Osayi Alile Explained

Osayi Alile
Birth Place:Lagos
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:University of Lagos
Rutgers University
Occupation:Social entrepreneur, Orator
Economist, Philanthropist
Years Active:1999–present
Known For:ACT Foundation
Notable Works:
  • Access Bank plc
    *CSR Consultant (2014-2016)
  • FATE Foundation
    *Executive Director (2005-2013)
  • FATE Foundation
    *Head, Training Development (2004-2005)
  • Junior Achievement Of Nigeria
    *Vice President (1999-2003)
  • New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
    *Research Assistant for the Community University Consortium (1998-1999)
Chief Executive Officer
Mother:Dr. Patience Alile[1]
Father:Apostle Hayford Alile
Family:Hayford Alile Family

Osayi Alile[2] is a Nigerian entrepreneur, an executive human development officer, a core professional and published columnist. In the course of her work in various roles, she has been active in entrepreneurship, education, youth development, and public leadership. She currently serves as the chief executive officer of the Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation, also known as ACT Foundation, and the co-administrator of CACOVID. Osayi is a member of the African Leadership Network, The Future Awards Africa,[3] and was the CSR Consultant[4] at Access Bank Plc.

Early life and education

Osayi is the third of eight siblings and the daughter of late Apostle Hayford Alile,[5] a pioneer of the Director-General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and a spiritual leader at St. Joseph Chosen Church of God (SJCCG) International.

She had her primary education at Corona School in Lagos, and her secondary education at Federal Government College, in Warri. She graduated with a B.Sc in Sociology[6] from University of Lagos, and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University, with an academic honor from Pi Alpha Alpha. She also possesses an Executive Certifications from Lagos Business School, International Institute for Management Development, Cranfield University, Harvard University, and Yale Global Executive Leadership.[7]

Career

Osayi has been involved in the success of various entities, and currently serves as a board member of several organizations globally including, Women in Management, Business, and Public Service,[8] House of Tara,[9] Zapphaire Events, Culinary Academy, Global Dignity,[10] and World Economic Forum. In the course of her work with the ACT Foundation, she has funded various organizations, startups, created advocacy, public sector, and learning opportunities as a philanthropist, and business leader.

In 1999, Osayi Alile became Vice President of Junior Achievement Of Nigeria[11] for four years. She was also instrumental in the recruitment of 150+ schools as well as training, mentoring, and monitoring volunteers to ensure a smooth interaction between volunteers and selected schools. She also coordinated the development of new corporate-sponsored programs such as LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement, and Development) Camp.

In 2005, Osayi Alile was appointed Executive Director of FATE Foundation[12] and for seven years, worked with the private sector to grow the foundation’s vision. A private sector that was created with the vision to empower youths with skills, tools, networks, and financing to help the growth of employment in the economy. On 22 September 2011, she joined Global Shapers Community[13] as one of the founding curators of Global Shapers Lagos Hub.

In 2016, Osayi began journalism as a contributor on The Guardian.[14] In 2020, she became an author for Business Day.[15] In May 2021, she spoke with Forbes Africa author, Peace Hyde, about her plans to empower African non-Governmental organisations.[16]

Public speaking

On 22 May 2020, Osayi Alile and Innocent Chukwuma spoke at the "ThursdayTalks Lagos"[17] conference, where she discussed "The Future of Philanthropy in Nigeria", moderated by Gbenga Sesan and Yemi Adamolekun. On 1 February 2020, she spoke at Adeoye’s "Inspiring Change Conference"[18] 2020 alongside Abike Dabiri at the ICC 2020. On 29 October 2019, she was at The Waterbrook’s Special Conference[19] in Lagos, where she gave a motivational speech on How to live your Best Life alongside, Nigerian R&B singer Banky W.

At the Alaghodaro 2019 submit in November, Halima Dangote, and Osayi, spoke on enhancing social welfare.[20] In October, during the lunch of Kemi Akindoju short film "FINE", she spoke on Mental Health[21] alongside the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Harriet Thompson, and Funke Bucknor-Obruthe. On 15 June 2019, she spoke at Woman Thrive conference,[22] hosted by 360 Woman Africa.

