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About CKF

The Christopher Kolade Foundation (CKF) was founded in 1997, as a platform through which its founder, Dr. Christopher Kolade, would continue to make contributions to the development of Nigeria. Guided by an enduring legacy of integrity, professionalism, professional ethics, and continuous learning that Dr. Kolade is known for, the Foundation focuses on Education as its key strategic initiative. Particular attention is given to promoting Girl-Child Education (specifically science, technology, engineering, mathematics, music and agriculture), Leadership and Governance Education, Christian and Theological Education and Education in Inter-faith Relations. The Foundation also aims to make contributions in improving public education and literacy levels in Nigeria.

CKF is committed to making careful, thought leading, high-impact, high-value social investments in its identified focus areas. We leverage the expertise and network of patrons and board members to build strong partnerships that maximize our resources and optimize our reach and impact.

MISSION

To deliver and support programs that improve education and literacy; promote good leadership and governance; develop the Christian Faith and advance interfaith harmony.

VISION

A Nigeria that is known for educational excellence, ethical leadership and interfaith harmony.

Our Values

SERVICE

We apply the best of standards and high personal commitment towards fulfilling the mission of the organization; we act in consideration and respect for others.

EXCELLENCE

We challenge ourselves to continuously improve our approaches and results, and hold our partners to the same standard of ongoing improvements.

INTEGRITY

We make decisions transparently and in line with our mission and values, and exemplify the highest possible standards of conduct and professional ethics.

INNOVATION

We believe in the potential of creative and new approaches to transform the lives of people and build stronger communities. We strive to focus on and develop innovative ways to design and deliver programmes and to raise funds.

FAITH

While respecting and embracing the differences between religions, we believe firmly in the tenets of the Christian faith and that all human endowments derive from God the creator.

IMPACT

Our target is for our work to make an impactful change in our communities and we assess our performance in this regard.

PUNCTUALITY & DELIVERY

We believe in being on time, every time and, as long as it depends on us, we would do what we say we would do.