EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JAMES ADENIYI
Provides executive leadership and operational direction for the foundation’s mission and programme execution.
Founder & Leadership
Meet the leadership behind a foundation built for impact.
The Eli Adewole Foundation is led by a mission-driven team committed to empowering entrepreneurs, expanding opportunity, supporting students, strengthening communities, and building practical pathways for long-term transformation.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit — United StatesRegistered Nonprofit — NigeriaUnited Nations ECOSOC Consultative Status
Leadership shaped by vision, service and execution.
EAF brings together leadership, vision, service, and a shared commitment to sustainable impact through practical programmes, strong partnerships, and responsible support systems.
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Mission Leadership
Guiding the foundation with clarity, structure, and purpose.
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Programme Execution
Building practical pathways for entrepreneurs, students, and youth.
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Responsible Impact
Serving with integrity, transparency, and long-term focus.
Founder Profile
Olanrewaju “Jay” Adewole
Founder & Chairman
Jay Adewole is an entrepreneur and business leader committed to empowering African entrepreneurs through practical support, strategic guidance, and opportunities for growth.
His vision for the Foundation is rooted in the belief that entrepreneurship can create jobs, strengthen communities, and drive long-term transformation.
Through EAF, that vision expands into a broader mission of mentorship, education support, entrepreneurship grants, skills acquisition training, volunteer service, and opportunity access for young people and emerging leaders.
Leadership philosophy
Build people. Create access. Protect trust. Measure progress. Serve with dignity.
Leadership & Team
A team committed to service, excellence and responsible impact.
Each team member plays a role in helping the Foundation serve entrepreneurs effectively and build for long-term transformation.
TREASURER
ELIZABETH OKIKIOLA
Supports financial stewardship, fiscal responsibility, and accountability across foundation activities.
SECRETARY
ANTHONIA OPRAH
Supports documentation, coordination, records, and administrative continuity for the foundation.
DIRECTOR
TAIWO OMIRINDE
Provides leadership support, mission alignment, and strategic direction for foundation initiatives.
FUNDRAISING CHAIR
AFEEZ ALABI
Supports donor engagement, fundraising strategy, and resource development for mission programmes.
GRANTS COORDINATOR
ABIODUN BASHORUN
Coordinates grant pathways, application flow, and programme support tied to foundation opportunities.
PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
ODUNTAN NICHOLAS ENITAN
Supports programme planning, implementation, participant experience, and delivery excellence.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION
SAMUEL OGBA
Supports communications, storytelling, visibility, outreach, and public engagement for the mission.
Board of Advisors
Strategic guidance that strengthens the foundation’s mission.
The Board of Advisors provides strategic guidance, professional insight, governance perspective, and mission-aligned support to strengthen the Foundation’s work.
David Wilson
Chairperson / Financial Advisor
Provides advisory guidance on financial strategy, stewardship, and mission-aligned accountability.
Mike Roberts
Legal Advisor
Supports legal guidance, risk awareness, compliance perspective, and responsible foundation development.
Emily Adams
Program Development Advisor
Supports programme design, development thinking, and strengthening of participant-focused initiatives.
How We Work
Mission and execution must move together.
The team is guided by a commitment to excellence, integrity, collaboration, and practical impact.
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Built Around Purpose
At the heart of EAF is a team that believes in people, possibility, and purpose.
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Integrity First
We serve with accountability, clear standards, and responsible communication.
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Practical Impact
We focus on programmes, partnerships, and support systems that can help people grow.
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Shared Commitment
We work together to empower entrepreneurs, strengthen communities, and create opportunity.
What Unites Our Team
One foundation. One mission. Many ways to serve.
Our team and Board of Advisors are united by a shared commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, serving with integrity, building meaningful partnerships, creating practical measurable impact, and contributing to stronger communities.
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Empower
Support entrepreneurs, students, and emerging leaders with practical opportunities.
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Serve
Lead with integrity, humility, accountability, and respect for the people we support.
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Partner
Build meaningful relationships that expand reach, resources, and programme strength.
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Impact
Create practical and measurable progress for young people and communities.
Join the team behind the mission.
Whether you are a partner, supporter, entrepreneur, mentor, volunteer, donor, or advocate, we invite you to connect with the team behind the Foundation and be part of the work we are building.