ACT Foundation

Osayi Alile is currently the chief executive officer at Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation,[23] [24] a non-governmental organization established in 2016 to support local, national, and regional non - profit organizations working to address challenges and associated vulnerabilities across the African Continent. Its aim[25] is to promote broad-based participation and partnership with other institutions and/or donor organizations aimed at building sustainable communities and to provide innovative solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. In 2019, she spoke[26] with CNBC Africa, on social and global issues to create an impact on communities across Africa. Same year, Osayi held its third breakfast dialogue where it engaged NGOs, Governments, and Corporates on solutions to social issues in Nigeria, as she joins CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole[27] on an interview.

In 2018, ACT Foundation hosted Social Impact at Breakfast Dialogue.[28] The likes of Yaw Nsarkoh, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, and Zouera Youssoufou were Present at the occasion. Speakers at the event are; Abosede Alimi, Otto Orondaam, Simi Nwogugu, and discussions revolved around multisector partnerships, funding, empowerment, and technology.

Philanthropy and recognition

On 8 March 2018, Osayi Alile, and Ndidi Nwuneli, the founder of LEAP Africa were recognized at the First Meet-A-WISCAR Series,[29] for working together with the organization to reach its goals, for the development of philanthropy, and social enterprise, managing the various obstacles of growth which include fundraising and building lasting institutions.

Other interests

On 7 February 2020, The Event Xperience Africa[35] (TEXA2020) conference in Lagos, was convened by Osayi Alile and some of the pioneers of the Nigerian event industry. In November 2019, she was part of The Gage academy judges[36] and Board at 2019 Gage Awards, alongside Obi Asika, Amaechi Okobi, Osayi Alile, KunmiDemuren, and Kamil Olufowobi. On 8 April 2019, she was part of a panel of judges selected by FASHION FUND LIVE[37] in 2019.

