Empowering Dreams, One Life at a Time
Building a Brighter Future Through Education and Opportunity
From sponsoring university scholars to training skilled artisans, the Chief J.O. Omuya Foundation has spent nearly a decade transforming communities across Nigeria. Our mission is simple—invest in potential, nurture resilience, and leave no one behind.
Our Impact in Numbers
A Legacy of Compassion. A Future of Possibility.
Every number represents a name, a family, and a future changed. Since 2014, the Chief J.O. Omuya Foundation has steadily grown its reach—from tertiary scholarships to skill-based training. These numbers are more than data—they’re proof of purpose in action.
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Brief History
A Legacy of Giving. A Future of Hope.
Chief J.O. Omuya Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), was established and incorporated in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on 1st February, 2012 in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by Chief Joshua Ozigi Omuya to promote welfare activities aimed at alleviation of human suffering and amelioration of underdevelopment of the society with particular reference to offering scholarships to indigent but brilliant students and orphans at both secondary and tertiary levels of education; providing modest lifeline for widows; as well as extending support to evangelism. Chief Ozigi Joshua Omuya, an Orphan, who had gone through the pangs or orphanage, knew too well how it feels to be an orphan and as he elbowed his way from grass to grace, he experienced some milestone of benevolence from some public-spirited individuals who he never met previously.
Fired by immense sense of appreciation, he resolved, albeit quietly, right from his early work life in 1978 to give back to the society in his own little way, the favours he had received from the society and for over three decades, Chief Omuya developed the penchant for offering scholarships to children who were in the precarious situation similar to his, when he was a young college boy. He has given similar support to widows to alleviate such sufferings that his own mother had also gone through. All these, he was doing with absolute blindness to religions or ethnic sentiments to reflect the true spirit of his own background. However, looking back at the enormous influence that his Christian faith had on him as a devout Anglican; he combined his charity activities with evangelism.
As he clocked 60 on February 9, 2014, Chief Omuya formally institutionalized his charity, Christened – Chief J.O Omuya Foundation. The Foundation’s values for excellence shall be premised on Honesty, Integrity, Sincerity and Transparency.
The scholarship scheme of the Foundation covers public secondary schools and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Core Values
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Passion for the underprivileged and education general -
Value for excellence -
Integrity, honesty, sincerity & transparency
Vision
To be the little strokes that fall great oaks.
Mission
To help the underprivileged by way of empowering them to fulfill a personal life mission through educational development and empowerment across socio- cultural barriers.
Where We Make the Most Impact
Our Focus Areas
The needs are many, but our commitment is focused. At the Chief J.O. Omuya Foundation, we channel our resources and efforts into three strategic areas where we can create the greatest ripple effect—education, skills development, and community support.
By zeroing in on these core pillars, we ensure that our interventions don’t just meet immediate needs, but lay the foundation for long-term change. Each focus area is a promise to invest in people, potential, and the power of second chances.
Education Support
We provide scholarships and financial assistance to secondary school students, university undergraduates, and polytechnic learners—because we believe no one should be denied education due to financial barriers.
Skills & Vocational Training
Through our skills acquisition programs, we help young Nigerians gain practical skills—from tailoring to entrepreneurship—so they can earn, grow, and thrive independently.
Community Empowerment
We offer targeted support for families in need, widows, and vulnerable individuals by funding healthcare, personal development, and basic welfare initiatives.
Moments That Matter
Snapshots of Service and Impact
Every photo tells a story—from scholarship award ceremonies to hands-on skill training, community outreach, and mentorship sessions. Our gallery is a visual testament to the lives we’ve touched and the hope we continue to spread. Witness the journey of transformation, one frame at a time.
Be a Part of Something Bigger
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Whether you choose to donate, partner, or volunteer, your support helps us expand our reach and deepen our impact. Together, we can uplift communities, unlock potential, and change the future—one life at a time.