the FATE Team, Olusola has worked has a Finance Manager in a group company with subsidiaries in the agriculture, travels and BDC industry. She has also consulted for several SMEs in Nigeria.
Olusola worked as an ICAN lecturer, training and preparing students for the Institute’s examinations.
At FATE Foundation, Olusola oversees all aspects of the end-to-end financial operations, including accounting, investment management, tax management, forecasting and risk management. She serves as a member of the FATE management team and a key collaborator, providing financial expertise and guidance to the finance and fundraising committee, the budget committee, management team and program staff across FATE key divisions.
Olusola is passionate about startups and SME financial management and have been actively contributing to its development in Nigeria.
Temitope Rumide
HR & Admin Manager
Temitope Rumide
HR & Admin Manager
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations and a member of the Human Resource Certification Institute, certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRi), as well as an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM).
Before FATE, Temitope worked as Human Resource and Admin Manager at Canvest Nigeria Limited, overseeing employee lifecycle management and daily operations. Before that, she managed operations and employee development at Etiwa Tech Limited/GTE.
Temitope’s experiences span employee relations, sponsorship management, and mentoring at Echoes of Mercy and Hope Foundation, in addition to roles with Lydia Hearts Initiative and Brooks and Blake as an Administrative and Client Service Officer. I am also dedicated to volunteer work, mentoring, and facilitating development sessions.
Oyindamola Adeosun
Finance Associate
Oyindamola Adeosun
Finance Associate
Olutola Olukanni
Learning Experience Lead
Olutola Olukanni
Learning Experience Lead
At FATE Foundation, she gives support to the vast range of top professionals who volunteer for the organisation in different capacities.
She also works with the program managers across the different units to match volunteers, monitor their engagement and activities across all FATE programmes, and also ensure that they are celebrated and recognised appropriately.
Olutola has her interest spanning across content strategy and writing across several sectors, brand communication, advocacy for women’s involvement in business and leadership, agribusiness, fashion and arts and craft. On the side, Olutola makes beautiful dresses, volunteers for programs/events and manage communities of teenagers and youths interested in their personal development and relevance in their chosen fields.
Olamide Ogunkayode
Software Developer
Olamide Ogunkayode
Software Developer
He holds a degree in Computer Science and has expertise in a range of programming languages and frameworks, including JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, and SQL, as well as React, and Node.js. His combined background in technology and digital visibility enables him to deliver impactful solutions that bridge innovation and accessibility, while contributing to FATE Foundation’s vision .
Outside of work, Olamide enjoys music and football.
Abdul Panti
IT Services Officer
Abdul Panti
IT Services Officer
Praise Mobolaji-Ajasa
IT Services Officer
Praise Mobolaji-Ajasa
IT Services Officer
Prior to joining FATE Foundation, Praise worked as an IT Executive at a fast-rising diagnostic centre, where he was responsible for managing the IT department and ensure the smooth running of all IT Resources. He also worked as an IT Officer at one of Nigeria’s finest FMCG company, where he managed the company’s website and gave tier-2 level support to members of staff.
At FATE, Praise is the ITS Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for managing and maintaining computer servers and various network systems, as well as ensure the smooth, efficient and secure operations of all tech-needs and services throughout the Foundation.
Praise’s interest lies in exploring new and innovative ways of leveraging technology to improve the quality and efficiency of work. In his free time, he enjoys playing musical instruments, exploring new places and enjoying quality time with friends and family.
Gloria Ojutalayo
Finance Associate
Gloria Ojutalayo
Finance Associate
Gloria earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Kwara State University, Nigeria, where she honed her analytical skills and gained a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles.
Prior to joining FATE, Gloria worked as an Account Assistant at SKLD Integrated Services, where she played a key role in ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of organizational income, managing petty cash posting and reconciliation, conducting comprehensive bank reconciliations, filing and remitting VAT, and maintaining the fixed asset register.
Currently, as a Finance Associate at FATE, Gloria is responsible for managing and optimizing the organization’s financial operations. She oversees financial records, ensures accuracy in documentation, performs bank and customer reconciliations, prepares financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards, manages journal entries, and assists with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Gloria also collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, identifies trends, and supports the organization’s financial decision-making through accurate and timely reporting.
Passionate about continuous learning, Gloria focuses on advancing her financial literacy and exploring innovative tools and strategies to enhance financial processes. Outside of work, she enjoys activities that promote personal and professional development, and she is committed to contributing to the growth of her peers through knowledge sharing.
