Partnership with the Foundation is available to persons or organizations whose interests are consistent with the goals of the Foundation. The decision of the Governing Council on Partnership shall be final. Prospective Partners must be a person or organization of good and impeccable character, mentally and intellectually sound, capable of making a useful contribution to the advancement, progress, and well-being of the Foundation and consequently that of humanity. Such a person must have attained the age of eighteen (18) years, and if an organization, such an organization must have existed for a minimum period of two (2) years.
Partnership Committee
The Governing Council may establish a Partnership Committee to recommend guidelines governing partnerships with the Foundation and rules governing Partners’ relationship with the Foundation.
Rights and Obligations
Upon signing a partnership agreement, a Partner shall be deemed to have accepted to abide by the provisions of the constitution of the Foundation, its policies and programs, and comply with every lawful directive and decision of the Foundation or any of its organs. Partnership with the Foundation shall confer on the individual the right to enjoy all privileges accruing from Partnership with the Foundation.
Financial Contributions by Partners
Partners’ financial contributions and rules governing such contributions shall be determined by the Partnership agreement as decided from time by the Governing Council or the Partnership Committee so mandated.
Termination of Partnership
Termination of Partnership with the Foundation may be by termination in writing, revocation of the Partnership agreement, bankruptcy, mental impairment, or death. Provided that the decision as to acceptance and refusal, or rejection of termination, shall lie with the Governing Council.
My upbringing instilled in me the values of hard work, diligence, honesty, respect for others, and the fear of God, while the Nigerian state provided me with a quality formal education. However, through my extensive travels across the country, I have observed that while intelligence and energy are evenly distributed, opportunities are not. As a result, many are denied the chance to live their lives to the fullest.
I feel a deep obligation to give back because of the wonderful life and opportunities I have received from the Nigerian state. I have decided to devote a significant part of my life to contributing my time, money, and skills to worthy causes where I can make a difference.
As we work towards building a great Nigeria, one of our highest priorities must be the well-being of our children and the less privileged. The vision of a new society should be evident in our efforts to address the needs of our youth and those in need. It is my firm belief that the true measure of a society’s soul is revealed in how it treats its children and the less privileged.
The Foundation is all about opening doors of opportunity and unlocking the potential of our youth and the less privileged. Our primary goal is to empower them to engage positively and succeed in all aspects of life, preparing them for a better future. Our actions, policies, and the institutions we create should be imbued with care, respect, and love.
These are the principles that led me to establish the Oladele Oyelola Foundation. The Foundation provides a means for people, including myself, to make a direct contribution to alleviating the struggles of Nigerians in need. The establishment of the Oladele Oyelola Foundation is timely, representing a focused effort to mobilize our energies, experiences, and resources to give back to the community and the nation that has given us so much. It is founded on the belief that while we can make a small difference as individuals, together, as an institution, our collective efforts will make a vast impact.