Who We Are
The Omole Foundation, headquartered in Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, is a family-founded philanthropic organization committed to advancing sustainable development through education and healthcare initiatives.
Established by Professor and Mrs. Bamitale Omole and their children, the Foundation operates on the principles of compassion, equity, and opportunity for all. Our interventions are centered on three key areas:
Educational Support
We believe education is the foundation of national transformation. Through scholarships, mentorship, and school support, we open doors of opportunity for young Nigerians. Our goal is to empower minds that will shape a more informed, equitable, and innovative future.
Primary Healthcare
Healthy families are the foundation of thriving communities. Our foundation strengthens primary healthcare by supporting services that span all stages of life from preventive care and chronic disease management to emergency support and community health education.
Maternal Healthcare
Healthy families build healthy nations. Our healthcare initiatives focus on maternal and child wellness, preventive care, and community health education. We work to ensure that every mother and child especially in rural communities has access to quality, life-saving care.
Our Vision
A world in which every child has access to quality education, every mother survives and thrives, and every community flourishes in health and opportunity.
Our Mission
To empower marginalized and under-resourced communities beginning in Ekiti State and across Nigeria by providing essential resources, capacity-building programs, and equitable access to education and healthcare, thereby fostering inclusive and sustainable growth.
Our Core Values
These values are the foundation of our work, directing our actions, inspiring our mission, and grounding our commitment to positive change.
Integrity
Upholding transparency and accountability in all our initiatives.
Compassion
Serving humanity with empathy and respect.
Equity
Promoting fair access to opportunities regardless of background or circumstance.
Sustainability
Ensuring long-term impact through community engagement and empowerment.
Our Founders
Professor Bamitale Omole and Mrs. Olubola Omole, together with their children, founded The Omole Foundation as an enduring expression of their family’s commitment to education, service, and community development.
The Omole family shares a collective vision to build a Nigeria where knowledge, health, and moral integrity empower individuals to create lasting change. Their decision to establish the Foundation stems from a deep belief that enduring leadership is rooted in shared values and that those values must be nurtured, protected, and passed on to strengthen society.
Rooted in the culturally rich town of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, the Omole family represents a proud heritage of diligence, scholarship, and service. Through their Foundation, they seek to extend that legacy advancing education, leadership, and primary healthcare as pathways to national renewal.
Professor Bamitale Omole
Professor Bamitale Omole is a renowned Professor of International Relations, academic reformer, and public intellectual whose work spans education, governance, and national development. His leadership is grounded in a philosophy of service and intellectual integrity.
As former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Omole distinguished himself as a visionary leader who strengthened academic excellence, research capacity, and institutional transparency. His reforms elevated the university’s global standing and inspired a culture of merit-driven leadership across Nigeria’s higher education sector. Professor Omole also served as Chairman of the Governing Council of Ekiti State University, where he oversaw transformative governance initiatives that enhanced institutional accountability and academic performance.
A respected voice on international affairs and national policy, Professor Omole continues to contribute to debates on education, diplomacy, governance, and development. His passion for nation-building is matched by his advocacy for integrating education, ethical leadership, and public health as the foundation of sustainable growth in Nigeria.
Mrs. Olubola Omole
Mrs. Olubola Omole is an administrator, and advocate for community empowerment whose work emphasizes compassion, faith, and social responsibility. She has devoted her career to promoting education, family health, and women’s empowerment, helping bridge the gap between learning and wellbeing in underserved communities.
Guided by her Christian faith and strong moral principles, Mrs. Omole has supported numerous
initiatives in primary healthcare, maternal and child wellness, and community education. Her mentorship and advocacy for young women continue to inspire a new generation to pursue excellence while upholding the values of integrity and service.
Together, Professor and Mrs. Omole have built a legacy of intellectual leadership and humanitarian service grounded in the belief that a nation’s true progress is measured by the health, knowledge, and character of its people.
Meet Our Trustees
The Board of Trustees of The Omole Foundation is composed of accomplished professionals, and leaders united by a shared vision — to advance education, leadership, and primary healthcare in Nigeria.
Together, they bring decades of experience in academia, governance, medicine, development, and public service. Their collective wisdom ensures that the Foundation remains anchored in its founding values of integrity, service, and excellence, while responding effectively to the evolving needs of Nigerian communities.
Guided by their commitment to excellence and integrity, the Trustees of The Omole Foundation serve as custodians of the Foundation’s mission — ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustainability in all its programs.
Together, they embody a spirit of service and leadership that reflects the values of the Foundation’s founders and the enduring belief that education, health, and ethical leadership are the cornerstones of a thriving nation.
A distinguished Professor of International Relations and former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Omole provides strategic direction and academic leadership to the Foundation. As a respected voice in education and national policy, he ensures that the foundation’s initiatives align with the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and impact.
An educator and advocate for women’s empowerment, Mrs. Omole brings compassion and community insight to the Foundation’s programs. Her leadership strengthens the Foundation’s outreach in health and family development, ensuring that every initiative reflects the values of
care, equity, and sustainability.
With a background in health systems and public health, Tosin Omole contributes to the Foundation’s work in community health, preventive care, and capacity building. His guidance ensures that the Foundation’s healthcare programs reach the most underserved populations and deliver measurable results.
A passionate advocate for educational access for children and young adults, innovation and women empowerment. Kemi Omole represents the next generation of leadership within the Foundation. She oversees initiatives focused on youth empowerment, scholarships and special programs, helping young Nigerians unlock their full potential through learning and leadership.
A legal practitioner with expertise in corporate governance, ethics, and nonprofit law, Tomi ensures that the Foundation’s operations adhere to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. She provides legal oversight on partnerships, compliance, and policy frameworks reinforcing the foundation’s reputation as a trusted and responsible civic institution.
A professional in Information Technology and Computer Systems, Tunde drives the Foundation’s digital transformation agenda. He leads initiatives to integrate technology into education and healthcare delivery, promote digital literacy and enhance data systems for program monitoring and impact evaluation.
Collective Stewardship
Guided by their commitment to excellence and integrity, the Trustees of The Omole Foundation serve as custodians of the Foundation’s mission ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustainability in all its programs.
Together, they embody a spirit of service and leadership that reflects the values of the foundation’s founders and the enduring belief that education, health, and ethical leadership are the cornerstones of a thriving nation.