Founding Trustees
Founding Trustees and Family Legacy
Kerimat Foundation was established in memory of the late Kerimatu Baba Saliu Egele, whose love for children and the elderly inspired the mission of the home. The foundation is led by registered trustees, Aisha Osigwe and Joyce Nene Wilson Osigwe.
Barrister Aisha Osigwe
Registered Trustee
Barrister Aisha Osigwe is a registered trustee of Kerimat Foundation and one of the leading voices behind the establishment of the home.
She is a Barrister and Solicitor in Nigeria with decades of advocacy experience across Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Although UK based, she is physically present in Nigeria to oversee the home and support its daily mission.
Her work through Kerimat Foundation is rooted in child welfare, community care, family legacy and the belief that vulnerable children deserve dignity and safety.
Joyce Nene Wilson Osigwe
Registered Trustee
Joyce Nene Wilson Osigwe is a registered trustee of Kerimat Foundation.
She is part of the family and governance structure carrying forward the mission created in memory of the late Kerimatu Baba Saliu Egele.
Her role supports the foundation’s identity, continuity and commitment to caring for vulnerable children, babies, teenage mothers and children with special needs.
In Memory of Kerimatu Baba Saliu Egele
Kerimat Foundation was created in honour of the late Kerimatu Baba Saliu Egele. Her love for children and the elderly inspired a mission that now provides care, shelter and support for vulnerable children and young mothers.
17 August 2006
The passing of Kerimatu Baba Saliu Egele in the United Kingdom.
17 August 2016
The orphanage project began.
17 August 2024
Kerimat Foundation was commissioned.
A Building With History
The building that now houses Kerimat Foundation carries family history.
It was originally started by Alhaji Baba Saliu Egele in 1972, the same year Kerimatu was born. It was later completed in 1992.
For many years, the building stood without a permanent purpose. Today, it has become a place of shelter, care and hope.
Be Part of the Legacy
Kerimat Foundation was built from love. Your support can help carry that love forward.
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