Fate Foundation has strengthened its board with the appointment of Ms Ayomide Akindolie-Igwe as an executive director with effect from January 12, 2026.
A statement signed by the chairman of the organisation, Mr Fola Adeola, disclosed that the appointment of Ms Akindolie-Igwe followed the exit of Mrs Adenike Adeyemi in the same role on February 28, 2026, after over a decade.
Under Mrs Adeyemi’s leadership, and through three successful successive multi-year strategic plans, FATE has become a regional powerhouse— reaching individuals across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
Notably, she oversaw the strategic transition of our organization into three specialized divisions: The FATE School, The FATE Institute, and The FATE Giving, ensuring a holistic approach to entrepreneurship support as we expanded into research, policy advocacy, access to capital, digital and AI growth and so much more.
She was thanked “for her tireless service” and welcomed her replacement “as she takes the baton to lead FATE Foundation into its next decade of impact.”
Ms Akindolie-Igwe was described as “a seasoned leader whose expertise in the entrepreneurship ecosystem and the advancement of Small and Medium Enterprises will be instrumental as we scale our digital initiatives to reach 5 million Nigerians by 2030 and amplify our voices in policy advocacy.”
She has been working together with her predecessor during this transition period. The focus is on deepening stakeholder relationships and ensuring the continued execution of the organisation’s 2024-2029 strategic plan.