17 Years After: Owotuga Foundation Invests ₦204m in Education, Enterprise, Donates Hostel to OAUSTECH

Seventeen years after the passing of the Late Most Supreme Apostle Matthew Omodayo Owotuga, the foundation established in his honour has reaffirmed its commitment to humanity and sustainable development with a landmark ₦204 million intervention spanning education, enterprise, and youth empowerment.
At the heart of this year’s remembrance is the commissioning and handover of the Bodunwa Elizabeth Omodayo Owotuga Hall, “a modern, fully equipped 30-room student hostel” to Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State. The facility is designed to ease student accommodation challenges while creating a safe and conducive environment that supports academic excellence.
The Foundation’s 2026 intervention reflects a deliberate scale-up of its impact initiatives. A substantial ₦186.7 million was disbursed as non-repayable entrepreneurial grants to small and medium-sized business owners, aimed at stimulating grassroots economic growth, expanding enterprises, and generating employment across communities.
In the education sector, ₦10.3 million was allocated to scholarships for high-performing but financially disadvantaged students, ensuring that economic hardship does not obstruct access to higher education.
Further demonstrating its commitment to youth development, the Foundation invested ₦7 million in a regional football competition, providing a platform for talent discovery and fostering unity, discipline, and sportsmanship among young people.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Foundation, Most Rev. Ap. Nelson Ogede, emphasised that the ₦204 million total disbursement underscores the guiding principle of “Humanity First,” a legacy deeply rooted in the life and teachings of the late Apostle.
Echoing this sentiment, Mrs Agnes Ehinmowo (née Owotuga), daughter of the late cleric, noted that the annual remembrance goes beyond ceremonial observance. According to her, the true tribute lies in tangible impact—seen in transformed lives, thriving businesses, and students empowered to remain in school and succeed.
The Foundation’s legacy of giving continues to expand. In 2019, it donated an orphanage facility to Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Abeokuta, and in 2024, it delivered a 300-seat ultra-modern lecture theatre to OAUSTECH—further solidifying its footprint in educational infrastructure development.
About the Foundation:
The Matthew Omodayo Owotuga Foundation is a non-profit organisation committed to advancing the philanthropic ideals of the late Apostle. With a focus on education, healthcare, and economic empowerment, the Foundation works to create sustainable opportunities for underserved populations. Its Board of Trustees includes Most Rev. Ap. Nelson Ogede, Mrs Agnes Ehinmowo, Mr Omosehinmi Oye, and Mr Felix Omodayo-Owotuga.
According to the statement, Owotuga Foundation marks its 17th remembrance with ₦204m in grants, scholarships, and a 30-room hostel donation to OAUSTECH, boosting education and enterprise.
In commemoration of 17 years of remembrance, the Matthew Omodayo Owotuga Foundation has announced a ₦204 million impact investment, highlighted by the donation of a 30-room student hostel to Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), alongside targeted support for businesses and students.