My story isn’t one of perfection or easy victories. It’s one of courage, resilience, and the unwavering belief that even in the face of adversity, we can rise.

Born in the United Kingdom as the youngest of six children, my father came to the UK in 1958 on a scholarship to study accounting. After qualifying as a management accountant, he worked for the Post Office before relocating our family to Nigeria when I was just five.

Growing up in Nigeria shaped me. I was always curious, questioning everything—even the things society told me not to. I vividly remember asking my father at age 10 why we were six children living in a modest two-bedroom flat, struggling to make ends meet. In the 1970s, questioning your parents was taboo, and my father quickly shut the conversation down. Yet, that moment lit a fire in me—a desire to change the narrative for underprivileged children and ensure they had access to the support and opportunities they deserve.

After completing my early education in Nigeria, I returned to the UK in the 1980s to further my studies. My first career was in management accounting, which I pursued for a decade. But my heart was always drawn to a deeper purpose.

In the early 2000s, I made a life-changing decision to transition into supporting vulnerable children. As a single mother to my two wonderful children, Akolade and Temitope, I juggled parenthood and purpose—facing challenges that taught me resilience, grace, and strength. Every chapter of my life—from betrayal to breakthroughs—has taught me valuable lessons. These experiences built the foundation for what I would go on to create.