Education • Welfare • Skills Enhancement

Helping children stay in school. Supporting families with dignity.

Founded and solely sponsored by Alhaji Dr. Akeem Olarenwaju Salawu, we provide educational assistance, welfare support, and skills-building opportunities that create lasting impact.

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Supporting students with genuine financial needs.

Focus areas

Education • Welfare • Skills Enhancement

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About

Who We Are

Akeem Olota Foundation is a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives and empowering underserved communities. We exist to serve — guided by compassion, driven by impact, and rooted in the belief that meaningful support today can shape a better tomorrow.

Vision

To build a society where every individual has access to education, dignity, and hope, regardless of background or circumstance.

Mission

To support vulnerable individuals and communities through educational assistance, welfare and humanitarian programs, and empowerment and skills-building initiatives.

Compassion

We serve with empathy and understanding.

Integrity

We act honestly and responsibly in all we do.

Transparency

We remain open, accountable, and trustworthy.

Community Impact

We focus on solutions that truly change lives.

Founder

Meet our Founder

A life guided by faith, discipline, and a commitment to service.

Alhaji Dr. Akeem Olarenwaju Salawu

MBBS • MPH • MSc • CCFP (Canada)

Background

Born in Lagos; roots in Ilorin, Kwara State

Education

St. Theresa’s Catholic School; Gaskiya College; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Interests

Travel • Sports • Current affairs

Biography

Alhaji Dr. Akeem Olarenwaju Salawu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to parents originally from Ilorin, Kwara State. From an early age, his upbringing reflected a strong balance of formal education, faith, and discipline.

He began his academic journey at St. Theresa’s Catholic School, Marine Beach, Lagos, and later attended Gaskiya College, Cardoso, Lagos. During this period, he also attended Arabic school and completed the study of Qur'an at the age of 12, an exposure which helped to shape his values and character.

Dr. Akeem obtained his MBBS from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) as well as a Master of Science (MSc). He is also Certified in Family Medicine by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP), reflecting his commitment to excellence in healthcare and community well-being.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Akeem is a devoted family man, married and blessed with four wonderful children.

He enjoys travelling, watching sports, and staying informed through news and current affairs.

Above all, he is deeply passionate about humanitarian work, driven by a lifelong belief in service to humanity and giving back to society.

Through the Akeem Olota Foundation, his vision and compassion continue to translate into meaningful support for education and human development.

Programs

What We Do

Our work is designed to keep learners in school, protect dignity, and strengthen self-reliance.

Educational Support

Scholarships, school materials, and examination support for students eager to learn but facing financial barriers.

Welfare & Humanitarian Aid

Relief support, medical assistance, and welfare interventions for individuals and families facing hardship.

Community Empowerment

Skills enhancement, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives that help people become self-reliant.

Impact

Our Impact

For many young people, the dream of education often stands at the edge of uncertainty — not because of a lack of ability, but because of financial limitations. We support students in post-secondary institutions and help cover key education costs, enabling them to remain focused on their studies. We have also supported secondary school students with WAEC registration, restoring confidence and hope at a critical moment. Through education, we restore confidence. Through welfare, we protect dignity. Through empowerment, we unlock potential.

What this means in real lives

Each intervention represents a student who did not have to abandon a dream — and a family that regained hope.

Education

We restore confidence and keep students learning.

Welfare

We protect dignity through timely support.

Empowerment

We unlock potential with practical skills.

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