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The Murtala Muhammed Foundation has been benefitting lives across States in Nigeria and the African continent. Through its programs, millions of lives have been touched in positive ways, particularly the underprivileged, poor, marginalized, and vulnerable in society.
The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) dates back to 1991. The Foundation was founded in honor and memorial of the late General Murtala Muhammed, Nigeria Head of State (1975-1976), following his assassination on February 13, 1976. The late General was a nationalist and Pan-Africanist who stood for the masses and his short reign in office as Head of State witnessed key transformations in the country.
THE MMF MANDATE
The mandate of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation has grown and flourished in lips and bounds. The Foundation has restructured its focus and expanded its reach to programs for more people and communities in need.
Today, the MMF has reached the six geo-political zones in Nigeria, where it continues to scale up its footprints of high-impact results in intervening in empowerment, leadership, and governance, social solutions that range from education, digital literacy, computer for schools, capacity and skill development, humanitarian response, mentorship for women, entrepreneurship, women in development enterprise across Africa, entrepreneurship, among other important intervention areas.
Central to the success of the Foundation is the role of people over the decade who has invested their time and energy in providing interventions to generate practical, tangible, on-the-ground benefits that address the felt needs of the people we served. Among these people include companies and good-spirited individuals. The dedication of staff and disposition of the board of Trustees have provided value added in steering the outputs of the Foundation since 2001.
Our vision is a world where possibilities and opportunities are the same for everyone, regardless of gender or origin.
Our mission is to harness the life-changing potential of technology to build the capacity of the most marginalized communities across Africa.
We believe that learning from our programmes, beneficiaries, partners, and donors is vital to ensuring we are continually growing and improving our work.
We believe good communication is central to everything we do. We continually work to improve and nurture communication between all of our stakeholders.
We aim to be transparent in everything we do, providing relevant and reliable information to all stakeholders on our performance, governance, and financial situation.
We believe that new ideas should inform every discussion we have and every project we plan.
We reach people in the most affected by crisis; inclusion in gender, age, culture in diversity, and socioeconomics.
We believe in taking a proactive approach to all of our work. Ensuring we are constantly adapting to meet often volatile landscapes and instigating and advocating for change where necessary.
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GCFR - Chairman
A distinguished soldier, author, statesman, and leader, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, is the founder of the Africa Leadership Forum, and was appointed to the commonwealth Eminent Persons Group upon his retirement from the Army and handing over the reign of government to democratic rule in 1979.
Chief Olusegun has served as Commander at various times with victories, including the Third Marine Commando during the civil war.
He served as a federal commissioner under the military government of General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) and also as the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, under the administration of Late General Murtala Muhammed and later became the military Head of State after the death of General Murtala Muhammed, where he returned the country to democratic governance in 1979 after a successful transition to Civil Rule.
He was elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1999 and re-elected for a second term in 2003 which he completed in 2007 and successfully handed over to another civilian administration.
GCFR (Rtd.) - Deputy Chairman
General Babangida, Nigeria’s first military President from August 1985 to July 1993.Prior to this, he had served as Chief of Army Staff, General Officer Commanding, and Brigade Commander, among several command positions. He was a member of the Supreme Military Council under later General Murtala Muhammed.
He played a prominent role in the creation of the Economic Community Monitoring Group (ECOMOG now ECOWAS Mission in Liberia (ECOMIL) and ECOWAS MISSION in Sierra Leone (ECOMISI).
The introduction of ECOMOG has played a vital role in peace, security, conflict resolution and regional security with applause in its operations from the international community.
GCON (Rtd) - Vice Chairman
An accomplished soldier, administrator, and businessman, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma began his military career in 1960. He attended the famous Mons Officers Cadet Training School, Aldershot, United Kingdom, US Special Welfare Centre, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and the British Army Staff College, Camberley, United Kingdom, amongst several others. He held several command positions in the Army.
In 1963, he served in the UN Peace-keeping force in Sante, Katanga Province in Congo when he was promoted to captain three years later. TY Danjuma served as General Officer Commanding (GOC) in 1975 and served as Chief of Army Staff under Late General Murtala Muhammed among other command and service appointments in the Army.
General Danjuma was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Defence in 1999. General Danjuma is in private business and is Chairman and Director of many reputable companies.
Vice Chairman
Mrs. Ajoke Muhammed is a Dental Therapist by profession and the widow of the Late General Murtala Muhammed. She devotes most of her time to issues involving environmental sustainability and preservation. She is the Founder and Chief Executive of the Murtala Muhammed Memorial Botanical Gardens (3MBG) located along the Lekki – Epe Expressway, a worthy monument she set up to immortalize her late husband.
She also coordinates the Green Belt Movement of Nigeria which is currently involved in tree planting and other poverty alleviation programmes in some parts of Lagos State. One of her organizations, Naisha Gardens Limited, established the first Botanic Gardens in FCT Abuja on behalf of the FCT Ministry.
Her Sarius Palmetum Botanical Garden’s located in a residential in Maitama, Abuja is the largest in Nigeria and is home to over 1,000 different species of plants, including about 450 species of palms. Mrs. Muhammed’s commitment to the improvement of the environment has been recognized with numerous awards and honors bestowed on her by distinguished organizations and institutions in Nigeria. She also serves as a member of the Urban Forum, which is primarily concerned, with improving urban centers in Nigeria.
CEO
Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode is a legal practitioner and business consultant with an LL.M (Public International Law) from King’s College, University of London. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989 and acquired several years of practical experience in corporate and litigation matters having worked in an international law firm.
An MBA in Finance from Imperial College, University of London, she has served in prestigious banks and other financial institutions in Europe and the United States gaining specialist expertise in new ventures, business re-engineering, management and operation audits, business and financial linkages. She has well-developed business advisory skills gained from her diverse work experience as well as a strong passion for humanitarian concerns.
As a result of her passion for developmental issues, she utilizes her skills in contributing to the political and economic development of Nigeria. She serves as a member of various boards including Murtala Muhammed Memorial Botanical Gardens (3MBG), the Federal Government Privatization Policy and Monitoring Committee, and the Editorial Board of the Daily Times.
Member
Mr. Risqua Murtala Muhammed is the son of late General Murtala Muhammed and holds a B.Sc. Honours Degree in Finance and Banking from the University of Lagos and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) from the prestigious Cardiff Business School, University of Wales.He was appointed in year 2000 as a Special Assistant to the President on International Relations and later Privatization. He was also a Special Adviser to the President of International Relations from 2003 to May 2007.
Mr. Risqua served as Executive Director of Asset Management Group and is the Group Chief Executive Officer of AMG Petroenergy Limited, a Nigerian indigenous energy company with specialty and services that span trading, marketing, and distribution of crude oil and petroleum products, gas development, and power generation.
