Tobore Otite, C.E.O of Oghenevwede Ashley Kemete Foundation reflects on achievements so far

Written by Blessed Adjekpagbon 

Mr Adedolape Oki, organiser of
everything about the late son of
Lady Flora Otite, poses with her
during the reunion event in the UK.

Oghenevwede Ashley Kemete Foundation was founded in 2019. It was officially registered as a non-governmental organization in 2021. It is meant to immortalize the name it bears, which belongs to a young Nigerian who was killed under questionable circumstances in the UK some years ago. The foundation's vision is to help the most vulnerable children and women in Nigeria. 

Since its establishment, it has empowered some folks in the area of education in Nigeria. The first project it embarked on was the enrolment of a young lad, Festus Erigbe into the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, to study a four-year Computer Science programme.. Bes
ides, there are other folks who have been recipients of the Social Development Goals (SGDs) of the foundation in terms of educational development and women and young girls empowerment programmes. 

The C.E.O of the foundation, Lady Tobore Otite, a U.K-based Nigerian, had a chat with Bulkybon News recently, and shared some of the things she and her team have been able to do for needy folks, through what she calls "The grace of God," over the years. This was as a result of a recent reunion event that took place in her late son's school in the UK in August 2025. 

Back row, left to right: two men and a lady
extreme right: Mr. Matthew Otite,
Mr. Marcus Otite and Mrs Josie Osie. 
Front row: left to right:
    Chief Mrs Vivian Oghenekaro, Lady Tobore Otite,
and Mrs Irene Mobuno

She informs that, "During the time we sponsored the Computer Science student, Festus, for a four-year-programme, we also assisted a physically challenged young lady to realize her dream to become a great woman in the future. Her father had told her that he won't spend a dime on her because she was physically challenged. But when her case was brought to the foundation's notice, with the grace of God's providence, we also enrolled her to study in Delta State University, Abraka, where she graduated among one of the best sets of students as a Medical Lab Scientist." 

Speaking further about the various activities the foundation has been carrying out to bring positive changes and development to folks in Delta State, she pointed that, "We also provided books, uniforms, medications and food items to over 30 students of different schools in Oghara Kingdom. Other communities where we repeated the same gesture include Okpara Inland, Ovu, Agbon,, Ekakpamre, Ugono, Orogun and Unuame et cetera." However, she stated that the foundation has assisted over 70 students to enroll for the West African Examination Council (W.A.E.C) and National Examination Council (N.E.C.O) examinations, since its inception. 

Left to right: Tobore Otite 
and Mrs Aghogho Ugen

 To show how much the foundation places high value on educational development, Otite added that, "We have also enrolled over 80 students for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. We are currently sponsoring over 50 students across boards in various schools in Delta state. Through the sponsorship of the foundation, three folks are now university graduates, namely Festus Erigbe, Ms. Ejiro Onosigho and one other lady. And at present, another recipient of the foundation's educational sponsorship goal is Ms. Happy Victor, who is currently in the 200 level in Delta State University." 

Aside from the aforementioned educational activities, she said the foundation has been involved in other humanitarian projects in the sector, such as the stationing of good signboards at the entrance gates of over 30 schools at primary and secondary levels. It has also assisted in providing over 500 school badges, sandals and books et cetera to various schools in the state. 

Furthermore, the foundation's C.E.O added that, "In terms of empowering artisans, we have trained five ladies to acquire tailoring skills and they are now self-employed. We also assisted some other ones to go through hairdressing trainings and are also presently self-employed. Apart from that, we also sponsored the sinking of a borehole in Okpara community for the availability of clean water for the residents and folks living in its neighbourhood." 

She recalls that, "In 2022 we had a Memorial Lecture and Essay Competition in honour of Mr Ashley Kemete, which has become a yearly event. Winners are given laptops and various educational gadgets as prizes amongst the participating students. Some schools that were hitherto lacking hygienic water, clean toilets and first aid boxes, have also been equipped with such basic facilities." 

 Left to right: Mrs Irene Mobuno
and Chief Mrs Vivian Oghenekaro

Not limiting the activities of the foundation programmes to education alone, Otite posits that her NGO has been involved in carrying out health outreach projects, through which she and her team speaks about living in good health and staying away from crime. 

According to her, during one of such events, over 600 sanitary pads were shared to various schools in Okpara community. Free medical check-ups were also administered by medical experts who accompanied the team. Some folks were diagnosed with cataracts in their eyes, while some were given glasses. Ten elderly folks with severe cataract cases underwent free cataract surgery, and later said they have noticed great improvement in their eye sight since then. 

In conclusion, she says "The foundation has been giving starter packs to women to facilitate them to begin different businesses of their choice in their local areas. This is the particular project we intend to keep doing in the remaining part of the year. In this vein, we are seeking partners to collaborate with us to put smiles on the faces of more women in need of assistance." The pictures published along with the article, show some of the numerous folks who attended the reunion as part of its highlight. 

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