AAraji Empowerment Foundation

Let the children of the poor breathe.

Business grants, scholarships, and healthcare for communities across Osun State — led by Engr. Kehinde Raji (AARAJI).

AEF is not a political party. We proudly endorse Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji
12Millionaires in 4 months
₦10MKejebu micro-credit fund
5,000+Fed at Kejebu Breakfast
332Ward coordinators statewide
What we do

Four levers. One mission: dignity through opportunity.

We invest in people — not charity as an end, but tools that let families build, learn, and stay well.

Business

Grants, mentorship, and capital so traders and founders can grow durable local enterprises.

Scholarships

We remove the cost barrier so talented students can finish school and lead the next generation.

Healthcare

Access to care, including OHIS cover for the elderly, so wellness is not a privilege.

Community

A statewide network of coordinators, forums, and gatherings that keep people connected.

Community

Find your people.

Business owners, singles, and the wider AEF family — each group has a home on WhatsApp.

Forum

Main community

News, announcements, and the heartbeat of AEF statewide.

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Enterprise

Business Hub

Traders and founders sharing deals, advice, and opportunities.

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Honour

157 family compound heads, Isale Osun, Osogbo.

Engr. Kehinde Raji (AARAJI) honoured 157 family compound heads from Isale Osun — the community he hails from — in a gathering of respect, memory, and belonging.

Hausa community

A historic welcome in Osun.

The Hausa community in Osun State embraced AEF with over 500 people in attendance — representatives from Sabo communities across every local government and area council. The Seriki Sabo General hosted us personally after the meeting. We are deeply grateful.

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Leadership

State executive meeting, Glory Hall, GRA Osogbo.

The inaugural meeting of AEF state executives brought together 332 ward coordinators, 21 senatorial leaders, 30 local government coordinators, one area council coordinator, six state working committee members, and more than 30 stakeholders from artisan and business groups. Glory to God — and thank you for coming.

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Ramadan

₦2 million in packages for Muslim faithfuls.

AEF distributed ₦2 million as Ramadan packages at Osogbo Central Mosque, Oja Oba — a gesture of relief in a hard economy, led by Engr. Kehinde Raji. The community’s gratitude was overwhelming. AEF media.

Ramadan package distribution
Ramadan support
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About AEF

A foundation built to transform lives.

We exist to alleviate poverty and raise the quality of life — for individuals, families, and businesses — with a long view of what communities can become.

At AAraji Empowerment Foundation, everyone should have the chance to thrive. We empower people and enterprises, fund education, and improve access to healthcare so that circumstance is not destiny.

Our story
Convener

Engr. Kehinde Raji (AARAJI)

The driving force behind AEF. His dedication and ideas steer the foundation toward a simple goal: a better world, built locally.

His vision is the light others follow — inviting more people into the work of social change across Osun and beyond.

Engr. Kehinde Raji
Impact

Twelve millionaires in four months.

AEF awarded ₦1 million each to twelve people from Osogbo, Ifelodun, Ilesa East, Odo Otin, Olorunda, Iwo, and Egbedore — turning ambition into a first chapter of financial independence.

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Olorunda Local Government

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Osogbo Local Government

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Ajadi Nihmat Aresa

Osogbo Local Government

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Aderanti Akeem (AK Programmer)

Osogbo Local Government

Abdul Gafar Ifedolapo Abdul Gafar Ifedolapo

Abdul Gafar Ifedolapo

Ifelodun Local Government

Mashood Abiola Mashood Abiola

Mashood Abiola (General)

Odo Otin Local Government

Olushola Sunday Olushola Sunday

Olushola Sunday (Authority)

Ilesa East Local Government

Fatimah Atinuke Fatimah Atinuke

Fatimah Atinuke

Osogbo Local Government

Omotoyosi Rachael Oyetunmbi Omotoyosi Rachael Oyetunmbi

Omotoyosi Rachael Oyetunmbi

Egbedore Local Government

Sulaiman Olamilekan Sulaiman Olamilekan

Sulaiman Olamilekan

Iwo Local Government

Agboola Akeem Temitope Agboola Akeem Temitope

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Osogbo Local Government

Kamorudeen Oladepo Adabanija Kamorudeen Oladepo Adabanija

Kamorudeen Oladepo Adabanija

Egbedore Local Government

Business grants

₦500,000 for builders of the local economy.

A new round of business grants for entrepreneurs poised to create work and value in their communities.

