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Founded January 2023

Grief turned into opportunity

Set up by the four Ogunsan siblings in memory of their parents, Engr. Akinola and Mrs. Emiola Ogunsan. Dr. Ogunsan chairs it.
Dr. Ogunsan giving the chairman's opening remark at AKEM Foundation 4.0

Mission

“To empower individuals and communities through access to quality education and the development of entrepreneurial skills, fostering brighter futures and self-sustainability in underprivileged communities.”

  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Discipline
  • Hard work
  • Good character

What it funds

School fees

Subsidies for pupils from families that cannot afford fees.

Orphanages and homes for the deaf

At the launch on 8 January 2023, ₦1 million was shared equally between SAMDOK Private School, Goshen Homes Orphanage, Smiles for the Orphans and Christ Light Special Mission for the Deaf.

Business Support Funding Programme

Grants and mentorship for young entrepreneurs. In 2026, 70 applicants were narrowed to 46, then 20, then a top five who completed five mentorship modules.

Parenting and values

Public conversations on intentional parenting, discipline and values.

Growing each year

2023

4

beneficiary organisations

2024

8

beneficiary organisations

2026

5

entrepreneurs funded

The five 2026 grant recipients holding their cheques on stage with Dr. Ogunsan

2026 business grants

Five young entrepreneurs funded at AKEM Foundation 4.0 on 9 May 2026, chosen from 70 applicants after four rounds of selection and mentorship.

  1. Grand prizeAdetolani Amokaye₦1,500,000
  2. SecondAdeola Deborah₦1,250,000
  3. ThirdNkechi Gift₦1,000,000
  4. FourthEkom Gideon₦750,000
  5. FifthAjala Tiyinloluwa₦500,000
Adeola Deborah receiving an AKEM Foundation business grant
Adeola Deborah
Nkechi Gift receiving an AKEM Foundation business grant
Nkechi Gift
Ajala Tiyinloluwa receiving an AKEM Foundation business grant
Ajala Tiyinloluwa

Awarded on the cheques₦5,000,000

Guests added to the prizes on the night; the foundation reports about ₦6.05 million awarded in total.

Dr. Ayo Ogunsan and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Ajoke Ogunsan, at AKEM Foundation 4.0
Dr. Ayo Ogunsan and Dr. (Mrs) Ajoke Ogunsan at AKEM Foundation 4.0

“Our parents have the heart of gold. That's what we have inherited from them.”

At the foundation’s fourth anniversary, reported by Trek Africa, May 2026

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Grant recipients, guests and Dr. Ogunsan on stage at AKEM Foundation 4.0