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.
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
Advisory & Trustee Boards
His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR
Board Chairman · Advisory & Trustee Boards
Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III
Co-Board Chairman · Advisory & Trustee Boards (CEO)
Dr Mrs Dere Awosika
CEO, Josephine Consulting Ltd · Board of Trustees
Chief Sam Amatoritsẹro
The Oluyemi of Warri Kingdom · Board of Trustees
Ms Alero Aboyowa Ayida-Otobo
CEO, SPPG · Advisory Board
Mrs Ebisan Akisanya
Social Investment Advisor, Chevron · Advisory Board
Executives, Head of Departments, Officers, Associates, Interns, Key Volunteers
Ogechukwu Ezeobiorah
Chief Operations Officer
Dr Gospel Obele
TA, Grants and Partnership
Mrs Abosede George-Organ
TA, Gender Programmes Developer
Jennifer Soba Pearse
Head of Partnerships
Joshua Eze
Head of Strategy
Yvonne Omatseye
Programme Coordinator
Faedah Oyekan
Accounting Manager
Dr Utake Ovwe
Project Team Lead
Leonard Bob-Egbe
Project Team Lead
Zion Oshiobugie
Project Team Lead
Timi Debbie Ekpebimoh
Communications Officer
Tracy Philips
Media Officer
Favour Eze
Admin Officer
Ugonna Ibekwe
Associate Process Officer
Daniel Omede
Project Assistant
Jude Iyare
Project Assistant
Awah Maduabuchi
Project Assistant
Jessica Ugbobor
Gender Programme Volunteers Lead
Esohe Idehen
Gender Programme Volunteers Lead