About us
Christopher OghoghoFoundation
Who We Are
At the Christopher Oghogho Foundation, our driving force is the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of circumstances. We are committed to making a positive impact by empowering vulnerable women, girls, and youth. By investing in individuals, we aim to create a ripple effect of positive change that uplifts entire communities. We strive to foster self-reliance and resilience through skill-building, education, and empowerment initiatives.
What makes us diferent?
Mission
Our mission is to reach out to those lacking access to resources and support, particularly women, girls, and youth, and provide them with the necessary tools to build brighter futures.
Vision
We envision a world where every woman, girl, and youth has the skills, knowledge, and confidence to birth their dreams and contribute meaningfully to society.
Our Work
Our outreach efforts address the specific challenges women, girls, and youth face in our communities. From organizing skill-building workshops to distributing hygiene kits, we tailor our programs to meet the variety of needs of those we serve.
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Our Founders
Oghogho Christopher Gwabin Musa
- President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association. Co-Founder, Christopher Oghogho Foundation.
Oghogho Gwabin Musa is a dedicated, visionary and dynamic leader committed to humanitarian causes, philanthropy, and education.
As the President of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), she leads initiatives that have significantly strengthened community bonds among officers’ wives.
Under her leadership, DEPOWA has introduced programs promoting personal development, such as her project on a personal visioning and planning workshop for officers’ wives across states in Nigeria, which has helped women live more balanced, vision-driven, and value-oriented lives, gaining clarity of their personal life direction. Other initiatives, such as Walk for Health, a bi-monthly health walk program, have helped women prioritize their health, skill acquisition programs for wives and children of fallen heroes, and youth empowerment and development programs for barracks youths. This drives her vision of helping women, girls, and youth within the Armed forces live balanced, values-oriented, and industrious lives.
Her efforts include collaboration with the United Nations and other organizations to empower women through personal development and entrepreneurship.
Oghogho is a focused and compassionate advocate for the well-being of families, women, and girls within the armed forces and across Nigeria. She tirelessly works to enhance rights and opportunities for women, girls, and youths, addressing critical issues in education, health, and economic empowerment while challenging social and cultural norms.
Beyond her role at DEPOWA, Oghogho co-founded the Christopher Oghogho Foundation, a light of hope for women, girls, and youth in vulnerable communities. The foundation’s initiatives include medical outreach, skill-building workshops, and distributing hygiene kits to support young girls in public schools and disadvantaged areas through the girls’ hygiene empowerment initiative. These efforts are a testament to Oghogho’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the most vulnerable in our society.
Oghogho Gwabin Musa is married to General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, and they are blessed with children.
Why We Do This
We have a deep sense of compassion and a commitment to social justice. Empowering women, girls, and youth improves individual lives and creates more robust, resilient communities for everyone.
How we bring change
FAQs
Why did Christopher Oghogho start the foundation?
Christopher Oghogho founded the foundation to address critical issues affecting vulnerable communities, mainly focusing on women, girls, and youth empowerment. Their personal experiences and passion for social justice inspired them to create a platform dedicated to empowering individuals and improving their quality of life.
Does Christopher Oghogho personally profit from the foundation's work?
No, Christopher Oghogho does not personally profit from the foundation’s work. The foundation operates as a non-profit organization, with all funds and resources directed toward fulfilling its mission and supporting its initiatives.
How is the foundation governed?
A Board of Trustees governs the foundation. These members work alongside the foundation co-chairs, contributing diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise to guide and strengthen the foundation’s governance and strategic direction.
Does the foundation lobby governments?
No, the foundation does not lobby governments. Instead, it focuses on implementing programs and initiatives that directly address social challenges and empower communities.
How does the foundation hold itself accountable and ensure transparency about its work?
The foundation prioritizes accountability and transparency in all its endeavors.
How does the foundation approach diversity, equity, and inclusion?
The foundation is deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. It actively seeks to engage with diverse communities and stakeholders, ensuring that its programs and initiatives are accessible and relevant to all. Additionally, the foundation prioritizes equity in resource allocation and decision-making processes, striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.