Empowering Every Shade of Strength
The Albino Empowerment Foundation (AEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusion, dignity, and opportunity for persons living with albinism in Nigeria and across Africa.
We exist to challenge discrimination, raise awareness and create pathways to empowerment through education, healthcare, advocacy, and community support. At AEF, we believe that every person, regardless of skin tone or ability, deserves equal access to safety, self-worth and success.
Our programs focus improving lives of unprivileged persons with albinism through awareness, demystifying negative perceptions about albinism, enabling proactive care, reducing the barrier of healthcare access, educational support and skills development opportunities that enable individuals with albinism to thrive. We also engage families, schools, and communities to build empathy, understanding, and lasting change.
Guided by compassion, equality, and justice, AEF is driven by a shared vision, a world where people with albinism are seen, respected, and celebrated for their unique strengths, not their differences.
Together, we are not just raising awareness; we are transforming lives and illuminating hope for generations to come.
Our Mission
To use the power of voice and visibility especially through social media to raise awareness, educate, and inspire understanding among persons with albinism, their families, and the public at large.
Our Vision
To build a society where persons living with albinism are fully accepted, protected and empowered to live fulfilling lives, free from discrimination, inequality and fear and without limits.
Leading With Vision, Compassion, and Purpose
The Albino Empowerment Foundation (AEF) is guided by a team of dedicated professionals who share one purpose: to create a society where persons living with albinism are respected, supported, and celebrated.
Meet our Trustees
Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor
Chair of Trustees
A distinguished educator, information technology expert, and serial entrepreneur, Prof. Ndukwe-Okafor has over 33 years of experience in higher education, leadership, and advocacy. As a Professor of Business and Information Technology, she has served as Dean, Department Chair, and Co-Principal Investigator for a U.S. National Science Foundation grant.
Her passion for empowerment extends beyond academics, she has built capacity for organizations across the U.S., Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia. Prof. Ndukwe-Okafor leads initiatives promoting economic and social autonomy, especially among vulnerable groups, aligning perfectly with AEF’s mission of inclusion and empowerment.
Ifeoma Ngesina
Secretary & Program Director
A data scientist and brand marketing consultant, Ifeoma combines analytical insight with creative strategy. With over a decade in healthcare communications, she has led high-impact campaigns at St. Nicholas Hospital and Eleven Twenty Communications, driving visibility and innovation.
As the founder of AEF, Ifeoma Ngesina’s vision stems from a personal mission to dispel myths, end discrimination, and empower persons with albinism to live boldly. Through her initiatives, AEF continues to advocate for equality, education, and wellness across Nigeria.
Lovelyn Okafor, Esq.
Trustee – Legal & Advocacy Affairs
A lawyer, journalist, and PR strategist, Lovelyn is the Country Head for NewMark Nigeria and serves as Director of Programs at the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF). She has resolved numerous consumer and human rights issues across Africa and is a strong advocate for corporate governance, equity, and youth empowerment. Her work amplifies AEF’s voice in the legal and communications landscape, promoting the protection and rights of persons living with albinism.
Joseph Addams
Trustee – Technology & Innovation
A cyber security and tech expert, Joseph is the founder of Goodwill Hunting Foundation, providing scholarships and educational materials to children in Kaduna State. He also leads several ventures across tech, logistics, agriculture, and finance.
His passion for social development and digital empowerment aligns with AEF’s drive to integrate technology into advocacy, education, and inclusion programs.
Ogechi Ofoleta
Trustee – Education & Community Engagement
An educationalist and Principal at Harmoniee Montessori Schools, Ogechi is deeply committed to shaping young minds and fostering inclusive learning environments. As a community and church leader, she brings empathy and structure to AEF’s educational outreach and mentorship programs.
Engr. Tope Ademola
Trustee – Enterprise Development
A hardware engineer and MBA graduate, Tope is a philanthropist who has helped countless Nigerians start small businesses and sustain livelihoods. From supporting orphanages to mentoring small business entrepreneurs, he embodies AEF’s spirit of empowerment and social upliftment.
Engr. Chidi Nwoga
Trustee – Strategic Development & Partnerships
With over 27 years in the oil and gas sector, Chidi has worked internationally in Aberdeen, Abu Dhabi, United Kingdom and Nigeria. His vast experience in engineering, project management and corporate strategy, combined with his philanthropic spirit, strengthens AEF’s partnerships and sustainability efforts.
