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  To commemorate the 80th birthday of Dr. Bode Olajumoke , the Care People Foundation organized an outreach programme that provided wheelchairs to persons with disabilities and distributed food items to widows and other vulnerable members of the community in Ibadan, Oyo State. The initiative reflected Dr. Olajumoke's lifelong commitment to compassion, service, and improving the welfare of disadvantaged individuals. As the Grand Patron of the Care People Foundation, he has consistently supported the organization's humanitarian programmes and community development efforts over the years. Speaking during the event, the Foundation's President, Rev. Paul Tioluwani-Lesekese , described Dr. Olajumoke as a distinguished statesman, accomplished leader, and dedicated philanthropist whose generosity has enabled the Foundation to reach countless beneficiaries. He noted that the outreach programme was organized as a meaningful way to celebrate Dr. Olajumoke's milestone birthday by ...

  As part of his commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable members of society, Dr. Bode Olajumoke donated wheelchairs to physically challenged individuals in Ondo State during a presentation held in Igedegede, Akoko. The donation was aimed at encouraging persons with disabilities to build confidence, enhance their mobility, and live with greater independence and dignity. The initiative reflected Dr. Olajumoke's longstanding belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to participate fully in society, regardless of physical limitations. At the time of the donation, Dr. Olajumoke was serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mobility Aid and Appliances Research and Development Centre (MAARDEC) , an organization dedicated to promoting access to mobility aids and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. The gesture further demonstrated his enduring commitment to humanitarian service and social inclusion—values that continue to guide the wor...

  Dr. Bode Olajumoke Donates Building to Support Disabled Scouts As part of activities commemorating his 70th birthday, former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and philanthropist, Dr. Bode Olajumoke , donated a newly constructed four-bedroom chalet to the Lagos State Scout Council for the benefit of Disabled and Special Scouts. The building, situated within the Baden Powell Training Centre in Ibeshe, Ikorodu, was established to provide suitable accommodation for Scouts with disabilities during training programmes and other scouting activities. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Dr. Olajumoke explained that the project was inspired by his desire to give back to society and promote inclusion for persons with disabilities. He noted that the land, which had been donated several years earlier, had remained undeveloped until the construction of the chalet, which will now serve as a dedicated facility for Disabled and Special Scouts in Lagos State. The Lagos State Scout Coun...

The location was the International Center for Events and Culture (The Dome) in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was a gathering of eminent personalities from various sectors as well as traditional authorities. The event was a public lecture to mark the 81st birthday of renowned philanthropist, politician and national leader,  Senator Bode Olajumoke . It also featured the inauguration of the  Bode Olajumoke Education and Hospitality Initiative (BOEHI) , a vehicle deployed by friends and associates of the senator to touch many lives in the society. The guest speaker, former Ondo State governor  Dr. Olusegun Mimiko , eulogized Senator Olajumoke for his exemplary leadership qualities, his love for the masses and for putting his hometown, Imeri, on the national map. In his lecture, Dr. Mimiko did a historical analysis of brain drain from a global perspective to the national outlook. He said Africa must come to the realization that it has moved from being  "involuntarily ...

Mr. Ade Ayeni , Chairman of the Bode Olajumoke Education and Hospitality Initiative (BOEHI) and Co-Chair of the NSCC Ondo Stakeholders' Consultative Forum on Ageing, delivered a speech on the occasion of a courtesy call on the newly appointed Director General/CEO of the OSRC Media Group in Akure. The delegation congratulated the Director General on his appointment on behalf of  Senator Bode Olajumoke (PhD) , Chief Patron of the NSCC Ondo Steering Committee, Special Adviser  Bar. Benjamin Jaiyeola  (also Hon. Clerk of the Ondo State House of Assembly), and the full Steering Committee. Special partners  Samanthsappy Home Care , led by Mrs. Folasade Sanyaolu, and the  Elder Persons' Association of Nigeria (EPAN)  were also represented at the visit. About BOEHI BOEHI was born out of the collective resolve of friends and associates of Senator Olajumoke to support and formalize his long-standing personal efforts — including scholarships to students across Nigeria...

Former Senator  Dr. Bode Olajumoke  has insisted that government alone cannot fund education in Nigeria, calling on private individuals and philanthropists to step in. He maintained that education remains the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and the greatest opportunity for children living in indigence. Olajumoke made this known during the launch of the  Bode Olajumoke Education and Hospitality Initiative (BOEHI) , aimed at creating educational opportunities for vulnerable children and supporting deserving adults in achieving their educational goals. "Many talented children lack access to quality education due to financial constraints. This foundation is our contribution to bridging that gap by providing resources and support. In many impoverished communities, brilliant but indigent children don't have the opportunities to experience education in its true form." About BOEHI Board Chairman  Mr. Ade Ayeni  described the initiative as designed for indigent but ...