Temidayo Oderinde
Graphics Designer
Temidayo Oderinde
Graphics Designer
Oluwatobiloba Badejo
Digital Marketing Lead
Oluwatobiloba Badejo
Digital Marketing Lead
Rachael Olurinde
HR and Administrative Officer
Rachael Olurinde
HR and Administrative Officer
Ibukunoluwa Daramola
Marketing Officer
Ibukunoluwa Daramola
Marketing Officer
Joseph Fasalejo
Graphics Design Intern
Joseph Fasalejo
Graphics Design Intern
Olabode Peters
Facility Manager
Olabode Peters
Facility Manager
Felix Oladimeji
Facility Support Officer
Felix Oladimeji
Facility Support Officer
Daniel Olusile
Programme Support Officer
Daniel Olusile
Programme Support Officer
Ololade Siyanbola
Social Media Intern
Ololade Siyanbola
Social Media Intern
Oluwafunmilayo Makinde
Data Analyst
Oluwafunmilayo Makinde
Data Analyst
She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science Prior to FATE Foundation, Oluwafunmilayo worked as a data analyst with GSD Solutions, Volunteered at The Grow Network At FATE, she works closely with the Digital Innovation Manager to analyse data, generate insights, and support decision-making for digital products and projects.
She is responsible for collecting, organising, and maintaining data from various digital platforms while ensuring accuracy and integrity. She analyses user engagement, behavioural patterns, and key performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for optimisation. Additionally, she tracks key performance indicators (KPIs), develops dashboards and visual reports using tools such as Power BI, and supports project performance monitoring, including timelines and resource utilisation. Through her work, she provides data-driven recommendations to stakeholders and contributes to continuous improvement and innovation within digital initiatives. Oluwafunmilayo has a strong interest in leveraging data and technology to design and implement impactful solutions within the fields of education, real estate, agriculture and transportation.
Adenike Adeyemi
Executive Director
Adenike Adeyemi
Executive Director
Under her leadership, FATE Foundation has expanded its FATE School programs to over 1 million individuals across Nigeria’s 36 states, with extensions to Kenya and South Africa. Her leadership has provided critical support through the FATE School to entrepreneurs through training, resources, technical assistance, mentoring, and funding, including disbursing over $2 million in grants and low-interest loans to small and growing businesses, with a focus on young people, women entrepreneurs, and persons with disabilities. Adenike has also institutionalized the FATE Institute, which publishes the annual State of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria report and over 30 research reports, making it a leading resource for entrepreneurship data and policy advocacy in Nigeria.
Adenike is a respected thought leader and is the Chief Editor of FATE Foundation’s research publications. She has also contributed to peer-reviewed publications, including the Brookings Institute’s Foresight Africa 2024 Report and the British Council’s State of Social Enterprise in Nigeria Report. Her insights on entrepreneurship, social innovation, and sustainable development have influenced policy reviews within key regional and global networks, including Youth Business International, the Global Entrepreneurship Research Network, and the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs. As a Senior Fellow at the School of Sustainability, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Adenike lectures on the social sector, sharing her expertise with the next generation of nonprofit leaders and changemakers.
Her academic background includes a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University, where she graduated with a full tuition-paid scholarship, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and African Languages from the University of Ibadan. She is also a 2021 Chevron Fellow and alumna of the Eisenhower Fellowships Global Women Leadership Program.
Beyond her professional achievements, Adenike is deeply committed to philanthropy and corporate governance. She oversaw FATE Foundation’s philanthropy program, which raised and disbursed a $1 million COVID-19 Support Fund in 2020. She serves on several boards, including Youth Business International (YBI), BudgIT, and Oxbridge Tutorial College Foundation, and has held roles as an Independent Non-Executive Director for organizations such as Animal Care, FCSL Financial Services, VDT Group, and Bitflux Communications.
Adenike’s visionary leadership has driven income growth for FATE Foundation, raising funding from partners like Google, Meta, Citi Foundation, and the Ford Foundation, while transitioning the organization to a self-sustaining model with 25% of income derived from non-grant sources. Through innovative initiatives like msmehub.org and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Adenike leadership is aimed at scaling FATE Foundation’s impact to reach 5 million entrepreneurs by 2030. Her unwavering dedication to social impact and entrepreneurship continues to inspire and empower individuals across Africa, driving economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation.
