A vision born from love, dignity and purpose
Founded on a simple belief: no one should grow older feeling alone, overlooked or without the support they need. We are creating communities where older people are valued, connected and cared for, giving them the opportunity to age with dignity, purpose and joy. Through compassion, partnership and practical support, we are building the foundations for healthier, happier and more fulfilling later lives.
How OMEA Foundation Started
OMEA was born from a family's desire to transform a personal legacy into a lasting social impact for future generations. Inspired by the life, values, and compassion of Olubunmi Mary Eniola Adefioye, OMEA seeks to address a growing but often overlooked need in Nigeria: the care, dignity, wellbeing, and support of older adults. The idea emerged from recognising that many elderly people, particularly those without adequate family support, face challenges related to loneliness, declining health, social isolation, and access to appropriate care. At the same time, the part of a family-owned ancestral land in Ile-Ife presented an opportunity to create something meaningful that would honour the past while serving the community.
Alongside targeted community health education outreaches and the ambition to become a hub for education, training, research and collaboration with like minded professionals, the first flagship initiative under OMEA is the Ile Ife Gardens Elderly Assisted Elderly Living and Community Well being Village which will include 20-25 bed accommodation for people aged 60 and over in a combination of comfortable single and double rooms, designed to meet the diverse needs of older adults
A key feature of the development will be a dedicated wellbeing and therapeutic garden home-grown food garden, enabling the cultivation of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, offering residents a peaceful outdoor space for relaxation, exercise, social interaction, and connection with nature.
Every aspect of the home will be centred on the individual's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Rather than simply providing accommodation and care, the environment will foster a true sense of belonging and community. Residents will be encouraged to maintain independence, pursue personal interests, build meaningful relationships, and participate in activities that promote healthy and active ageing.
Our Mission
To transform elder care into an accessible, dignified reality by providing safe living sanctuaries, professional geriatric healthcare, and trained paid and unpaid carers for every aging adult in need.
Our Vision
A society where growing old is celebrated with respect, complete wellness, and community companionship, free from poverty, neglect, or social abandonment.
Core Values
- • Dignity & Reverence in every touch
- • Uncompromising Integrity & financial transparency
- • Compassionate Excellence in clinical care
- • Community Empowerment and generational solidarity
Meet the People Guiding OMEA
Our board of trustees and operational leadership bring together experience of caring for family members and professional experience of working in health, care and education sectors
Mrs Oluseyi Adefioye-Giwa
Chair Board of Trustees
A senior Biomedical Scientist with more than 25 years' experience in clinical diagnostics, complemented by expertise in holistic nutrition and over 10 years' involvement in non-profit geriatric work in Nigeria. Her professional and community experience brings a strong focus on preventative health, nutrition, healthy ageing and community wellbeing. Guided by the values and legacy of Olubunmi Mary Eniola Adefioye, she supports OMEA Foundation's vision of creating communities where older people are valued, supported and empowered to age with dignity, maintain meaningful connections and live well within their communities. As Chair, she brings scientific expertise, a commitment to healthy ageing and a deep understanding of the importance of combining health, nutrition, dignity and community support to improve the lives of older people across Nigeria.
Mrs Titilola Triumph
Trustee Board Secretary
A senior healthcare transformation executive with over 20 years of experience leading complex change programmes, she brings a strong commitment to healthy ageing, community wellbeing, and sustainable social impact. Guided by the values and legacy of Olubunmi Mary Eniola Adefioye, she supports OMEA's vision of ensuring that older people across Nigeria are empowered to live with dignity, access quality care, and enjoy meaningful opportunities within their communities.
Ms Eniola Adefioye
Programmes
Miss Melody Triumph
Communications, marketing and fundraising
Melody is an Educator and Writer based in the UK. She is interested in cross over of functional medicine. nutrition, the arts and education. Her writing has appeared in Black Ballad, sweet-thang zine and Female Music Focus. Melody has recently published her educational children’s book Places: Important Sites in Black British History in collaboration with The Black Curriculum and DK Publishing. As an educator, Melody specialises in communication, health and wellness. Melody has experience in creating and delivering online and in-person impactful workshops for both children and adults. She has delivered in a variety of educational environments such as primary and secondary classrooms, universities, community centres, businesses and museums.
Mr. Olorunfunmi Adefioye-Giwa
Finance and governance - Treasurer
A competent Project Development Analyst with experience of supporting the delivery of complex projects, which includes, energy development projects such as solar power and hydrogen production projects. An academic background in energy management and interdisciplinary science, in addition to work experience within varied project environments, has helped build strong confidence and competence in research and problem-solving in project management. Knowledgeable and experienced in project monitoring and control, document management, organising diligent communication to facilitate project implementation, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Passionate about the opportunity to continue growing in a project management environment, acquiring further formal project management training, and to consistently remain a highly reliable team member needed for the development and implementation of challenging projects.
Samuel
Web Developer
TechnologyBuilt and maintains the OMEA Foundation website. agent44.vercel.app
Mrs Elizabeth Bakare
OMEA Chief Executive Officer
AdministrationElizabeth Bakare is a counselor, educator, author and social impact leader with over two decades of experience in counseling, education, personal development and community service. She is passionate about human dignity, life-long wellbeing and creating meaningful change across generation. Elizabeth’s leadership is focused on leading OMEA to develop innovative community programmes, strengthening strategic partnership, advancing education and finding solutions to healthy-ageing ecosystem in the Nigerian space.
Creating the OMEA Foundation Elderly Assisted Living and Wellbeing Village
OMEA's long-term ambition extends beyond a single elderly assisted living and well being village. It aims to become a centre of excellence for healthy ageing, community care, wellbeing, training, and support services for older people across Nigeria. Through partnerships with families, communities, philanthropists, faith organisations, government agencies, and corporate sponsors, OMEA seeks to pioneer a new model of elder care that is rooted in dignity, respect, cultural values, and sustainable development.