About Us

The BOEHI Foundation was founded in honor of Dr. Bode Olajumoke, a visionary statesman, educator, and philanthropist whose life’s work centered around lifting others through knowledge and service. His legacy is not just in the policies he shaped or the communities he touched—but in the thousands of lives transformed by his commitment to education and human capital development.

What began as a tribute to one man’s impact has evolved into a growing movement dedicated to empowering Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations. Through grassroots engagement and strategic partnerships, BOEHI continues to extend his vision—one scholarship, one skill, and one life at a time.

To transform lives and communities by providing equitable access to quality education and practical hospitality skills for underserved children, youth, and women in Nigeria—fostering self-reliance, inclusion, and generational impact.

A nation where every individual—regardless of background—has the tools, training, and support to learn, lead, and live with dignity.
We envision empowered communities built on knowledge, economic freedom, and the human capacity to rise.

We are guided by principles that ensure integrity, inclusion, and sustainable impact:

• Integrity – We act with transparency, honesty, and accountability.
• Compassion – We serve with empathy and a deep respect for human dignity.
• Impact – We design programs that create measurable, lasting change.
• Inclusion – We reach those often excluded—women, rural youth, and low-income families.
• Legacy – We build for the future, inspired by the enduring example of Dr. Bode Olajumoke.

BOEHI is led by a distinguished Board of Trustees and a dedicated Management Team composed of experienced educators, development experts, hospitality professionals, and public policy leaders.

At the helm is Chairman Mr. Ade Ayeni, a seasoned public servant and strategic thinker with decades of experience in institutional reform, organizational leadership, and youth empowerment. Together, our leadership ensures that every initiative is community-informed, ethically managed, and impact-driven.

Bode Olajumoke was born in Lagos on 1 July 1944, into a Yoruba family from Imeri in Ondo State. He obtained an LL.M (Moscow) and a Ph.D (Law) at the University of Edinburgh, presenting the thesis "Legal Aspects of the Forms of International Cooperation between the Soviet Union and African States", and a BL (Lagos).

He worked as a trainee reporter with the Daily Times of Nigeria from 1963 to 1964. After obtaining his law degrees, he served with the Federal Ministry of Establishment from 1974 to 1979. Following further legal studies, he joined the Ministry of Defence in 1980. He retired from the civil service as a GL 15 officer in 1987.

In 2003, speaking as Chairman of RORO Oceanic, Dr. Bode Olajumoke criticized Nigeria’s maritime policies and high tariffs, and expressed support for the privatization of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). He is also the Chairman of MITOSATH (Mission to Save the Helpless), a non-governmental charity organization whose primary mission is to improve the health of the less privileged.

Political Career

In 1999, Bode Olajumoke was an aspirant for the presidency from Ondo State, Nigeria. He is a chieftain and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees.

Running as a PDP candidate, Bode Olajumoke was elected as Senator in the 5th (2003–2007) National Assembly, representing Ondo North Senatorial District. He was re-elected in 2007 for a further four-year term. As Senator, he served on committees for Navy, National Planning, Foreign Affairs, Employment, Labour & Productivity, Downstream Petroleum, and Defence & Army.

In August 2008, he accompanied Senator Ike Ekweremadu in the Nigerian delegation to the United States to observe the Democratic National Convention.

• In November 2008, Olajumoke stated that Nigeria was not yet ready for full democracy and spoke in favour of a “benevolent dictatorship.”
• Responding to his statement, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tunde Akogun, said that for democracy to truly survive in Nigeria, there must be an element of firmness in decision-making, but stressed that Olajumoke could not have meant a call for an actual dictatorial form of government.
• Speaking in June 2009 as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Olajumoke defended the actions of the military Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, saying it was combating militancy and criminality that undermine the nation’s economic interests. However, he acknowledged that a political solution was needed to address the region’s challenges.