About

Royal Iwere Foundation

WHO WE ARE

Collaborative Investment in Human Capital Development

Royal Iwere Foundation is the humanitarian arm of Their Royal Majesties, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom and Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort, Warri Kingdom Monarchy. We work to provide physical, mental, and entrepreneurial support to people of the Warri Kingdom, and the South-South region, by thoroughly equipping them with viable means to thrive in society, and ultimately changing prevailing narratives within the region.

We seek to create a future Warri Kingdom where every individual, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive, inspired by a rich cultural heritage and driven by educational and socio-economic empowerment.

To empower the people of the Warri Kingdom, and the South-South region through education and the development of sustainable, indigenous solutions. We facilitate transformation from powerlessness to strength and self-reliance, propelling individuals towards a future where they can realise their full potential and actively contribute to the development of their community.

Campus

Core Values

Excellence

Community Engagement

Innovation

Global Perspective

Meet the Team

Dedicated Administration Guiding Our Foundations Excellence

Founders, Advisory & Trustee Boards. Executives, Heads of Departments, Officers, Associates, Interns, and Key Volunteers who power our work across the Warri Kingdom and the South-South region.

4+

Years

20+

Team Members

100+

Volunteers

Our Leadership Team

Advisory & Trustee Boards

His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR

His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR

Board Chairman · Advisory & Trustee Boards

Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III

Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III

Co-Board Chairman · Advisory & Trustee Boards (CEO)

Dr Mrs Dere Awosika

Dr Mrs Dere Awosika

CEO, Josephine Consulting Ltd · Board of Trustees

Chief Sam Amatoritsẹro

Chief Sam Amatoritsẹro

The Oluyemi of Warri Kingdom · Board of Trustees

Ms Alero Aboyowa Ayida-Otobo

Ms Alero Aboyowa Ayida-Otobo

CEO, SPPG · Advisory Board

Mrs Ebisan Akisanya

Mrs Ebisan Akisanya

Social Investment Advisor, Chevron · Advisory Board

Executives, Head of Departments, Officers, Associates, Interns, Key Volunteers

Ogechukwu Ezeobiorah

Ogechukwu Ezeobiorah

Chief Operations Officer

Dr Gospel Obele

Dr Gospel Obele

TA, Grants and Partnership

Mrs Abosede George-Organ

Mrs Abosede George-Organ

TA, Gender Programmes Developer

Jennifer Soba Pearse

Jennifer Soba Pearse

Head of Partnerships

Joshua Eze

Joshua Eze

Head of Strategy

Yvonne Omatseye

Yvonne Omatseye

Programme Coordinator

Faedah Oyekan

Faedah Oyekan

Accounting Manager

Dr Utake Ovwe

Dr Utake Ovwe

Project Team Lead

Leonard Bob-Egbe

Leonard Bob-Egbe

Project Team Lead

Zion Oshiobugie

Zion Oshiobugie

Project Team Lead

Timi Debbie Ekpebimoh

Timi Debbie Ekpebimoh

Communications Officer

Tracy Philips

Tracy Philips

Media Officer

Favour Eze

Favour Eze

Admin Officer

Ugonna Ibekwe

Ugonna Ibekwe

Associate Process Officer

Daniel Omede

Daniel Omede

Project Assistant

Jude Iyare

Jude Iyare

Project Assistant

Awah Maduabuchi

Awah Maduabuchi

Project Assistant

Jessica Ugbobor

Jessica Ugbobor

Gender Programme Volunteers Lead

Esohe Idehen

Esohe Idehen

Gender Programme Volunteers Lead