A foundation built on hope, service, unity and heritage.
About
Restoring Hope • Empowering Lives • Preserving African Heritage • Giving Glory to EDUMARE • Protecting and Supporting Its Members’ Welfare
Otuamele Progressive Foundation (Inc.), popularly known as Egbe Otuamele, was established with the vision of restoring hope to the hopeless, improving the welfare and livelihoods of its members, promoting human development, empowering the less privileged, and preserving and celebrating African indigenous culture, ancestral heritage, and traditional values.
We are building a community of like-minded individuals who share a commitment to overcoming life's challenges, supporting one another, empowering those in need, and contributing positively to society. Our aspiration is to become a recognised household name locally and internationally—a symbol of hope, unity, empowerment, humanitarian service, and African ancestral heritage.
- 01Restore HopeEncourage people facing hardship to rebuild with confidence.
- 02Protect Members' WelfarePromote mutual care, solidarity, and collective responsibility.
- 03Empower PeopleSupport education, human development, and opportunity.
- 04Preserve HeritageCelebrate African indigenous traditions and ancestral values.
A personal journey of faith transformed into a vision of service.
In 2020, the Foundation's Founder, Bar. Chief Joseph Oyekunle, underwent Ifá initiation and received the sacred Odu Ifá known as Otuamele. For the Founder, Otuamele carries a profound spiritual message about survival, strength, and ultimate victory through the grace and support of God Almighty, known in the Yoruba spiritual tradition as EDUMARE.
This experience deepened his reflection on faith, perseverance, divine guidance, gratitude, and the importance of giving back. It inspired a commitment to turn a personal spiritual journey into an opportunity to encourage others, restore hope, and support people facing difficult circumstances. To the Founder, Otuamele is more than a name: it is a testimony of faith, a symbol of renewed hope, and a commitment to humanity.
A united community where hope can be restored and lives transformed.
To become a leading community-based foundation recognised locally and internationally for restoring hope, transforming lives, promoting African indigenous culture, preserving ancestral heritage, and advancing humanitarian and community development initiatives. We envision a community where members support one another and the less privileged have opportunities to live with dignity, purpose, and hope.
What guides our work
- 01Restore HopeSupport individuals and families experiencing difficult circumstances.
- 02Promote Members' WelfareStrengthen unity, mutual assistance, care, and collective responsibility.
- 03Empower the Less PrivilegedPromote practical assistance, education, scholarships, and empowerment, subject to available resources.
- 04Preserve Indigenous CulturePromote ancestral heritage, indigenous traditions, cultural identity, and traditional values.
- 05Encourage Gratitude and ReflectionGive thanks to EDUMARE and encourage humility, perseverance, and service.
- 06Build a United CommunityBring together like-minded people for mutual support and community development.
- 07Promote Education and DevelopmentEncourage learning and personal development for members and beneficiaries.
- 08Build a Lasting Heritage BrandGrow a respected local and international name through culture and positive impact.
Our guiding philosophy
“Where hope seems lost, we choose to rebuild it. Where people stand alone, we choose to stand together. Where life presents challenges, we choose faith, perseverance, and the opportunity to make a difference.”
Our FounderOtuamele Progressive Foundation (Inc.)We believe every individual deserves an opportunity to grow, every community deserves support, and every generation has a responsibility to preserve its cultural identity and ancestral heritage.
Become part of a vision that transforms lives.
Come and be part of the vision. Come and be part of the movement. Come and help build a lasting legacy of hope, unity, empowerment, and heritage.
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