About Us

Who We are?

Trees are portrayed in many African myths and stories as ancestral symbols of wisdom, custom and authority. Apart from their essential role as the lungs of the planet, Trees have a long history of serving as a preferred meeting venue for many cultures. They provide a natural and serene setting for people to gather and connect, allowing for a sense of community and shared experience. Throughout history, trees have served as sites for important ceremonies, meetings, and gatherings, often
serving as a symbol of unity and cooperation.

The name “Idi-igiose” originates from the Yoruba language of southwestern Nigeria. It literally translates to “Under the Baobab Tree”. To us,” Under this baobab Tree” is the meeting point or place where “we” sit down with stakeholders to device solutions to empowerment and development challenges in our communities. People empowerment & development are a fundamental requirement for achieving sustainable and inclusive economic growth and social progress. Empowerment and development of people is also essential to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

Empowering people to us, means ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, resources, and opportunities they need to participate fully in economic, social, and political life. This includes access to education, healthcare, clean water, and sanitation, as well as opportunities for decent work, economic growth, and participation in democratic processes. We advocate a global response to solving these challenges and welcome your participation.

We at Idi-Igiose people empowerment & development foundation are a volunteer, non-profit and non-governmental organization. We share a common vision to
facilitate and coordinate people empowerment and development initiatives. Our
broader aim is to reduce poverty, promote social, economic, and political inclusion, and facilitate resilience to shocks and crises in our communities

Our Corporate Culture

Our corporate culture is built on the principles of collaboration, transparency, accountability, diversity & Inclusivity. We value our people and treat them with respect and integrity. Our focus is to create a neutral environment of trust, fairness, and collaboration, where all team members feel valued and supported

Our Core Values

Promote and influence social transformation through the delivery of welfare, empowerment & development initiatives, and humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable in our Society.
Promote and defend the development of social and civil rights of the most vulnerable and unprotected groups in our Society.
Promote political participation through the education of people on their rights and obligations as citizens, as well as encouraging them to not just listen objectively to election campaigns but to vote conscientiously.
Partner with international organizations towards achieving the Sustainable development goal (SDGs) targets in Nigeria and the African region.