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Ojediran Phoebe

Ibrahim Olayemi Shitu

Ibrahim Olayemi Shitu

Muritala Kasali Receipt

Muritala Kasali

Simon Olalekan

Simon Olalekan

Oni Bose Alice Receipt

Oni Bose Alice

John Olayemi Receipt

John Olayemi

Oyedokun Olumide

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Raifu Sarafadeen Kolawole

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Programs in depth

How the work actually happens.

Mentorship and capital, classrooms and clinics, then the community that holds it together.

Empowering businesses for sustainable growth

At the heart of AEF is entrepreneurship. Through mentorship, financial aid, and skill-building, we help budding businesses flourish — a ripple that strengthens the economic fabric of the region.

Scholarships: pathways to education

Education is a cornerstone of progress. By lifting the cost of school, we give talented minds room to thrive academically and contribute meaningfully to society.

Healthcare: bridging gaps in wellness

Impact is more than income. We open access to care for those who would otherwise struggle to afford it — a more robust, resilient community.

Community development

Programs and events that encourage collaboration, unity, and shared resources. Strong social bonds become a support network that uplifts everyone in it.

Join Your Local Government WhatsApp Group

State Coordinator: Mashood Abiola: 07038192525 | 08058412295
SN LG Name Coordinator Name/Phone Number WhatsApp Link
1 Aiyedaade LGA 07031663885 Join WhatsApp
2 Aiyedire LGA 07033223899 Join WhatsApp
3 Atakunmosa East LGA 09039036157 Join WhatsApp
4 Atakunmosa West LGA 08145295096 Join WhatsApp
5 Boluwaduro LGA 08129057849 Join WhatsApp
6 Boripe LGA 07039327694 Join WhatsApp
7 Ede North LGA 07033746938 Join WhatsApp
8 Ede South LGA 08064383958 Join WhatsApp
9 Egbedore LGA 08066110620 Join WhatsApp
10 Ejigbo LGA 08026379397 Join WhatsApp
11 Ife Central LGA 08135249991 Join WhatsApp
12 Ife East LGA 07033393066 Join WhatsApp
13 Ife North LGA 08069119090 Join WhatsApp
14 Ife South LGA 09036364213 Join WhatsApp
15 Ifedayo LGA 07060446919 Join WhatsApp
16 Ifelodun LGA 08139164584 Join WhatsApp
17 Ila LGA 08155595514 Join WhatsApp
18 Ilesa East LGA 08141744491 Join WhatsApp
19 Ilesa West LGA 07068053007 Join WhatsApp
20 Irepodun LGA 09077719183 Join WhatsApp
21 Irewole LGA 08039626781 Join WhatsApp
22 Isokan LGA 08064482520 Join WhatsApp
23 Iwo LGA 08135414846 Join WhatsApp
24 Modakeke Area Council 07031232305 Join WhatsApp
25 Obokun LGA 07066316693 Join WhatsApp
26 Odo Otin LGA 07034491512 Join WhatsApp
27 Ola Oluwa LGA 09132869827 Join WhatsApp
28 Olorunda LGA 08134865728 Join WhatsApp
29 Oriade LGA 07038543617 Join WhatsApp
30 Orolu LGA 09033126008 Join WhatsApp
31 Osogbo LGA 07053453743 Join WhatsApp

Local Government Wards, Cordinators Name and Phone Number

State Coordinator: Mashood Abiola: 07038192525 | 08058412295

Ede South Local Government Coordinator's Ward Names

Ward Name Coordinator Phone Number Venue
Babalagate Ward 1 AKANJi LUKMAN OLAWALE 0803 655 8624 Amadera Primary School, Ede
Akoda Ward 9 Muikaila Adewolu Adegoke 07059933899 Palace Akoda
Kuye Ward 2 Oyekunle Funmilola 0803 480 8166 --
Jagunjagun Ward 3 Oyelowo Idowu 08168376634 Ogberin Yidi after ABM Hotel
Sekona Ward 8 Ojo Grace 07038754575 Late Pa Adeniyi's Compound
Oloki Ward 9 Mr. John 08072836311 Ile Bala's House
Alajue Ile Ward 4 Zainab Oluwabukola Fatai 0703 4563481 Opposite APC Secretariat, Ede
Bola Alimat Lawal Baba Sanya 07039621679 Ward 7
Olodan Ward 6 Abdsalam Wasiu 07046387331 --

