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Celebrating a Visionary Leader: Happy Birthday, Mrs. Aduke Aina
Today, we celebrate more than a birthday. We celebrate a life of purpose, compassion, and transformational impact. On behalf of everyone at Akem Foundation, we joyfully honour one of our remarkable co-founders, Mrs Aduke Aina, whose vision, strength, and unwavering commitment continue to shape lives and communities. From the very beginning, Mrs Aina believed that true success is measured not by personal gain, but by the number of lives lifted. That belief is woven into the fabric of Akem Foundation. Her passion for empowering entrepreneurs, supporting education, and standing in the gap for the vulnerable has inspired a movement of hope. Where others see obstacles, she sees opportunities. Where others see limits, she sees potential. Where others hesitate, she acts with courage. Through her support, countless individuals have been encouraged to dream again. Young entrepreneurs have received support. Families have found hope. Communities have experienced the tangible expression of compassion. Her life reminds us that leadership is not about titles; it is about responsibility, service, and consistency. Mrs Aina embodies all three. Birthdays are not just markers of age; they are milestones of impact. We celebrate today, we are reminded that this is only the beginning of an even greater influence. The seeds you have sown are growing. The lives you have touched are multiplying. The vision you carry is expanding beyond borders. May this new year bring greater strength for bigger assignments, divine wisdom for strategic decisions, and renewed passion for transformative impact The joy that comes from seeing lives permanently changed As a foundation, we commit to continue building on the values you helped establish: integrity, excellence, compassion, and purposeful leadership. Mrs Aduke Aina, thank you for being a pillar, a visionary, and a beacon of hope. May this new chapter of your life be your most impactful yet. Happy Birthday! The entire Akem Foundation family celebrates you today and always.
AKEM Foundation congratulates Babajide Sanwo-Olu
We congratulate His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his recent re-election as the Governor of Lagos State. The people of Lagos have made their voices clear at the polls, and they have overwhelmingly chosen to entrust their future in your capable hands once again. We are proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our governor, and his victory in the recent election. The past few years have been challenging for everyone, and the proof of your leadership has shown how diligent and committed you are to your people. However, despite these challenges, Governor Sanwoolu has worked tirelessly to ensure that Lagos continues to thrive. Your leadership has laid the foundation for a better future for all Lagosians by improving infrastructure and creating jobs. As we look ahead, we're confident that you will continue to inspire us with your transparent, accountable, and progressive government. Your commitment to excellence has been evident throughout your first term, and we have no doubt that it will carry through to your second term. At AKEM Foundation, we extend our warmest congratulations to Governor Babajide Sanwoolu on his well-deserved re-election. Your unwavering dedication to serving the people of Lagos is a testament to your outstanding leadership. We thank you for your resilience and strength during these challenging times. Once again, congratulations on your victory and best wishes for a successful second term. The future of Lagos is bright under your leadership. AKEM Foundation
AKEM Foundation gives 1 million Naira to Initiatives
Aside from SAMDOK Private School that got supported by the foundation with a sum of N250,000, other institutions that were supported are Goshen Homes Orphanage, Smiles for the Orphans and Orphanage Initiatives, and Christ Light Special Mission for the Deaf. Each of these initiative also got N 250,000 to support the great works they do. Goshen Homes Orphanage help children without parents get hope and quality education. The organization was founded by the late wife of Prof. Albert Oikelome. On behalf of the initiative, the Professor of of Musicology and Performance Studies at the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos appreciated the foundation for the support. He mentioned how this would further help the vision of the late founder for the children as he received the cheque. Smiles for the Orphans and Orphanage Initiatives is focused on bringing joy to the hearts of children who lost their parents. With this fund, the provision for the daily needs of the children can be met. The founder gave so much gratitude to the foundation for supporting this course. Christ Light Special Mission for the Deaf help in educating and supporting individuals with deaf and dumb issues. The founder making gesticulations like the recipients of the support would do, showed so much gratitude to the foundation. The sum of money is to support indigent pupils and young graduates to succeed in life. The organization will be administered by Dr. Mrs. Ajoke Ogunsan. We will keep doing our best to ensure that education and entrepreneurship is supported with no one being denied the privilege.
Happy International Women's Day
You have in you super powers different from what the males have. You add a special beauty to your families. You complement the world with your initiatives. What a amazing jewels our world is privilege to have. Thanks for bearing children in your womb. Thanks for multiplying the visions in our hearts. Thanks for challenging yourself to win. You all have proven to us that possibilities ar real. Keep making the differences you can on all sides. We celebrate all women across the world now and always.
SAMDOK Private School gets support
Being the first private school in the community where Late (Engr) Akinola and Emiola Ogunsan resided, the foundation considered Samdok Private School as a beneficiary of the first round of support. The school was presented with a cheque of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000) which was received by the proprietress and a pupil of the school. This is to support pupils whose parents are not able to meet up with the payment of the school fees as a subsidy to ensure they can continually study and learn. Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, on behalf of the foundation stated that this is just a beginning as more will be done to ensure even more school children can benefit from the foundation. On behalf of the school, the recipients showed immense gratitude to the foundation for this contribution to quality education to financially unprivileged children. We will keep doing our best to ensure that education is supported and more children can gain access to it.
AKEM Foundation's logo revealed
Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG in charge of Zone 2 (Lagos and Ogun), AIG Bode Adeleke and his Wife, Mrs. Modupe Adeleke Reveal Foundation's logo. During the opening ceremony of the foundation and thanksgiving event, the AIG reveled the logo which shows the pictures of the Late (Engr) Akinola and Late Mrs. Emiola Ogunsan. It showed the professional outlook of Engr Akinola and the cultural outlook of Mama Emiola.
