Education opens doors.Opportunity belongs to everyone.
A non-profit for education, heritage and human development
Where heritage
inspires progress.
Humanity Heritage Education Foundation creates pathways to quality education, cultural understanding and human development—helping people rise while preserving the legacies that unite us.
Education
Heritage
Humanity
Flagship initiativeHumanity UniversityOkeigbo, Ondo State
Home of D.O. Fagunwa
A future where learning, culture and purpose meet.
Culture roots identity.Our legacies connect us.
Humanity guides action.Communities move forward.
Our promise
To create opportunities that empower people and preserve heritage for future generations.
01About the foundation
Education with purpose.
Heritage with pride.
Humanity Heritage Education Foundation (HHEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality education, cultural heritage, human development, humanitarian support and community advancement.
We are committed to helping less-privileged and disadvantaged people gain access to quality education, while creating opportunities that empower individuals, preserve cultural heritage and contribute to the sustainable development of society.
A major initiative of the Foundation is the development of Humanity University of Okeigbo — Home of D.O. Fagunwa, a proposed institution designed to advance quality education, research, innovation, human development and the preservation of African and Yoruba heritage.
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People firstEvery initiative begins with dignity and impact.
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Future focusedToday’s action builds tomorrow’s opportunity.
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Rooted in heritageProgress grows strongest from a strong identity.
02Our key areas of focus
Our work, in every dimension of human dignity.
From the classroom to the community, we connect education, culture and compassionate action to build a more informed, capable and connected society.
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Quality Education
Opening doors to scholarships, training and learning opportunities for less-privileged and disadvantaged people.
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Humanity University
Advancing academic excellence, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and human development in Okeigbo.
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Humanitarian Support
Providing assistance, relief and care to vulnerable, disadvantaged and underserved members of society.
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Cultural Heritage
Promoting African and Yoruba history, literature, arts, traditions and indigenous knowledge.
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Omo Oduduwa Heritage Day
Creating a vibrant platform for culture, history, arts, literature, creativity and community values.
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Awards and Recognition
Honouring people and organizations making outstanding contributions to our shared society.
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Youth Development
Encouraging education, skills, leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship and positive opportunity for young people.
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Community Development
Supporting social, educational, cultural and economic progress within communities.
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Heritage Preservation
Protecting historical sites, traditions, knowledge, literature and cultural legacies for future generations.
Rooted inOkeigboOndo State, Nigeria
03Flagship initiative
Humanity University of Okeigbo
Home of D.O. Fagunwa
A proposed world-class institution where academic excellence meets African and Yoruba heritage—a university designed to advance research, innovation, entrepreneurship and human development.
The university will create meaningful pathways for students, researchers and communities, connecting high-quality learning with the history, literature and cultural knowledge that shaped the region.
Academic Excellence
Quality learning and intellectual opportunity.
Research & Innovation
Ideas shaped by the needs of our time.
Entrepreneurship
Knowledge turned into possibility and enterprise.
Heritage & Culture
African and Yoruba identity at the university’s heart.
Where education meets heritage, and discovery becomes service to society.
CultureCreativityCommunity
04Omo Oduduwa Heritage Day
A Living Celebration of Identity, Culture and Heritage.
Omo Oduduwa Heritage Day is an annual cultural celebration organised by the Humanity Heritage Education Foundation, in conjunction with Omo Oduduwa Global Heritage Ltd, to honour, preserve and promote the rich heritage, history, identity, values and traditions of the Omo Oduduwa people.
The maiden edition was successfully held on 4 April 2026 at Ikeja Club 1966, Lagos State, establishing the Heritage Day as an annual platform for cultural preservation, unity, education and the promotion of Yoruba heritage.
Beyond a celebration, it connects the past, celebrates the present and inspires the future. Our message: Our heritage is our identity. Our identity is our strength. Our heritage must live on.
Our Heritage Day VisionTo establish Omo Oduduwa Heritage Day as a respected annual cultural institution that promotes the preservation, appreciation and global recognition of Yoruba heritage.
05Our vision
A society where every person can rise and belong.
Every individual, regardless of background or financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to access quality education, develop their potential, celebrate their heritage and contribute meaningfully to society.
Through Humanity University of Okeigbo — Home of D.O. Fagunwa, HHEF seeks to create a lasting platform where education, heritage, innovation and human development come together to transform lives and communities.
We believe meaningful progress is not only measured in what is new, but in what is preserved, strengthened and shared.
Our motto
Uniting the World Through Heritage and Education
Our values
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Excellence
06Leadership
Leadership, Patrons & Matron.
Guided by a shared commitment to education, heritage, human dignity and community progress.
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Olatunji Jide
Founder
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Ayodele Fagunwa
Co-founder
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Olaluwoye Yemisi
Public Relations Manager
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Chief Mudasiru Akintomide
Secretary
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Prince Tunde Fisayo
Patron
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Chief Dan Durett Omobowale
Patron
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Olori Bunmi Oderinde
Matron
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Hon. Simisola Fajemirokun
Patron
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