Boripe Ward Coordinators Details

Name Phone Number Ward
Adesina Kehinde 08146599783 Ward 1
Adebayo Rukayat 07036892279 Ward 2
Toyese Surajudeen Adekunle 08137475984 Ward 3
Salawudeen Rukayat 07030764956 Ward 4
Akanji Moradeke 08143409647 Ward 5
Adeyemi Bayo Afeez 08147649943 Ward 6
Ward 7 -- Ward 7
Aborisade Christy 09066696018 Ward 08
Omotosho Rapheal Busayo 09061900607 Ward 9
Adeniran Adesola 08032169800 Venue: Oke Ogi Iree
Ward 10
Olagunju Odunola Sidikat 08164946049 Ward 11

Ayedaade LGA Ward Coordinators Details

Name Ward Phone Number
Adigun Olayinka Ward 1 07034635571
Adeyemi Seun Ward 2
Rukayat Ward 3 07045136341
Olasile Suliamon Ward 4 08103097910
Oyedare Isreal Ward 5 08147176509
Adebola Jide Ward 6 08036801401
Oyegbade Adedayo Ward 7 08073836638
Wale Fatoki Ward 8 08030441171
Risi Ward 9 09026721050
Azeez Kabri Ward 10 08053513088
Ibitoye Sadiat Ward 11 08183678688

Osogbo LGA Ward Coordinators' Details

Coordinator Ward Phone Numbers
HAMMED JELEEL ADEKUNLE 01 08062551326
Badmus Ganiyu 02 09063578152
Abodunrin Sunday Babajide 03 08059025785, 07062544032
Odejayi Balikis Omolara 04 08101716614
Adeyemo Olusola Aduke 05 08035642673
Aremu Nafisat Olayinka 06 08033892124
Olagunju Taofeek 07 08036454134
Aderanti Kazeem Gbenga 08 08037277502
Rasaki Omoniyi 09 07032521850
Oladele Rofiyat Temilade 10 07065789053
Adepoju Sina Ademola 11 07065846233, 09047132345
Ajetunmobi Sikiru Adekunle 12 08039368534, 09073308604
Animashahun Sikirat Romoke 13 07032645961
Ajibola Morufat Adenike 14 08060280975
Rachel Olawale 15 08135958623, 07069315341

List of Ola-Oluwa LG Ward Coordinators

# Name Phone No. Venue Ward LG
1 Jimoh Abiodun Ibraheem 08105887287 Oosa’s compound ogbaagbaa beside power holding company Ward 04 Ola Oluwa
2 Raji Sulaiman Olalekan 07036438401 Oba's Compound ogbaagbaa Ward 03 Ola Oluwa
3 Ogunlana Muniru Akanfe 08037438545 Town hall Olupo town Ward 09 Ola Oluwa
4 Lasisi Toheeb Olaitan 08066588472 Irepodun community Grammar school, Asa Ward 10 Ola Oluwa
5 Adejuwon Adewumi A. 07061361232 Telemu Civic Center Ward 01 Ola Oluwa
6 Mudasiru Hammed A. 08063687331 Olowu's Compound ilemowu Ward 02 Ola Oluwa
7 Bilawu Abíódún Olaomope 09014513715 Opposite Christy under the mango tree Bode Osi Ward 08 Ola Oluwa
8 Alao Rokeeb 08038574045 Ikire Ile Town Hall Ward 05 Ola Oluwa
9 Akinlade Abayomi Faleye 07047519787 Ikonifin Town Hall Ward 06 Ola Oluwa
10 Alade Idris Ishola 09032621138 Oba Moro Hall Ward 07 Ola Oluwa

IWO LG Ward Structure

Ward Coordinator / Name Venue Day Time Contact
ISALE ỌBA 1 Hammed Hussien Adeodoku Akinfenwa School, Iwo Every 15 days 4:30pm 08023657624
ISALE ỌBA 2 Akanji Azeez Olohunwa Molaasan compound, Oweyo, Iwo Fortnightly (every 15 days) 12:00 Noon 07049152333
ISALE ỌBA 3 Adiatu Yusuf Aribidesy Oke afo primary school Every Sunday 4:30pm 07038208290 / 08163621897
ISALE ỌBA 4 Muftau Sodiq Adewale DC school, Oke Ola, Iwo Every 15 days 5pm 07066345321
MOLETE WARD 1 Aleem Yetunde Abike AJIGBAGUN COMPOUND IWO Every second Tuesday of the month 11:00am 07066016199
MOLETE WARD 2 Iromini Adam Oluwaseun IROMINI COMPOUND, IWO Every second Sunday of the month 12:30PM 08066638499
MOLETE WARD 3 Soladoye Monsuru Adegoke Opposite Methodist high school Sabo Every 15 days on Sunday 10:00 AM 08032381051
OKE ADAN WARD 1 Chief Abass Moluberin Jagun Ilu compound, Iwo Every Sunday 1:00PM 08133093623
OKE ADAN WARD 2 Owoseni Idrees First Baptist primary school opposite Regina mundi oke bode, Iwo Every 15 days on Thursday 4:30 PM 08065118306
OKE ADAN 3 Zakariyau Sulaiman Jagun Ode compound, Iwo Every 3rd Sunday of the month 1:00PM 09136759531
GIDIGBO WARD 01 Abass Adekunle Old Army Barack, Mosinola Comp., Iwo Every 15 days 4:00PM 08034671121
GIDIGBO WARD 2 Abdullahi Musa Alabi ODE IREE STREET BEHIND PHOENIX PETROL STATION Second Sunday of the month 4:30PM 08038305321
GIDIGBO WARD 3 Kola Obelawo Opposite Alaye Maternity, Iwo Every 15 days 4:30PM 08066755333
OKE ỌBA WARD 2 Asifat Wasiu Ayinde Adana Village Iwo Oyo Road Every 15 days Sunday 02:00PM 08133282314
OKE ỌBA WARD 1 Sulaiman Sodiq Abiola Oke Ọba, Agberire Every 3rd Sunday of the month 4:00PM 08063042445