The Ogunsans Launch AKEM Foundation
AIG Adeleke, CP Alabi, CP Fayoade, others enjoin Nigerians to copy model - Supreme Magazine In preserving the twin legacies of their late parents which is quality education and economic empowerment, the children of late Engr. Akinola and late Mrs. Emiola Ogunsan have initiated a foundation which will cater to the needs of indigent students and entrepreneurs in the society. Initiated and funded by the Ogunsan siblings comprising Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, Abbey Ogunsan, Lady Aduke Aina and Folorunsho Ogunsan, the AKEM Foundation will support pupils, empower people just as their parents were passionately doing for people while they were alive. The AKEM Foundation was launched by the Ogunsans last Sunday 8th January in Lagos with the esteemed presence of friends, families, and well-wishers. The dignitaries include the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG in charge of Zone 2 (Lagos and Ogun), AIG Bode Adeleke and his Wife, Mrs. Modupe; the Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi; the Commissioner of Police (Armament), Force HQ Abuja, CP Adegoke Fayoade and his Wife; the Commissioner of Police (Railways), CP Yetunde Longe; the MD/CEO of Infinity Paints, Mr. Sehindemi Johnson; Pastor Olaolu Akinola; Professor Albert from University of Lagos, Babajide Pinheiro; Commander Mopol 49, ACP Abubakar Yakubu; Commander RRS Lagos, CSP Saheed Egbeyemi; Chairman Taskforce Lagos, CSP Shola Jejeloye; SP Akerele Adetayo; Gbenga and Omolara Ayoola of Mount Zion Films, among others. The AKEM Foundation will be giving out sums of money to support indigent pupils and young graduates to succeed in life. The organization will be administered by Dr. Mrs. Ajoke Ogunsan. For this first year, four organizations – SAMDOK Private School, Goshen Homes Orphanage, Smiles for the Orphans and Orphanage Initiatives, and Christ Light Special Mission for the Deaf – got N250,000 each at the official launch ceremony. The initiative was hailed as a veritable way to immortalize the late parents rather than to throw lavish parties. Many attendees and beneficiaries at the event who spoke with Supreme International Magazine immensely applauded the thoughtfulness and kindness which has made the 4 Ogunsans to birth the initiative. In his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, the AIG in charge of Zone 2, AIG Bode Adeleke hailed the Ogunsan’s insight for the initiative. ‘It is a laudable thing to do. Our parents, Akinola and Emiola passed away about 19, 15 years ago. And the children are still remembering them. They are not only remembering them, they want to ensure they have good legacies. Special thanks to God Almighty that has put it in their minds. I pray the Lord will give them the enablement to see it to fruition. ‘It is worth emulating and worth supporting. I have lost my parents too. I am going to go back to my family and start something.’ In the same vein, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos Command, CP Abiodun Alabi said: ‘I want to appreciate the children for bringing this together and remembering their parents for who they are and particularly for celebrating them. I want to enjoin them to keep the flag flying. What we are doing today is worth commending.’ On his part, CP Fayoade Adegoke noted about the initiative, ‘even though the parents are gone, some of you will agree with me that their spiritual support. In the course of life, you feel that your mother and father are there with you. I pray for Dr. Ayo and the siblings that no evil will befall them, the spirit of their parents will continue to be with them. As they made this commitment to uniquely honour their parents, honour will not depart from them anywhere they go.’ Also present at the launch, the wife of AIG Bode Adeleke, Mrs. Modupe Adeleke prayed: ‘Dr. Ayo, this is a very laudable idea. I pray that God will back it up. Everything you need to impact lives, God will give you and your siblings. And I pray that your relationship with your siblings, God will continue to perfect it.’ Some of the friends of the family who experienced the goodwill of the parents while alive also spoke. Mr. Sunkanmi Taiwo said ‘Daddy is a disciplinarian and you have to follow his rules. He is passionate about education. When I lost my dad in secondary school, he called me and said that it is not the end of life but I should make up my mind to study. The school that I started after my school is by God’s Grace now an established school and the first teacher that I employed is Abbey Ogunsan.’ Also, Mr. Bamidele said: ‘I remember I use to go to their house and there is no time that the mom will not give me food while the dad would also encourage me. My dad and theirs were colleagues at defunct Nigeria Airways.’ Another friend, Mr. Tomiwa said: ‘I happen to be Daddy’s boy. If I am not in school, he will find out. He is very passionate about education. You just have to read. Dad also intervened when I got admission to University of Maiduguri and my mom didn’t want to release money.’ Describing the essence of the AKEM Foundation, the CEO of Executive Group who is the eldest child of the family, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan noted that the idea is built on the value system and high moral standards that their parents, the late Akinola and Emiola, instilled in them which has shaped them into the individuals they have become. Recalling the strictness of his late Dad Akinola, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan said: ‘We call him Baba soldier, my dad is a military man by all standards and till today when I want to deviate, I hear this man’s voice and I do tell my wife and children. This man was completely in charge of our lives. There was a particular day that he was reading to us and we were not getting it and he punished us so much that my mom screamed from outside ‘don’t kill my children for me’. Then he asked us which of us wanted to go join our mom outside, we all said ‘no, sir’. Dr. Ogunsan also used the opportunity to address the worrisome downturn of parental responsibility. He advised that parents need to maintain discipline because there seems to be a generational problem in which parents in a bid not to appear strict are losing grips and the children are losing the sense of respect, morality, and instruction. He then thanked everyone present at the event. He also gave a public admiration of his siblings, ‘these ones are precious gifts to me. I will do all within my powers to make sure I keep them jealously. Our children are not permitted to fight battles, their generation is a generation of blessing.’