Ayomide Akindolie-Igwe
Executive Director
Ayomide Akindolie-Igwe
Executive Director
Her engagement with the enterprise development ecosystem has been shaped through a combination of research, program design, and direct support to entrepreneurs. She has contributed to the design of large-scale enterprise development and youth employment initiatives, and has worked closely with small businesses as a mentor and judge on local and global entrepreneurship platforms.
Most recently, Ayomide served as Director, Special Projects at One Acre Fund, where she led enterprise-wide strategic initiatives to strengthen organisational performance and support the organisation’s ambition to double its program reach to over 10 million smallholder farmers. Prior to this, she worked at The Coca-Cola Company, where she led Strategy, Planning & Innovation for a business unit spanning 33 markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, and later established the company’s Africa Macroeconomics & Industry Intelligence function to inform long-term market strategy.
Earlier in her career, Ayomide spent several years as a strategy consultant at Dalberg, managing and delivering over 30 projects across more than 15 countries. Her work covered enterprise development policy and program design, financial inclusion, agriculture, and digital innovation, including contributions to national strategy processes such as Nigeria’s Strategic Framework for Job Creation & Youth Employment and the National Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Ayomide holds an MBA in General Management from Lagos Business School, a B.Sc. in Accounting from Covenant University, and is a Chartered Accountant (ACA). Outside work, she is a travel and art enthusiast, a music lover, and a landscape photographer.
Freeman Egboh
Executive Director’s Driver
Freeman Egboh
Executive Director’s Driver
The FATE School
Bambo Adebowale
Dean, The FATE School
Bambo Adebowale
Dean, The FATE School
Aghogho Akporido
Senior Programs Manager & Head Flagship Programs
Aghogho Akporido
Senior Programs Manager & Head Flagship Programs
At FATE Foundation, Aghogho leads the strategic planning and execution of all flagship programmes and entrepreneurship workshops, supporting entrepreneurs across various stages — from idea conception to startup launch and growth. He has directly supported more than 1,000 startups across 20 Nigerian states, collaborating with esteemed partners such as Meta, Youth Business International, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Coca-Cola, and various other prominent international and local organizations.
Aghogho holds an MBA and a Nonprofit Leadership and Management for Senior Executive certificate from Lagos Business School. He is also a certified business development service provider from the Enterprise Development Center, Pan-Atlantic University.
Oluwaseun Oshoniyi
Senior Programs Manager & Head Growth & Alumni Services
Oluwaseun Oshoniyi
Senior Programs Manager & Head Growth & Alumni Services
Eniola Ahmed
Senior Programs Manager & Head Accerelerator Programs
Eniola Ahmed
Senior Programs Manager & Head Accerelerator Programs
Eseosa Aikhionbare
Programs Manager and Head, Learning and Influence
Eseosa Aikhionbare
Programs Manager and Head, Learning and Influence
Oluwafunmibi Ogunbowale
Financial Inclusion Lead
Oluwafunmibi Ogunbowale
Financial Inclusion Lead
Emmanuel Owoeye
AEP, Programs Associate
Emmanuel Owoeye
AEP, Programs Associate
Oreoluwakitan Awobade
Recruiter, FATE School
Oreoluwakitan Awobade
Recruiter, FATE School
Sekinat Oyewolu
Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme Lead
Sekinat Oyewolu
Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme Lead
Sulait Aliu
Orange Corners Innovation Funds Analyst
Sulait Aliu
Orange Corners Innovation Funds Analyst
Oluwadarasimi Akinola
FATE School Programs, Associate
Oluwadarasimi Akinola
FATE School Programs, Associate
Olajumoke Oke-Baatimo
Incubation Programs Officer
Olajumoke Oke-Baatimo
Incubation Programs Officer
Prior to now, Jumoke supported and managed the delivery of Aspiring entrepreneurs’ program- Futuremakers which trained 320 entrepreneurs consisting of 80 Persons with disabilities and 240 tertiary institution students across 16 tertiary institutions and 4 states in Nigeria at FATE Foundation
Jumoke is currently the Incubation Programs Officer at FATE Foundation and I support, Coordinate and monitor the delivery of incubation programs including Entrepreneurial training, Business development support, mentoring and master classes. Jumoke's hobbies are playing volleyball and swimming.