Signed: Imran Sulaiman Olamilekan ALÁLÒYẸ

AEF Coordinator, Iwo LG

Atakumosa East Local Meeting

Venue: Orogoji Market along Ifewara Roads
Date: Third Sunday of the Month
Time: 4 PM

# Name Ward Phone Number
1 Olagoke Kehinde Ward 1 09137677801
2 Rauf Muyideen Ward 02 09152952332
3 Afilaka Abiodun Adedotun Ward 03 07038363305
4 Azeez Wasiu Olatunji Ward 04 08168768124
5 Areoye Omolayo Ebunoluwa Ward 05 07044342061
6 Yinka Adeleke Ward 06 07038925678
7 Aderibigbe Oladapo Ward 07 08169798839
8 Olatunbosun Bukunmi Ward 08 08067659060
9 Mohammed Damilola Jamiu Ward 09 08084915945
10 Obadare Lawrence Oluwasogo Ward 10 08137981876

Ifedayo LG Contacts

S/N Name Ward Phone Number
1 Atoyebi Oluwole Wrd 1 08138501915
2 Afolabi Toyin Wrd 2 08133028688
3 Adeyeye Musbaudeen Wrd 3 07030943406
4 Odeyemi Adefunke Wrd 4 08037280998
5 Abatan Lekan Wrd 5 07036137604
6 Odedej Victoria Wrd 6 09029514487
7 Abatan Esther Wrd 7 08068251996
8 Afolayan Kehinde Wrd 8 08163160668
9 Oyetunji Abiodun Wrd 9 07035201049

IFE CENTRAL

Ward Name Phone Number(s)
ILARE 1 OLADEJI GBADEBO 08161834302
ILARE 2 TEMILADE MARIAM 07035544110
ILARE 3 ADEWUMI MUTAIRU 08035825255
ILARE 4 AWODIRE SEUN 08140682773
IREMO 1 AKINDOYIN ABIOLA 08066771312
IREMO 2 AKIBU ABIODUN 07045687931
BABATUNDE AFEEZ 08063730690
IREMO 3 ABUBAKAR ISAH 09135342851
IREMO 4 ONIFADE SEUN 08168075708
SULAIMAN OLAYINKA 08062334422
IREMO 5 BABALOLA ISRAEL O. 08105736315
AKARABATA ORIMOGUNJE OLAJIDE 08034349953
MOORE OJAJA KAMORU SAKIRAT 07039703221

Isokan Local Government AEF Ward Coordinators

Ward Coordinator Phone Number
Ward 1 Feshomade Toheeb A. 09033888779
Ward 2 Opaleye Sikiru 09127339287
Ward 3 Lasisi Afees O. 09031878480
Ward 4 Bello Azeez O. 07063627670
Ward 5 Akinyemi Itunu 09129481525
Ward 6 Adesina Mutiu Adegoke 08038512780
Ward 7 Adeniyi Abiodun 07064417930
Ward 8 Yekeen Afees Olayemi 07063124218
Ward 9 Daramola Waliyi Adewale 08038230089
Ward 10 Babalola Bolaji 09038987767
Ward 11 Oladele Adeola M 08105361870

