Who We Are
Our Story
The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) is a Nigerian-based nonprofit organization that began philanthropic activities in the 1990s but was formally incorporated in 2011.
We focus on programs that sustainably impact the lives of people in communities across Nigeria. This ethos has seen us invest in Healthcare, Education and Socio-Economic Empowerment.
SEOF recognizes that facilitating sustainable community development is essential for creating long-lasting change. The Foundation has adopted a community-driven approach to its development initiatives that emphasizes working closely with community members to identify their needs and develop solutions that address their unique challenges. Through this approach, we foster a sense of community ownership and pride in the projects, leading to greater impact and long-term sustainability.
Our Vision
We envision an Africa where every citizen has access to the resources that they need to effect positive change on a global scale.
Our Mission
Our mission is to facilitate sustainable community development by addressing fundamental needs and empowering communities.
Our Values
Commitment
Compassion
Community
Generosity
Integrity
SIR EMEKA OKWUOSA, CON
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
Emeka Okwuosa is Founder and Chairman of the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation. Emeka guides the overall direction of the Foundation, leads a group of trustees in shaping the Foundation’s strategies and activities, and works to enhance the quality of assistance available to the Foundation’s beneficiaries by collaborating with other national and international philanthropic actors.
Emeka began his philanthropic activities in the 1990s when he started providing, among other things, access to food, clean water and scholarship opportunities throughout various communities in Anambra State. Over the years, his passion for developing human capacity has extended to both his philanthropic and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Emeka graduated in 1982 from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife with a BSc in Electronic & Electrical Engineering and worked for an international multinational oil and gas service company before establishing several companies spanning the oil and gas, mining and agriculture industries. He is currently Group Chief Executive Officer of: Oilserv Group.