About Us
Background
Established on September 8, 2024, the Purposeful Dreamers Foundation aims to inspire, influence, and empower the younger generation of leaders and change-makers.
The PDF was set up to equip and impact the young generation, improve the livelihoods of the older generation through community projects, and more.
PDF Workshops and Entrepreneural Empowerment
The foundation’s journey began with a training and empowerment program themed “Purpose and Passion to Fulfill Life’s Dreams,” which drew over 60 youths and young adults.
The training seminar covered topics such as academic success, purpose and passion in fulfilling life’s dreams, time management skills, and business and entrepreneurial empowerment.
Follow-up Virtual Training
The PDF organized an online training titled “Featuring in the Pictured Future,” further engaging participants and reinforcing its mission.
Key Milestones
1. Registration: Formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on March 20, 2025.
2. Inauguration Meetings : Two inauguration meetings were held: one on November 17, 2024, for pioneer officials, and another on June 15, 2025, for the Governing Board and stakeholders.
3. _Governance Structure
The PDF has a comprehensive governance structure, including:
President
– The Founder, who is also the President of the foundation
– Board of Trustees
The highest body of decision making which includes;
– Chairman
– Secretary
– Board Legal Adviser
– 4 Chairmen Board Committee
– 10 Board Members
National Executives Committee (NEC)
A- Management Team comprising
1. The Executive Director/CEO
2. Directors
3. Zonal Coordinators
4. Chief Operation Officer (COO)
B- Regional Coordinators & Managers
C- State Coordinators
Board Committees
– Program, Project and Proposal Review Committee (PPPRC)
– Fundraising and Resource Development Committee (FARD)
– Risk Management Committee (RMC)
– Budget and Finance Committee (BAFC)
– Communication and Branding committee (CABC)
PDF Stakeholders
– Advisory Board Committee (ABC)
– Patrons and Matrons
– International Regional Coordinator (IRC), East Africa (Rwanda)
4. _Legal Documents_: The PDF has a constitution, bylaws, and other guiding documents that govern the operations of the foundation.
5. _Social Media Connectivity_: The PDF is connected to social media handles like Facebook Page, Twitter, Website, Instagram and others.
6. Induction Procedure: Members are admitted in stages, involving online registration, payment of registration fees, and documentation process.
7. _PDF Scope_: The foundation has representatives in 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria and recently expanded to Rwanda (East Africa).
8. _2025 Proposed Programs_: The Governing Board has identified two key programs for the year, which are “Education initiatives” and “Hospital outreach.”
9. Global Conference: The PDF held its Maiden Global Conference on Sunday, August 10, 2025, themed “Empowering Dreamers: Innovating for a Brighter Future.”
It featured a paper presentation on “Innovation and Disruptions for Purposeful Dreamers” handled by Dr. Olorunnado Samson Ehindero from the School of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Rwanda.
Scholars and mentors were engaged for an impactful, thought-provoking, and action-oriented panel discussion on “Skills Development for Fulfilled Life Goals” handled by Engr (Prof) S.O Oyedepo, Dr (Mrs) E. N Akagbusum, and Pastor (Dr) Abraham Attama.
The session was anchored by an education expert, Mr. Wemimo Oyinloye.
10. PDF Community: The PDF is a community where members and leaders at different levels meet and have the privilege of social networking to achieve personal and professional goals.
Profile of Principal Executive Officers
Profile of the founding president
Mr M.T. Bamigboye