Accolades

Honours
YearCeremonyPrizeResult
2007World Economic ForumYoung Global Leader (YGL) Award[38] Herself
2018Her Network Woman of the Year AwardsOverall Achiever[39]
Awards
YearCeremonyPrizeResult
2018SERAS CSR AwardNot-For-Profit of the Year (ACT/Herself)[40]
2019Not-For-Profit of the Year (ACT/Herself)[41]
ELOY AwardsCorporate Social Responsibility (Herself)[42] [43]
2020SERAS CSR AwardNot-For-Profit of the Year (ACT/Herself)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Life without Hayford Alile, by the widow of pioneer NSE DG . . 11 August 2020 . 3 November 2019.
  2. Web site: The Philanthropreneur, changing lives and creating opportunities for Nigerians ― Osayi Alile . Vanguard News . 7 December 2021 . 6 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Osayi Alile . The Future Awards Africa . 7 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Osayi Alile Oruene . . 11 August 2020.
  5. Web site: Nwachukwu . Emeka . Nigeria: Family Eulogises Alile, Pioneer DG of NSE . . 11 August 2020 . en . 5 October 2018.
  6. Web site: OSAYI ALILE: Rewriting Africa's story . . 11 August 2020 . 22 December 2019.
  7. Web site: Osayi Alile, transforming the lives of women for good . . 11 August 2020 . 11 July 2014.
  8. Web site: Osayi Alile . . 11 August 2020.
  9. Web site: Board of Directors . House of Tara international . 11 August 2020.
  10. Web site: I want to leave the door open for other women to succeed - Osayi Alile . . 11 August 2020 . 8 April 2017.
  11. Web site: Ogunsiji . Toyosi Akerele- . MY MENTOR (MRS OSAYI ALILE ORUENE). . 11 August 2020 . 22 October 2014.
  12. Web site: "Rising above the storm of entrepreneurship": FATE Foundation has an invitation for you » YNaija . . 11 August 2020 . 4 December 2012.
  13. Web site: Lagos Hub . Global Shapers . 11 August 2020 . en.
  14. Web site: Osayi Alile . . 11 August 2020.
  15. Web site: Osayi Alile . Businessday NG . 7 December 2021.
  16. Web site: On A Mission To Empower African NGOs . Forbes Africa . 6 December 2021 . en . 5 May 2021.
  17. Web site: Taiwo-Sidiq . Temidayo . 'We should be moving from generosity to justice' Top talking points from #ThursdayTalks Lagos » YNaija . . 11 August 2020 . 22 May 2020.
  18. Web site: Adeoye's 'Inspiring Change Conference' 2020 . . 11 August 2020 . 31 January 2020.
  19. Web site: Discover How to live your Best Life with Lanre Olusola, Banky W, Sinach at The Waterbrook's Special Conference November 22nd – 24th . . 11 August 2020 . 29 October 2019.
  20. Web site: Alaghodaro 2019: Halima Dangote, Osayi Alile, Others To Lead Conversation On Enhancing Social Welfare . Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more . 6 December 2021 . 31 October 2019.
  21. Web site: Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju, Tony Rapu, Chude Jideonwo, Funke Bucknor Obruthe join British High Commission to discuss Mental Health See First Photos . . 11 August 2020 . 10 October 2019.
  22. Web site: 360 Woman Africa hosts annual Woman Thrive conference June 22 . . 11 August 2020.
  23. Web site: ACT Foundation Board . ACT Foundation . 11 August 2020.
  24. Web site: When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I dance Salsa – Osayi Alile . . 11 August 2020.
  25. Web site: About ACT Foundation . ACT Foundation . 11 August 2020.
  26. Web site: Driving social impact in Nigeria . . 11 August 2020 . 19 July 2019.
  27. Web site: Promoting CSR culture among corporates . . 11 August 2020 . 26 July 2019.
  28. Web site: Yaw Nsarkoh, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Otto Orondaam talk Social Impact at the Most Impactful Social Sector Event in Africa hosted by ACT Foundation . . 11 August 2020 . 13 July 2018.
  29. Web site: Join Osayi Alile & Ndidi Nwuneli at the First 2018 Meet-A-WISCAR Series Thursday, March 8th . . 11 August 2020 . 22 February 2018.
  30. Web site: LBS Faculty, Ijeoma Nwagwu selected as one of the 40 Leading Ladies driving the SDGs in Nigeria . Lagos Business School . 11 December 2020 . 26 March 2022.
  31. Web site: OSAYI ALILE-ORUENE TO HEAD WIMBIZ thebbbuzz.com . The BBBuzz . 11 August 2020 . 17 November 2013.
  32. Web site: What Glass Ceiling? Get Inspired by #YWomen100 – Nigeria's 100 Most Influential Women . . 14 March 2015 . 11 August 2020.
  33. Web site: Ade-Unuigbe . Adesola . New African Woman Celebrates "African Women of the Year 2015" as South African Singer Lira lands the Cover . . 11 August 2020 . 1 December 2015.
  34. Web site: Naija . Bella . Oluwadamilola Olatunji, Adesola Arogundade, Toyosi Odukoya Make 9to5Chick's Top 100 Career Women 2022 List . BellaNaija . 24 March 2022 . 26 March 2022.
  35. Web site: TEXA2020: Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, Mo Abudu, Others Engage Event Entrepreneurs . . 11 August 2020 . 7 February 2020.
  36. Web site: Gage Awards Unveiled . . 11 August 2020 . 1 November 2019.
  37. Web site: Cynthia Abila wins Fashion Fund Live 2019 . Vanguard Allure . 11 August 2020 . 8 April 2019.
  38. Web site: Osayi Alile . . 11 August 2020 . en.
  39. Web site: Chinwe Egwin, Ola Brown, Temie Giwa-Tubosun Honored at 2018 Her Network Woman of the Year Awards Full List . . 11 August 2020 . 10 December 2018.
  40. Web site: The SERAS CSR AWARDS WINNERS 2018 . SERAS CSR AWARDS . 27 October 2021.
  41. Web site: The SERAS CSR AWARDS WINNERS 2019 . SERAS CSR AWARDS . 27 October 2021.
  42. Web site: Yay, We Were Nominated! Here's the Full List of Nominees for 2019 ELOY Awards . . 11 August 2020 . 24 October 2019.
  43. Web site: ELOY AWARDS 2019 WINNERS . TW Magazine . 11 August 2020 . 27 November 2019.