About us
Built on knowledge, carried by compassion.
A non-profit, non-political foundation supporting orphans, the elderly, widows, displaced persons, and youth through healthcare, education, and self-reliance programs.
Dr Oby Onyemelukwe
Founder & Executive Director · Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Doctor | Health Educator | Heart Wellness | Lifestyle | Humanity
Founder's story
Dr Oby Onyemelukwe — Doctor | Health Educator | Heart Wellness | Lifestyle | Humanity
Founder & Executive Director · Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Dr Oby is a medical doctor, health educator, and heart-wellness advocate whose work rests on a simple conviction: when people understand their health, they make better life choices, prevent disease early, and live with dignity. Her motto — Health – Aid – Helps – Advocacy! — anchors the whole of the Foundation's work.
She founded the Dr Oby Coucou Foundation to support the less privileged in society, particularly orphans, aged persons, widows, displaced persons, and youths, through healthcare, education, and self-reliance programs. The Foundation was registered as Incorporated Trustees with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission in December 2022 and, in July 2026, extended its reach to UK and diaspora supporters through Dr Oby Coucou Foundation International Limited in Scotland.
As Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, she leads board governance and represents the Foundation at major functions. Through her verified Facebook community of more than 25,000 followers, Dr Oby provides daily health education on cardiovascular wellbeing, nutrition, exercise, mental health, and disease prevention.
Pioneer’s Dedication
“True medical charity is not about occasional handouts; it is about building enduring bridges of knowledge, preventive dignity, and practical livelihood for the underserved. If we can teach a family to safeguard their heart, feed their children, and learn a sustainable trade, we change their destiny forever.”
— Dr Oby Onyemelukwe, Founder & Executive Director
Frontline Care
Dedicated Medical Volunteers
Our outreach programs are powered by incredible healthcare professionals who volunteer their time. From screening blood pressure and glucose levels to counseling elders directly, this grassroots connection ensures we reach those who need it most.
Strategic Business Plan & Governance Architecture
Prepared by Dr. Rudolf Smith (Hon. Coursa, FIMC, FICECN, PMP, 6Sigma, CBAP, CSM), Chief Consultant at OGH'Ruro Consulting Ltd (October 30, 2024), establishing our 5-year operational blueprint, UN SDG alignment, and technical specification.
Our Guiding Stars
Vision & Mission
Our vision
To build a healthier, better-informed, compassionate community where people understand their health, make better life choices, prevent diseases early, and support the vulnerable with dignity and love.
We aspire to become one of the leading non-profit organizations focused on empowering the less privileged — especially orphans, the elderly, widows, displaced persons, and youth.
Our mission
To foster self-reliance and enhance access to healthcare and education while promoting the well-being of vulnerable communities through various impactful programs and advocacy.
Article 3 · Constitution
Our 16 Constitutional Aims & Objectives
Our legal foundation and operating mandate registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission.
- 1
Meet the needs of the less privileged: orphans, aged persons, widows, and displaced persons
- 2
Promote self-reliance efforts of the less privileged
- 3
Render assistance to youths and the less privileged in society
- 4
Care for the needy and empower youths in society
- 5
Cater for the general welfare of members and the less privileged of society
- 6
Provide healthcare and education services to the less privileged and needy
- 7
Facilitate access to medical care; pay medical bills the Foundation can afford, and run appeal funds for those it cannot
- 8
Facilitate access to education for the underprivileged, orphans, and those in need
- 9
Promote welfare by providing basic necessities of life — food, clothing, and shelter improvements
- 10
Build the minds of young persons and sensitize them for a better society
- 11
Network with other organizations with similar aims and objectives
- 12
Attend to the reproductive health of people
- 13
Reach out to the physical, mental, social, psychological, health, and welfare needs of people
- 14
Advocate against rape
- 15
Promote the health and well-being of the girl child
- 16
Attend to the cardiovascular, endocrine, and pharmacological health and wellbeing of people
Core values
What guides every decision
Empathy
We meet every person where they are, with patience, warmth and respect.
Integrity
We do what we say, and our records, audits and actions prove it.