Emmanuel Adesina
Officer, Growth Support Services
Emmanuel Adesina
Officer, Growth Support Services
Adetutu Oluoti
Learning Design Officer
Adetutu Oluoti
Learning Design Officer
Adebayo Ojo
Incubation Fund Manager
Adebayo Ojo
Incubation Fund Manager
Oluwadamilola Alade
Transformers Program Lead
Oluwadamilola Alade
Transformers Program Lead
Soremekun Samson
Learning & Influence Intern
Soremekun Samson
Learning & Influence Intern
Itunuoluwa Adebayo
Alumni Community Officer
Itunuoluwa Adebayo
Alumni Community Officer
She studied Mass Communication at Bowen University. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from NTI. A certificate in Content Writing and Story Telling, and two certificates from PISTIS Life and Leadership Institute.
She worked as a School Principal/ Administrator, and she also worked as a Customer Experience Manager. She last worked as a Warehouse Supervisor, optimizing workflow for production, record keeping of raw materials and general supervision of operations and processes.
At FATE Foundation, she serves as the Alumni Community Officer; developing, coordinating, promoting and evaluating Special events, programs and projects for the FATE School Alumni Community. Ensuring Alumni Members are effectively engaged as well as supporting post programs.
Itunuoluwa is a creative and seasoned Events Planner and Decorator. She runs the Shower Queen Events, and she also runs a training institute, Teach n Tend for Education affiliates. She is an Arts and Crafts enthusiast and instructor. She is a Multipotentialite.
Adedayo Fabiyi
Incubation Programme Intern
Adedayo Fabiyi
Incubation Programme Intern
Esther Ezeamagu
Incubation Fund Intern
Esther Ezeamagu
Incubation Fund Intern
Oluwatobi Adewole
Transformers Program Intern
Oluwatobi Adewole
Transformers Program Intern
She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Caleb University, where she built a solid foundation in software development and problem-solving.
Beyond her academic background, she continues to expand her knowledge by exploring modern tools and trends in web design and development, combining both technical and creative skills to deliver effective solutions.
Prior to joining FATE Foundation, she worked at a tech academy as an instructor, where she taught courses in web design, programming, and the use of Microsoft Office tools. In this role, she was responsible for preparing lesson materials, guiding students through hands-on projects, and ensuring they developed practical, job-ready skills. Her teaching experience also involved mentoring students and supporting their growth in technology.
At FATE Foundation, she serves as a Transformers Program Intern, where she supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of programs designed to help high-growth business owners succeed. Her role involves contributing to program coordination, assisting with implementation processes, and ensuring the smooth delivery of program activities.
She is deeply interested in web design, programming, and continuous learning. She is committed to improving her skills, staying updated with industry trends, and using technology to create meaningful solutions that deliver value to users and businesses.
Onaaraniseoluwa Somiyewo
Incubation Programmes Intern
Onaaraniseoluwa Somiyewo
Incubation Programmes Intern
She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Caleb University, where she built a solid foundation in software development and problem-solving.
Beyond her academic background, she continues to expand her knowledge by exploring modern tools and trends in web design and development, combining both technical and creative skills to deliver effective solutions.
Prior to joining FATE Foundation, she worked at a tech academy as an instructor, where she taught courses in web design, programming, and the use of Microsoft Office tools. In this role, she was responsible for preparing lesson materials, guiding students through hands-on projects, and ensuring they developed practical, job-ready skills. Her teaching experience also involved mentoring students and supporting their growth in technology.
At FATE Foundation, she serves as a Transformers Program Intern, where she supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of programs designed to help high-growth business owners succeed. Her role involves contributing to program coordination, assisting with implementation processes, and ensuring the smooth delivery of program activities.
She is deeply interested in web design, programming, and continuous learning. She is committed to improving her skills, staying updated with industry trends, and using technology to create meaningful solutions that deliver value to users and businesses.
Great Ukazim
Lead, Incubation Programme
Great Ukazim
Lead, Incubation Programme
Michael Ayinla
OCIF Manager
Michael Ayinla
OCIF Manager
Adedoyin Paul
Transformer Program Intern
Adedoyin Paul
Transformer Program Intern
She previously worked at MultiChoice Nigeria as a Technical customer care rep and as a project manager for many NGOs, such as Penner Paul Foundation. She is occupying the position of the transformer programme intern. She will be planning, coordinating, and supporting participants in the entrepreneurship and capacity programmes of the transformer programme.
