In 2005, Ugonmuta Foundation for Educational Development was founded by Professor (Ichie) Francis O. Okafor. The primary aim for establishing the organisation is to promote and facilitate skills based functional education and training for the youths in general and the naturally challenged youths in particular to prepare them adequately for sustainable self employment and entrepreneurship.
The Foundaton’s mission guideline includes:-
- Carrying out a sustained and multi dimensional advocacy program to create public awareness of the compelling need for skills based and functional education in modern society.
- Providing financial and other forms of assistance for students at all levels of the educational ladder.
- Providing financial and material assistance to educational institutions particularly primary and secondary schools.
- Sponsoring qualified youths to acquire skills and professional training under accredited professional mentors.
Since it’s inception Ugonmuta Foundation has significantly impacted, directly or indirectly over 500,000 youths in Nigeria through it’s award-winning educational programs, life skills, entrepreneurship and leadership programs and so on.
Ugonmuta Foundation through the years: