Impact Report 2024
Copyright © 2024 Pistis Foundation
From the Founder Godman Akinlabi
Happy New Year to you, our valued partner! As we unveil our 2024 Impact Report, we celebrate six years of transforming lives and fostering hope through collective action, and divine grace. With our focus on health, education and shelter initiatives, we are reaching deeper into communities across Nigeria, creating empowerment opportunities for sustainable change.
Since inception, our flagship initiatives such as the UBOMI Medical & Surgical Outreach, the Kids-Off-The-Street (KOTS) Shelter, and the PF Scholarship Program have enabled us to bring healing, hope, education and stability to countless lives.
These achievements have been powered by your steadfast support and dedication to our mission.
As we look ahead, we invite you to deepen your partnership with us. Whether by sponsoring a PF Scholar, supporting our Kids-Off-The-Street (KOTS) initiative, or contributing to our upcoming hospital projects, your involvement will help us scale our impact and empower even more lives.
Your generosity serves as the foundation of our efforts, en abling access to healthcare, education, and shelter for those in greatest need. Together, we will continue shaping a future filled with hope and opportunity for everyone.
May 2025 bring you and your loved ones joy, health, and ful fillment.
Thank you for your trust and commitment.
...we are reaching deeper into communities across Nigeria, creating empowerment opportunities for sustainable change.
Since inception, our flagship initiatives such as the UBOMI Medical & Surgical Outreach, the Kids-Off-The-Street (KOTS) Shelter, and the PF Scholarship Program have enabled us to bring healing, hope, education and stability to countless lives.
From the Executive Director
Leonard F. Thomas
We are proud to present our 2024 Impact Report and reflect with gratitude on six incredible years of transforming lives and spreading hope. Through shared commitment and resilience, we’ve deepened our impact touching countless lives.
This year, Ubomi 2024 delivered a total of 8,894 medical interventions to 3,396 beneficiaries to access quality healthcare at no cost. Among these were 121 Ear, Nose & throat (ENT) procedures, 229 eye and surgical operations, treatments and surgeries for complex cases like goitre, hernia etc.
We hope to restore even more lives as we aim to achieve the groundbreaking of the Ubomi Medical Centre by the end of 2025.
More than 100 medical professionals and 150 non-medical volunteers generously gave their time and expertise to make the 2024 Ubomi Medical and Surgical Outreach a success.
Our Kids-Off-The-Street (KOTS) Shelter Program reached an exciting milestone as five of our children—Joshua, Fortune, Ifunnaya, Prisca and Blandine— were enrolled in secondary school at two of our partner schools. This brings the total number of children from our shelter now in secondary school to seven.
Additionally, we have successfully acquired a one-hectare land space to scale the shelter, thus creating the capacity to accommodate even more.
In our PF Scholars Program, a total of 172 students have benefited from the scholarship since its inception. With 21 new scholars joining in 2024, we now have 154 active scholars, 70 of whom are supported through our Adopt-A-PF-Scholar Program.
To further scale this initiative, we are leveraging an existing two-floor building for our school project, creating greater opportunities for access to free quality education.
Your steadfast support has been the cornerstone of these successes empowering us to reach thousands of lives and inspire hope in the face of challenges.
As we step into 2025, we wish you and your loved ones a year filled with joy, prosperity, and meaningful achievements. Thank you for being an integral part of this journey of impact!
2024 Impact at a Glance
8894
Medical Outreach Interventions
227
Nutrition Education
Educational Scholarships & Grants
Over N2.4M
Worth of Drugs Donated
151
Street Kids Impacted at Children’s Day
28,125
Meals Served in the Kids-Off-The-Street Shelter
General Surgeries Conducted
Eye Surgeries Conducted
Eye Care
Ear, Nose and Throat Procedures
Street Kids Impacted Through Sports and Innovation Project
KOTS (Kids-Off-The-Street)
Children Graduate to Secondary School
891 1,430
Laboratory Test Screenings Pharmaceutical Beneficiaries
Dental Procedures
353
Eye-Glasses Dispensed
Mosquito Nets Distributed
990
Medical Checks (Kids-Off-The-Street)
Days in School (Kids-Off-The-Street)
53 30 5
Wings Academy Graduands
Bed Shelter for the Kids-Off-The-Street (KOTS) Shelter Initiative
Mental Health Consultations
Health Program Initiatives
Jumoke’s Visit: 5 Years Later Health Webinars & Health Campaigns
Jumoke’s story is a unique one. She was a beneficiary of the Foundation’s first Ubomi Medical and Surgical Outreach held in 2019.
For seven long years, she lived with a massive 16.5 kg uterine fibroid enduring pain, isolation, and the stigma of being cast aside by her community.
Thanks to our partners’ support, Jumoke underwent a successful surgery that transformed her life. Free from years of suffering she now embraces health and dig nity.
Today, she’s not only free from the burdens of her past but thriv ing. This year—five years after her successful surgery—she visited us to share her joy of having her life fully restored. She also cele brated a special milestone with us of becoming a new grand mother, a moment she once thought might never come.
This year, we addressed critical health challenges by empowering individuals with knowledge to navigate tough times though a webinar titled “Mental Health: Staying Healthy in a Recession,” featuring experts who shared practical strategies for managing anxiety and stress in recession-hit economies like Nigeria.
We also continued our online health sensitization campaigns, promoting awareness and proactive measures to build a healthier, more resilient community.
Ubomi Medical & Surgical Outreach 2024
Ubomi 2024 reaffirmed our commitment to providing accessible, transformative healthcare for underserved communities.
Through Ubomi 2024, we delivered 8,894 medical interventions providing FREE quality and accessible healthcare to 3,396 beneficiaries.
1,156 891
Pharmacy Recipients
Laboratory Screenings
120 835
Surgeries Performed Dental Procedures
109
121
Eye Surgeries Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Procedures
Drug Donations
This year, we donated over N2.4 million worth of essential medications to General Hospital, Epe, Lagos, Mother & Child Care Hospital, Ajah, Lagos, and St. Kizito Clinic, Lekki, Lagos. These contributions supported the delivery of high-quality, accessible medical care to underserved communities.
We believe healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and through these partnerships, we continue to ensure that essential care reaches those who need it most.
Photos from Ubomi 2024
Photos from Ubomi 2024
Education Program Initiatives
A total of 172 students have benefited from the scholarship program since inception to date, with 21 new scholars joining in 2024.
Additionally, 70 children have been adopted since the inception of the Adopt-A-PFScholar program. This initiative allows individual sponsors to
adopt a specific child or children and actively participate in their educational journey throughout the program.
Sponsors can review the child’s termly report and, under certain conditions, may also communicate directly with the child.
21 2 12
Three PF Scholars Get Admitted to Universities
This year, three of our PF Scholars—Salome, Goodness, and Tofunmi were admitted into uni versities. Salome enrolled to study Banking and Finance, while Goodness began her journey in Medical Laboratory Science. Tofunmi, one of our recent secondary school graduates, also secured admission to study Microbiology.
We are proud to celebrate their achievements as they embark on this exciting chapter of their academic journey.
12 PF Scholars Graduate from Secondary School
This year, twelve scholars from the Pistis Foundation Scholarship Pro gram graduated from secondary school, marking a key milestone in their academic journey.
Having excelled academically and morally, and grown into well-round ed individuals, they are now set to transition to tertiary education. Pistis Foundation remains committed to supporting them as they pursue their aspirations. Congratulations to our graduates!
Our ED Mentored 11 Graduating PF Scholars
In December, our Executive Director, Leonard F. Thomas, mentored PF Scholars who had recently graduated from secondary school. During the session, the ED engaged in one-on-one conversations with the scholars to understand their aspirations and provide valuable guidance as they prepare for higher education.
We will continue to support and provide mentorship as they transition into the next phase of their academic journey.
Shelter Program Initiatives
Education of our KOTS Shelter Children
In 2024, five children from the Kids-Off-The-Street (KOTS) Shelter transitioned to secondary school. Joshua joined Chalcedony School, while Fortune, Ifunnaya, Priscar, and Blandine enrolled at Providence Heights School— both partner schools.
With Darasimi and Lekan already at Rainbow College, the total number of KOTS children in secondary school rose to seven. The remaining 16 children continue their education at Adorable Toes School and Sapphire Hall School, supported by home tutoring.
Health of the KOTS Kids
This year, the children at the KOTS Shelter had 365 health checkups and received 28,125 meals. These efforts ensured they maintained healthy weight standards recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
We remain dedicated to fostering their well-being through consistent healthcare, balanced nutrition, and holistic support.
The Sports & Innovation Project
Sports Innovation
The kids participated in a Sports & Innovation project by Pistis Foundation in partnership with the Asumah Brothers and other stakeholders, where over 70 street children were empowered through football and technology. The children received football kits and participated in football training for five weeks.
The KOTS children joined street children from Jakande (through Debra’s Palace Initiative) and kids from Destiny Trust Foundation in the opening ceremony match and the championship match, which concluded the football aspect of the program.
The KOTS children also participated in the innovative aspect of the Sports & Innovation project, where they learned a range of valuable computer skills, ranging from coding to basic computer applications. This program was designed to equip them with practical digital knowledge, providing them with the skills needed to succeed in a technology-driven world.
In addition to coding and computer applications, the program encouraged creativity and problem-solving, preparing the children for future opportunities in the digital and tech industries.
Pictures from the Sports & Innovation Project
Pictures from the Sports & Innovation Project
Exceptional Performance by the KOTS Kids
In 2024, our children made us proud at their inter-house sports competitions across two schools, where 10 of them brought home a total of 29 medals.
To close the year, the children secured first place at the Nikels Aid Foundation Christmas party event, organized for vulnerable communities. They gave special presentations, outperforming participants from other NGOs to win the coveted first prize. We are incredibly proud of their achievement.
Nikels Aid Foundation is an NGO focused on improving the lives of vulnerable communities and orphans by promoting access to quality healthcare, education, and welfare.
25,185 990
180
151
Street Kids Impacted
In partnership with Debra’s Palace Initiative, we hosted a Children’s Day event for street kids. They enjoyed games, food, and made new friends. Each child received gifts, including clothes and accessories, and their parents were also given clothing.
Donations to KOTS
We thank everyone who donated to the shelter in cash and kind. This year, we welcomed many visitors who brought thoughtful gifts, making a meaningful impact on the children and our operations.
Impact Stories
A Mother’s Prayer
Answered: 10-Year-Old
Boy
Receives Free Hernia Treatment
Mrs. Ademidu’s young son had suffered from a painful hernia for a long time, preventing him from living a normal childhood. She had taken him to several hospitals and even tried traditional herbal treatments, but nothing worked. The cost of surgery, quoted at N250,000 by the last hospital she visited, was beyond her means, leaving her feeling helpless as her son’s pain persisted.
When Mrs. Ademidu heard about Ubomi and its free surgeries, she decided to attend, though uncertain of what to expect. To her amazement, her son was attended to promptly, and the hernia was successfully removed by our team of volunteer professional surgeons—all at no cost.
Today, her son is healthy and living pain-free, able to play, eat, sleep, and attend school like every other child. Mrs. Ademidu expressed her profound gratitude to Pistis Foundation for giving her son a second chance at a normal life.
We are honored to have made a difference in their lives and wish her son a bright future ahead.
Breaking Barriers: How Goodness
Overcame All Odds
to Secure Her Academic Future
Goodness’s journey began in 2019 when she joined the Pistis Foundation Scholarship Program. When the news broke that she had been awarded the scholarship, she was overwhelmed with excitement. This moment marked the beginning of a life-changing opportunity for Goodness.
The scholarship selection process was thorough. It began with preparatory lessons, followed by an exam to assess the candidates’ readiness. That Saturday, she gave her best in the exam. According to her, when she was awarded the scholarship, she knew it was the start of something extraordinary. She resolved to make the Foundation proud by excelling academically.
Her first day at Chalcedony School was a turning point. Goodness’s determination to succeed was clear from the start. However, her years in secondary school were not without challenges. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the education system globally, affecting students, especially those preparing for key exams like WAEC, NECO, and JAMB. Goodness faced the challenge headon, managing the pressures of multiple exams and a compressed timeline. With the support of Pistis Foundation, her dedication, and her faith, she graduated in October 2021.
That same year, Goodness was also offered the opportunity to pursue an international scholarship.
Pistis Foundation supported her by covering the cost of the SAT exam, but despite her best efforts, she did not secure the scholarship. However, her perse verance didn’t waver. She remained focused on her goal, and her hard work eventually paid off in 2024 when she gained admission to a prestigious Nigerian university to study Medical Laboratory Science.
Goodness’s story is one of relentless determination and the power of opportunity. From overcoming set backs to achieving her dreams, she continues to in spire us. We are incredibly proud of her and excited to see the impact she will make in her chosen field. We will continue to support her as she embarks on her academic journey.
Blessing’s Struggles Turned into Success
Despite these challenges, Blessing remained focused on her dreams. A responsible young girl, she often helped her mother with household
dilapidated building with no windows or doors.
When Blessing lived with her mother, her work often took her away from home, leaving Blessing vulnerable to the dangers of the area, including drug addicts and sex workers.
Since arriving at the KOTS Shelter, Blessing’s journey has been one of a steady growth. Her dedication and hard work in the classroom led to her being named Most Improved Student for the 2023/2024 academic year, a recognition not just for her academic success, but for her perseverance in the face of adversity.
Now 11 years old and in Primary Five, Blessing dreams of becoming a teacher, inspired by her love for creative writing and her desire to help others learn. She continues to impress everyone around her with her commitment to education, and it’s clear she has a bright future ahead.
We are incredibly proud of Blessing’s achievements and remain committed to supporting her as she works towards her dreams.
Where We are Going! NEXT
5 Years 2024 -2029
50,000
UBOMI MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS
100
BED SHELTER
5000
TRAINED TEACHERS
20
BED SIZED HOSPITAL
1,000
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
500 50
ADOPTED PARTNER SCHOOLS
WINGS ACADEMY TALENT PROGRAM GRADUANTS
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Honour Roll
BOARD MEMBERS
Godman Akinlabi
Lolu Akinyemi
Doyin Femi-Johnson
Tunji Iyiola
Ogochukwu Belo-Osagie
Adebowale Omotunde
MANAGEMENT
Leonard F. Thomas
Mary Omange
Saeed Adenekan
Oluwaseyi Abiodun
Nnenna Uche
Kemisola Ogunleye
Faith Ikebeli
Bukola Odunlami
Lois Isemede
Yango Sor
Irene Etuwoma
STAFF
Daniel Oderinde
Cynthia Timothy
Eke Patrick
Beauty Gift
Temituoyo Gbenebichie
SHELTER
Elizabeth Annam
Queeneth Sylvester
Modupe Abodunde
Oluyemisi Debo-Adesina
Jackris Wadiri
Oluwadolapo Ojo
Damilola Jumoke Olatoye
Lucy Onyeachor
EDUCATION
Deremi Owosho
Gbadamosi Oluwaseun
Olarenwaju Mary Osubu
Eduozor Winnifred Ifeoma
Halimat Adejumobi
Oladimeji Daniel
Fred Chiazor
INTERNSHIP
Zara Dennar
SHELTER MEDICAL DOCTOR
Dr. Busayo Babatunde
HEALTH
Eniola Olusesan
Yeside Olayinka-Agboola
Esther Thomas
Mayowa Momoh
Dr. Irene Etuwoma
Isimemen Preye
Uwhen Hovwe Ndifreke Treasure
Olayinka Tolulope Adekoya
Blessing Samuel
Ekundayo Olafare
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA
Sowari Akosionu
Emitt Chukwuemeka
Crystal Anne Chijindu
Eniola Oriade
Jeremy Igbokwe
Joan Ukpong
Eke Patrick
INTERNSHIP & VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
Kemi Adeitan
Oluwadolapo Ojo
Sylvia Ibekwe
SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM
Oluseye Sonoiki
Sowari Akonsionu
Paul Umogbai
Omolabake Ogungbemile
Enoma Agbonifo
Collins Chukwuma Okengwu
LEGAL COUNSEL
Dr. Kola Fayemi
Barrister Matilda Otulana
SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE
Leonard F. Thomas
Jeremy Igbokwe
Jeffery Igbokwe
Joan Ukpong
Lois Isemede
Sowari Akosionu
Yango Sor
Mary Omange
Temituoyo Gbenebichie
Oluwaseyi Abiodun
Narrisa
Crystal Anne Chijindu
Isimemen Preye
Dayo
Anthony
Jacinta
Gbadamosi Oluwaseun
Eduozor Winnifred Ifeoma
Eke Patrick
Oladimeji Daniel
Seunara Abiodun
SHARED SERVICES
FINANCE DEPT.
Busola Wale-Siyanbola
Abiodun Oyediran
Olajide Olawale
Olaide Ife-Ifeoluwa
Ilemobade Agbojo
Marvellous Adebagbo
Seiyefa Olugbenga-Adeleke
Ojuolape Onajobi
Omotolani Lawal
Jane Uwakwe
HR DEPT.
Emilomo Oputteh
Temitope Osunkoya
Damilare Awolowo
Oluchi Dennar
FACILITY
Mr Adesola Adegbite
Mr Aderemi Ibuoye
Mr Martins
Mr Adewale
TEC COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Ayodotun Akinfenwa
Mr. Martin Aguocha
TEC IT
Joshua Gbadamosi
Michael Olusoji
INTERNSHIP & VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
Kemi Adeitan
Oluwadolapo Ojo
Sylvia Ibekwe
UBOMI MEDICAL & SURGICAL OUTREACH
Leonard F. Thomas
Yango Sor
Kemisola Ogunleye
Temituoyo Sophia Gbenebichie
Abimbola Oche
Adaora Ikokwu
Adetola Ladejo
Aloaye Ekhaesomi
Anita Ikenna-Ezumezu
Bimpe Lawal
Chidinma Ukaegbu
Divine Uzoma
Edidiong Nwankwo
Ekanem Florence lkott
Elizabeth Seth
Elizabeth Oguns
Emmanuel Akaiso
Emmanuel Sunday
Esther Oshiobugie
Harriet Kemigisha
Jennifer Israel
Jenny Ettah
Jerry Adie
Jokojaiye Adeyemi
Joseph Daniel
Joy Sampson
Julie Moyegbone
Justina Charles
Kemi Adeyeye
Kennie Balogun
Laura Oluwadare
Mercy Etim
Mkpoikana Asuquo
Morrison Bassey
Nana Ogunnaike
Nancy Ofejiro Ogboru
Naomi Ederaro
Narissa Olubimo
Zion Adegoriola
Honour Roll
UBOMI MEDICAL & SURGICAL OUTREACH
Nnadozie Ihekwoaba
Obem Friday
Obinna Benjamin
Ojie Ose
Olabisi Adebowale
Olamipo Ifegbesan
Olasore Olasimbo
Olatunde Marolan
Adeoluwa Komolafe
Joshua Abe
Obiajulu Nwalutu
Ese Chekwa
Ojuolape Onajobi
obinna benjamin
Uche Udemba
Akintoye Akinpelu
Oyedele ibukun Showunmi
Emmanuel Ekpo
Caroline Ibor
Blessing Onyedeke
Olusola Ajayi
Isaac Miller
Adaeze Okpara
Oladotun James Oyetade
Stephen Aniekan Dickson
Wisdom George Enomfon Ekenson
Macmillan Ibe
Adaobi Achunine
Aaron Ododo
Theresa Eshiey
Olufemi Adenekan
Joseph Daniel Osegie
Nimi Clement
Irene Robert
Abiola Oguntade
Segun Ogunlade
Uzoamaka Okafor
Uchenna isaac
Ilori Oluwatomiwo
Caleb Herberts
Olufemi Banjo
Segun Sunday
Thompson chimuanya
Chinedu Adiele
Zichat Theresa Bako
Victoria Osoba
Gabriel Adegor
Abiye John
Taiwo Adeoye
Evelyn Ebesunun
Uchenna’s Richard
Chiziterem Chukwukadibia
Emmanuel Macaulay
Daniel Oderinde
Treasure .N. Uwhen-Hovwe
Vivian Elo Ayanka
Eme Ekanem
Sinmisolu Emmanuel
Jeffrey Igbokwe
Gbenga Philips
Golden
Seyi
Eke Valentine
Mary Omange
Enoma Agbonifo
Paul Omugbai
Oluwakemi Alih
Nkechi Sunday
Elizabeth Iwhevu
Tomiwa odujoko
Ekundayo Olafare
Oluebube Agunenye
Marvellous Nwokie
Jennifer Ohia
Oghenekeme Diejomaoh
Ndiana-Abasi Ekanem
Oluwatosin Solanke
Roli Oyowe
Olufunke William Nwachukwu
Faith Ezurumem
Oluwaseun Gbadamosi
Verah Adiche
Abere Kabby
Verah Adiche
Faith Akhigbe ivie
Felicia Adegbite
Justina Stephen
Faith Eyenone
Uju Chukwurah
Deborah Itoje
Justina Charles
Funmi Akpan
Omowumi Ola-kenny
Akande Olabimpe
oluwabunmi Adesanya
Oluwabukunmi Olatoye
Yetunde Olatoye
Margaret Ekpong
Eni Oparah
Abimbola Dunmiju
Ephraim Peter
Abimbola Omogunloye
Patience Paul-Umogbai
Esther Ogbuji
Omotolani Ayodeji
Emem Ndukeobong
Olorunsogo Ojo
Joy Bright
Esther Adelakun
Abiodun Enitan David
Nwadimma Lucy Chinasa
Sharon Youdeowei
Owoyi Esiere
Friday obem
Akinola Omolayo Deborah
Femi Arayela
Momodu Bolorunduro
James
Emmanuel Sunday
Ephraim peter
Temitayo Amole
Olamide Afolabi
Dennis Konyeaso
Olubusola Durosinmi
Peter Akudo Orji
Oluseye Sonoiki
Bukola Osho
Sowari Akinsionu
Olaitan Famous
Emitt Chukwuemeka
Michelle Olivia
Morayo Adedokun
Ukamaka Nnakwe
Isioma Abueme
Oluwadamilare Akinpelu
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Sheila Daniels
Mac Anthony Achunine
Emmanuel Ekpere
Jackris Wadiri
Patrick Eke
Daniel Friday Okodi
Luisa Innocent
Eniola Oriade
Martin Aguocha
Oba Adewuyi S
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Ojevwe Victor B
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Edesiri Vuevu
Eddy Benson
Pst. Bola Adisa
Michael Olusoji
Adesola Adegbite
Adewale Aderanti
Favour Famous
Omolara Ogbewe
Opeoluwa Awoyode
Bukonla Olorunju
Victor Alih
Ojo Olufemi Samson
Araoluwa Bighoro
Obiora Okafor
Ifeanyi Ike
Queen Ibiam
Henry Christopher
Nuhu John
Dr. Irene Etuwoma
Isimemen Preye
Oluwafemi Akingbade
Labake Ogungbemile
Ekundayo Olafare
Dr Bolade
Orimolade Oluwagbohunmi Temitayo
Olumide Adebesin
Oluwafemi Akingbade
Omojolade Abimbola
Omolara Oyateru
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Omotayo Tomisin
Paul Moore
Roseline Bose Omokore
Samuel Rehoboth
Sarah Etim
Segun Akanbi
Stella Charles
Stephen Agogo
Steve Ogbonnaya
Suda Pukuma
Temitayo Amole
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Timothy Musa
Uchechi Elendu
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Vanessa Kalu
Winifred Bassey
Winnifred Eduozor
Daniel Ajayi
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