She is Passionate about quality education and education inclusion. Adedoyin is a visionary social development professional with over 6 years of volunteering experience. She leads initiatives that bridge the gap in access to quality learning for underserved communities, including orphanages, street children, and rural students.
She has successfully executed over 15 projects such as the Book Distribution Drive, Love on the Street, and Virtual Excursion for YDOS 2024, providing mentorship, educational resources, and life skills training. As a public speaker and inspirational educator, she engages young minds on educational topics including academic excellence, career development, and servant leadership. Paul Adedoyin is skilled in project management, leadership, community engagement, and creating sustainable social impact.
She believes ‘’every child has the right to quality education, and through the SDG 4 & 17 goals, we can strive to create educational inclusion and meaningful opportunities for all children, students, and teenagers”.
The FATE Institute
Oyebola Agunloye
Research Programs Lead
Oyebola Agunloye
Research Programs Lead
Oyebola is a graduate of Business Administration from Babcock University.
Rilwan Abuh
Policy Workshop and Dialogue Associate
Rilwan Abuh
Policy Workshop and Dialogue Associate
Victoria Oladipo
Policy Programs Officer
Victoria Oladipo
Policy Programs Officer
Oluwatimilehin Deinde-Adedeji
Head, Policy and Stakeholder Mobilisation
Oluwatimilehin Deinde-Adedeji
Head, Policy and Stakeholder Mobilisation
He holds a PhD in Public Administration from Covenant University, Nigeria, where he previously served as a Lecturer and Researcher. In this role, he taught courses in public policy, strategic planning, strategic management, and strategic leadership, while coordinating academic and policy-focused convenings that brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, and development organisations across Nigeria and beyond. Through platforms such as international conferences, policy dialogues, and institutional forums, he supported cross-sector conversations on governance, service delivery, and development reform.
Oluwatimilehin has provided thought leadership through peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and has collaborated on comparative policy and governance issues within Africa and in broader global contexts. He has also represented the institution at major policy and development convenings, contributing to discussions on public sector reform, infrastructure governance, and partnership-led development. His experience includes programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, and working across government, CSOs, and private sector actors to advance shared policy objectives.
As Head, Policy and Stakeholder Mobilisation Manager at FATE Foundation, he leads the development and execution of the FATE Institute’s policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategy. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the Institute effectively influences entrepreneurship policy in Nigeria, while mobilising key public, private, and development stakeholders around evidence-based insights and initiatives that support entrepreneurs and MSMEs.
When he is not working, Oluwatimilehin enjoys music, travelling, and providing strategic insights to businesses.
Amaka Nwaokolo
Director, The FATE Institute
Amaka Nwaokolo
Director, The FATE Institute
Since 2015 when she joined the Foundation, she has led the development of 35 diverse reports including the Mapping Study of Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (2016); the State of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria reports (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025); and Beyond the Hustle: Nigeria’s Industrial Reawakening (2025). She has also led the delivery of 11 annual Policy Dialogue programmes on Entrepreneurship which bring together key policy stakeholders and ecosystem players across Nigeria’s public, private, and development sectors to deliberate and agree on key policy recommendations around entrepreneurship. She also serves as the Facilitator for the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) MSME Community of Practice where she works with ecosystem stakeholders on key entrepreneurship reform areas like Access to Funding, Access to Markets, and Policy & Regulation.
She is a Yale University and Oxford University alum with certificates in Business and Entrepreneurship and Economics of Public Policy from both institutions.
The FATE Giving
Owolabi Onamade
Strategy and Partnership Lead
Owolabi Onamade
Strategy and Partnership Lead
Meekness Akinwole-Idowu
FATE Scholar Programs Officer
Meekness Akinwole-Idowu
FATE Scholar Programs Officer
She currently serves as the FATE Scholar Programme Officer at FATE Foundation, where she leads coordination and implementation of the FATE Scholar Programme. The programme supports high-potential, entrepreneurial young individuals in gaining access to university education while building early-stage leadership and innovation capacity. In her role, she supports programme design, stakeholder engagement, and execution of activities that advance youth development outcomes.
Meekness is currently pursuing further professional development through the Non-Profit Leadership and Management Programme at Lagos Business School, strengthening her capabilities in leadership, strategy, and organisational effectiveness within the non-profit sector.
She is actively engaged in youth and community development work and continues to contribute to initiatives focused on expanding social impact and strengthening opportunities for underserved populations.