Excellence
Medical-grade standards in everything from screenings to scholarships.
Community Engagement
Communities lead; we listen, support, equip and follow up.
Transparency
Audited accounts, open reporting, and constitutional financial accountability.
Who we serve
Target beneficiaries
- Orphans
- Aged and elderly persons
- Widows
- Displaced persons
- Low-income and vulnerable youth
- Women and girls (reproductive health, anti-rape advocacy, girl-child welfare)
- Medically underserved rural and low-access communities
Primary geography: Nigeria (Federal Capital Territory and nationwide outreach), with international diaspora engagement via our Scotland entity. All services are free to beneficiaries.
Governance
Accountable, Transparent, and Constitutionally Bound
The Board of Trustees is our highest governing body — 5–7 Trustees (Constitution permits not less than 2 and not more than 15), serving a renewable 5 years per Trustee, renewable / subject to vacancy provisions term of office. It formulates policy, approves grants, and maintains full institutional oversight.
Board of Trustees
- OO
Dr Oby Onyemelukwe
Founder & Executive Director · Chairperson, Board of Trustees
- OA
Obiageli Agbogu-Ike Uzoamaka
Trustee — Chairman (CAC record)
- GO
Geoffrey Onyemelukwe
Trustee — Secretary (CAC record)
Duties of the Board of Trustees
- Formulate policy for the Foundation and set strategic direction
- Direct the opening of the Foundation's bank account and appoint its three (3) signatories (any two valid for withdrawal; one must be the President)
- Receive and consider the utilisation of grants advanced to the Foundation by sponsors
- Examine proposals presented by beneficiaries before disbursement
Operational Leadership
Founder / Executive Director
Leads the Board of Trustees, sets strategic direction and represents the Foundation at major functions.
Program Manager
Oversees healthcare, education, and welfare initiatives from field outreach to patient follow-up.
Finance Manager
Manages the Foundation's budget, oversees receipts and disbursements, and ensures audit readiness.
Communications Manager
Directs public relations, social media community engagement, and advocacy campaigns.
The Nine Constitutional Offices
Governing body roles established in the Foundation's certified constitution.
Chairman / President
Presides at all meetings; signs minutes; represents the Foundation externally; exercises casting vote at ties; presents annual reports.
Vice-Chairman
Acts as Chairman in his/her absence; assists in supervising Foundation affairs.
General Secretary
Runs the secretariat; safe-keeps minutes and records; summons meetings as directed.
Assistant Secretary
Assists the General Secretary and acts as Secretary in their absence.
Financial Secretary
Records and keeps all financial records; issues receipts; transfers funds to Treasurer within 24 hours; renders financial reports.
Treasurer
Co-signatory on accounts; banks all monies within 24 hours; secures bank statements; jointly endorses accounts for audit.
Auditor
Appointed at General Meeting to audit accounts at least annually; submits audit reports to the Chairman for approval.
Publicity Secretary
Responsible for publicity of Foundation activities to members, the public, and government agencies.
Social / Welfare Secretary
Arranges social activities and oversees the welfare of members and beneficiaries.
Meetings & Quorum Requirements
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Quorum: Two-thirds of members entitled to attend
Monthly General Meeting
Quorum: Two-thirds of members entitled to attend
Special General Meeting
Quorum: Two-thirds of members entitled to attend
Executive Council Meeting
Quorum: Two-thirds of members entitled to attend
Financial transparency
Project Financing & Costing Model (₦40.5M)
Transparent financial planning from our five-year business plan, ensuring every grant, donation, and contribution is directly accounted for.
Total Project Budget
₦40,500,000
Project Financing
Fixed Assets & Setup (₦4.3M)
Working Capital & Programs (₦36M)
Constitutional Financial Rules
- Authorized bank signatories: exactly three (3) appointed by the Board; any two valid for withdrawal, with the President mandatory
- 24-hour banking rule: all monies received must be banked within 24 hours by the Treasurer
- Independent, qualified, licensed auditors appointed at the General Meeting audit financial records annually
- Audited financial statements (balance sheet, income & expenditure account) are annexed to CAC annual returns
- No income or property may be distributed to members as profit; only reasonable remuneration for services actually rendered is permitted
- Asset lock on dissolution: remaining assets transfer strictly to a charitable institution with similar aims
3-Signatory Bank Mandate
Per the Foundation's constitution, withdrawals require any two of the three board-appointed signatories, with the President's signature strictly mandatory. No funds may be diverted or distributed as profit.
