About
Royal Iwẹrẹ Foundation
WHO WE ARE
Collaborative Investment in Human Capital Development
Royal Iwẹrẹ Foundation is the humanitarian arm of Their Royal Majesties, Ogiamẹ Atuwatsé III, CFR, 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom and Olorì Atuwatsé 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
Executive Trustees
His Royal Majesty, Ogiamẹ Atuwatsé III, CFR
Patron
Her Royal Majesty, Olorì Atuwatsé III
President
Dr Dere Awosika
Executive Trustee
Chief Samuel Amatotsẹro
Executive Trustee
Chief Ebiyemi Omatseye
Executive Trustee
Mrs Ebisan Akisanya
Executive Trustee
Mrs Tara Fela-Durotoye
Executive Trustee
Advisory Board
Ms Alero Aboyowa Ayida-Otobo
Advisory Board Member
Core Team
Ogechukwu Ezeobiorah
Chief Operations Officer
Adetola Atoyebi
Head of Programmes
Lilian Pinawei
Programme Lead, EstablishHER
Gabriella Musa
Programme Lead, Climate Action
Yvonne Omatseye
Programme Lead, Love Garden
Zion Oshiobugie
Programme Lead, STMI/Teachers' Training
Leonard Egbe
Programme Lead, AriseNOW/Volunteer Engagement
Timi Debbie Ekpebimoh
Communications Officer
Tracy Philips
Media Officer
Favour Eze
Administrative Officer
Faedah Oyekan
Finance Officer
Daniel Omede
Assistant Programme Lead, EstablishHER
Jude Iyare
Assistant Programme Lead, Love Garden/RIFSF
Buchi Awah
Assistant Programme Lead, Love Garden/RIFSF
Tosan George
Associate Programme Lead, GBV
Gift Osagie
Associate Process Officer/Programme Lead, GBV
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We are building a values-driven, impact-oriented team committed to community development across maternal health, youth empowerment, climate action, institutional strengthening, and strategic partnerships.