Ede South Local Government Coordinators

Ward Coordinator Name Phone Number Venue
Babalagate Ward 1 AKANJi LUKMAN OLAWALE 0803 655 8624 Amadera Primary School, Ede
Akoda Ward 9 Muikaila Adewolu Adegoke 07059933899 Palace Akoda
Kuye Ward 2 Oyekunle Funmilola 0803 480 8166 Orita Oloki, Ile Kuye
Jagunjagun Ward 3 Oyelowo Idowu 08168376634 Ogberin Yidi after ABM Hotel
Sekona Ward 8 OJO GRACE 07038754575 Late Pa Adeniyi's Compound
Oloki Ward 9 Mr. John 08072836311 Ile Bala's House
Alajue Ile Ward 4 Zainab Oluwabukola Fatai 0703 4563481 Opposite APC Secretariat, Ede
Baba Sanya Ward 7 Bola Alimat Lawal 07039621679 St. Peter Primary School
Olodan Ward 6 Abdsalam Wasiu 07046387331 Omodire Primary School

ILESA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT WARDS MEETING

Coordinator Ward Date Location Contact
Alake Adenike Ward 1 1/8/24 Thursday @okesa ilesa
Ayodele Omolara Ward 2 2/8/24 Friday @imo ilesa 07032274915
Akinyemi Omoyeni Ward 3 3/8/24 Saturday @oke eso ilesa 07061178578
Bakare Afeez Ward 4 5/8/24 Monday @ogudu ilesa 09135627903
Iya Ibeji Ward 5 6/8/24 Tuesday @ijamo ilesa 07036854096
Agboola Ajefemi Ward 6 7/8/24 Wednesday @ijoka ilesa 07065028443
Omolara Adenike Ward 7 8/8/24 Thursday @iloro ilesa
Kayode Ward 8 9/8/24 Friday @isare ilesa 08139443803
Boluwatife Adebisi Ward 9 10/8/24 Saturday @ilerin ilesa 07049683634
Oluwadamilare Omirin Ward 10 12/8/24 Monday @bolorunduro ilesa 09069248191
Coordinator and Secretary Ward 11 13/8/24 Tuesday @biladu
General Meeting
17/8/24 Saturday
All the Ward coordinators and their members
@ile our bamura idasa Ilesa
God bless Engineer Raji Kehinde
God bless Ilesa east local government

*E-sign: Ilesa east coordinator.
Call the number: 08141744491
News

What we’re working on.

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Araji Empowerment Foundation Brings Clean Water to Isale Osun Community, Osogbo

In a significant step toward improving the quality of life for residents in Isale Osun Com…

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Araji Empowerment Foundation: Paving the Path to Education in Osun State

In an inspiring initiative that reflects their unwavering commitment to education, the Ara…

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AAraji Empowerment Foundations Generous Donation Boosts Olutimehin Grammar Schoolss Academic Excellence

In a remarkable gesture of philanthropy, AAraji Empowerment Foundation has gives a substan…

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Celebrating the Spirited Dedication of Octogenarians: A Testament to Support for AEF Initiatives

In a heartening display of unwavering commitment and enthusiasm, a group of remarkable oct…

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AEF Spearheads a Heartwarming Initiative: Free Haircuts for Aged Men Across Osun State

Aaraji Empowerment Foundation, a beacon of community support and empowerment, has launched…

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"AEF's Remarkable Initiative: Transforming Lives Through Free Hair Services for Elderly Women in Osun State"

In a heartening move toward empowering and supporting the elderly population, the Aaraji E…

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Engr. Kehinde Raji (Aaraj) Receives Award of Excellence as the Most Valuable Philanthropist In Osun State At Taawunu Polical Forum Iwo

I am deeply honored and humbled to accept the prestigious Award of Excellence as the <b>MO…

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Aaraji Empowerment Foundation Lights Up Aresa Itaolokan: A Bright Gesture in Dark Times

In the midst of darkness, there often emerges a glimmer of hope. For the community of Ares…

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Simon Olalekan, the dedicated coordinator of Modakeke Area Council of the Aaraji Empowerment Foundation Empowered with 500,000 naira

<h4> Exciting News Alert!</h4> We're thrilled to announce another success story from the …

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Aaraji Empowerment Foundation, Ife East AEF Coordinator, Muritala Kasali, Empowered with a grant of 500,000 naira for his business venture

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Engr Raji Kehinde, the Convener Of Aaraji Empowerment Foundation Receives an Award In Recognition Of His Philanthropic Activities from The College of Education, Osun State University.

Education according to Babs Fafunwa is defined as whatever that happened to us from our na…

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Ede South AEF Coordinator Supported With Business Grant.

Exciting News Alert! <br> We're thrilled to announce that Aaraji Empowerment Foundat…

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Aef Ife Central Coordinator Supported With Business Fund for Growth

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