Legal status
Registered, audited, transparent
Nigeria
Dr Oby Coucou Foundation
Incorporated Trustees registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Federal Republic of Nigeria.
RC No. 195420 · Reg: 23 December 2022
Certified Extract: 28 December 2022
Address: 428, Magnus Abe Street, Off Lanre Shittu Street, Angwan Sairiki, Wuye, FCT, Nigeria
United Kingdom
Dr Oby Coucou Foundation International Limited
Private company limited by guarantee, registered office in Scotland, registered with the Registrar of Companies for Scotland (Companies House).
Company No. 897619 · 31 July 2026
International arm extending reach, diaspora engagement, and UK fundraising capacity
Regulatory Compliance
- Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Nigeria — RC 195420 (Certified 28 Dec 2022)
- Incorporated in Scotland, UK — Dr Oby Coucou Foundation International Limited (No. 897619, 31 July 2026)
- Governed by an Incorporated Trustee Constitution under CAMA CAP C20 LFN 2004
- Committed to NDPR (Nigeria Data Protection Regulation) compliance for donor and volunteer personal data
- Adheres to statutory anti-money-laundering regulations; strictly non-profit and non-political
- Accounts audited annually by independent licensed auditors and annexed to CAC annual returns
- Constitutional asset lock: on dissolution, remaining property transfers solely to a charitable body with similar aims
UN Sustainable Development Goals
A bridge between philanthropy and sustainable development
Our healthcare, education, empowerment, welfare, and advocacy initiatives directly contribute to ten United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- UN SDG 1
No Poverty
Direct aid to orphans, widows, the elderly and displaced persons; income-generating activities and vocational skills for economic empowerment.
- UN SDG 2
Zero Hunger
Emergency food relief programs combating malnutrition and food insecurity among vulnerable households.
- UN SDG 3
Good Health & Well-being
Free screenings, mobile clinics, medical-bill assistance, reproductive and cardiovascular health support, and chronic disease care.
- UN SDG 4
Quality Education
Academic scholarships, back-to-school essentials, exam fee grants, school feeding, and educational infrastructure support.
- UN SDG 5
Gender Equality
Girl-child health education, reproductive rights awareness, and grassroots advocacy campaigns against sexual violence.
- UN SDG 8
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Youth vocational training (tailoring, catering, cosmetology, solar installation) and mentorship enhancing self-reliance.
- UN SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
Equal access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunity for marginalised and displaced populations.
- UN SDG 11
Sustainable Communities
Shelter improvements, basic emergency supplies, and essential community services for displaced and underprivileged persons.
- UN SDG 16
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Community advocacy against gender-based violence, support for survivors, and promotion of equitable social policies.
- UN SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Active collaboration with government ministries, international donors, NGOs, corporate sponsors, and diaspora supporters.
Milestones
How far we've come
Dec 2022
Registered in Nigeria
Dr Oby Coucou Foundation is incorporated as Incorporated Trustees with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (RC 195420, certified 28 Dec 2022).
Oct 2024
5-Year Strategic Business Plan
Master strategic business plan and platform blueprint completed by Dr. Rudolf Smith (OGH'Ruro Consulting Ltd), aligning programs with the UN SDGs.
2025
25,000+ Facebook Community
Our verified Facebook health community surpasses 25,000 followers and 2,100 health education posts.
Jul 2026
International Arm in Scotland
Dr Oby Coucou Foundation International Limited is incorporated in Scotland (Company No. 897619) to serve UK and diaspora supporters.
2026
Digital Platform Launch
Official web platform launches to enable transparent multi-currency donations, volunteer onboarding, and public reporting.
Your gift becomes better health, better choices and better lives.
Every donation, in naira or pounds, goes straight to screenings, scholarships, training seats and the people behind them.