Quick overview
AKPOS MEZEH Foundation (AMF) is a non-profit, non-partisan charitable organisation registered as Incorporated Trustees under Part F of CAMA 2020. The Foundation operates from Tamigbe Community, Burutu LGA, Delta State and works across the Niger Delta.
Vision
To empower the Niger Delta Region through holistic education, human development, and transformative social engagement.
Mission
Provide access to quality education, foster competency development, and promote socio-economic empowerment and environmental sustainability.
Constitution adopted 4 October, 2025
The Foundation's Constitution sets name, objectives, governance arrangements and safeguards. Expand articles below for summaries.
Article 1: Name, Legal Status & Registered Office
Akpos Mezeh Foundation (AMF), Incorporated Trustees (Part F, CAMA 2020). Registered office: Tamigbe Community, Burutu LGA, Delta State.
Article 2: Vision, Mission & Values
Vision: Empower the Niger Delta. Mission: Education, empowerment and environmental sustainability. Values: integrity, inclusivity, accountability, transparency.
Article 3: Objectives
- Establish modern learning infrastructure and libraries.
- Provide scholarships and educational support.
- Implement entrepreneurship and livelihood programmes.
- Promote digital literacy and environmental education.
- Institutionalise M&E and publish results.
Articles 4–11: Governance, Board & Committees
Board governance, officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer), committees (Finance, Audit & Risk; Governance & Nomination; Programmes; MELC) and meeting rules are described here.
Articles 12–16: Finance, Conflict of Interest, Safeguarding
Financial controls, audits, disclosures of interest, safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable people, merit-based recruitment and robust M&E systems.
Articles 17–22: Fundraising, Amendments & Dissolution
Donor due diligence, public communications, amendment procedures (two-thirds trustees) and dissolution rules (assets to another charitable organisation).
Board of Trustees & Officers
The Board provides strategic oversight. Below are the inaugural trustees and their roles.
Chief (Dr.) Akpobolokami Andy Mezeh
Chairman
Founder and Chairman. Provides strategic and visionary leadership, represents AMF and co-signs official instruments.
Cmr. Togo Ojobokeme
Vice-Chairman
Assists the Chair and oversees governance and stakeholder engagement.
Evang. Zenetubor Pelle Emeleakpo
Secretary
Custodian of records, minutes and statutory filings.
Agbogidi Tam Fabian
Education & Research Quality
Leads programme quality and research partnerships.
Pastor Paddy Boye Peretu
Treasurer
Oversees financial operations, audits and reporting.
Evang. Salvation Amadi
ICT & Compliance
Leads ICT, data protection and compliance work.
Founder, Gallery & Video
Images of the Founder and a short founder message/video.
Founder Message (Video)
Core Policy Frameworks
Key governance and compliance policies. Expand each summary to read more.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Annual disclosures; recusal rules; register maintained by Secretary.
Safeguarding & Protection Policy
Zero tolerance to abuse; mandatory training; risk assessments for child/vulnerable activities.
Anti-Fraud & Whistle-blowing Policy
Segregation of duties, confidential reporting and independent investigations.
Data Protection & Privacy Policy
NDPR and Nigeria Data Protection Act compliance; DPO responsibilities and breach reporting.
AML & SCUML Compliance Framework
Donor due diligence and record-keeping; SCUML registration actions.
Annexures
Supporting documents (minutes, statutory declarations, CAC extracts) are available on request or via secure donor links.
Annexure I: Inaugural Board Minutes
Summary of inaugural meeting and resolutions.
Annexure II: CAC Extract & Declarations
IT01 summary and statutory declarations of trustees.
Annexure III: Public Notice
Public notice of registration and related timelines.
Annexure IV: Full policy texts
Full policy documents available on request for donors and partners.