The Beginning

In 2012, Abimbola Odumosu was led to develop the plot for a play, which was titled Eneli, as a means of thanksgiving to mark a special event in her life. Alongside the play, she also organized a short story competition and a poetry competition.
However, she didn’t do it alone, but had the support of her wonderful family and friends: her husband, Dr. Tosin Odumosu; Prof Kayode Denloye and his wife Dr. Nadu Denloye; her daughter, Anneke Oluwabiyi and her husband, Ajibade Oluwabiyi; Syreeta Akinyede and her husband Olu Akinyede; and Mrs. Robo Orekoya.
The first edition of Eneli was directed by Sope Durodola, who also directed the second edition .After staging the first play, several requests were made to restage the play, thus the play was restage and this occasion gave birth to Renewal and Refreshing Hosanna Ministry, RRHM.

After staging the second play, the group were led to undertake a bigger vision of encouraging Nigerians to think right so that they can act right, thus birthing the Accountability Movement and Kedari Charitable Foundation..

Kedari Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of Trustees and an ever growing steering committee. The current board consists of two ladies and four men, whilst the steering committee comprise of five ladies and seven men.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

We are governed by a Board of trustees comprising of Dr. Tosin Odumosu; Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Odumosu; Dr. Dele Makanjuola; Prof. Kayode Denloye, Mr. Tony Ewelike, and Mrs. Modupe Ogunlesi.

Abimbola Odumosu

Dr. Abimbola Odumosu is the founder and convener of Kedari Charitable Foundation which was born out of RRHM. Abi is a sanitary engineer with over twenty five experience of working with the United Nations and international Non-governmental organization all over the world. She has worked extensively all over Africa, Asia, Middle East and Europe in the field of humanitarian and development water and sanitation. She is very passionate about the issues of accountability in her life. She believes very strongly that strong leadership is borne out of a strong character, which is influenced by right thinking. She is married and with three children.

Tosin Odumosu

MD, PF Syztems UK.

Dr. Odumosu is the Chairman, Board of Trustee of KCF and is the husband to Abimbola Odumosu. He understands that the basis for living right is thinking right, as he is aware of the many difficult issues caused by wrong thinking.

Dele Makanjuola

Dr. Makanjuola is a retired company director of Vitafoam Nig Ltd. He has been a very close family friend to Dr. Abimbola Odumosu, for over 40 years, as they both share the same outlook on life and he has pledged his full support to KCF.

Mr. Tony Ewelike

Mr. Ewelike is seasoned banker and a faithful member of the Nigeria Full Gospel, where is he also a frequent speaker at its Gospel conventions both at home and abroad.

He is also a much-loved lay preacher. His believes are very much aligned with the vision of KCF, of Integrity, accountability, humility and excellence.

Mrs Modupe Ogunlesi

Mrs. Modupe Ogunlesi is a very successful business woman. She is the founder of Adam and Eve. She fully appreciates the need for developing a strong character as she was raised by her late father (Chief C. O. Taiwo) who imbibed in her very strong values of accountability, humility and excellence, which has helped her to survive in her business. She is a chartered accountant by profession.

Professor Kayode Denloye

He is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Lagos. He has held many and varied important positions in the University, as head of Department, and head of the University of Lagos Consultancy outfit. He is brother to Dr. Abimbola Odumosu and both share the same core values of excellence, humility, accountability and Integrity. These are the values that have enabled him to survive to-date and he strongly believes in thinking right that results in acting right.

Dr. Elizabeth Disu

Senior Lecturer & Honorary Consultant, Department of Paediatrics LASUTH

Dr. Disu is a highly regarded paediatrician. She is also a member of many committees in the medical college, and is an expert on Maternal and Child Health issues for the African Union.

Mrs. Eniola Odunaiya

Accountant

Mrs. Odunaiya has been a committee member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Council for over 10 years.

She is also a member of the steering committee of KCF, and is committed to living a life of service to God and humanity by exhibiting exemplary love and integrity.

Mrs. Odunaiya has deep convictions in the vision of KCF.

Mrs. Oluwatoni Oluwabiyi

Strategy Coordinator, Homble Energy Services Nig. Ltd.

Oluwatoni has been a Member of the Steering Committee of KCF since the staging of the first edition of Eneli in 2012.

“There is a great need throughout our society to model right character, attitude and mind-set. KCF is positioned to do this through our Accountability Movement using all that social media offers and also through the Arts. Our goal is for the transformation of the Nigerian individual, whether old or young. This is important and our future depends on it.”

Mr. Ajibade Oluwabiyi

CEO, Barlen Projects Ltd

Mr. Ajibade Oluwabiyi is the CEO of Barlen Projects Ltd. He graciously oversees the general co-ordination of KCF events and has been involved in KCF since the staging of the first edition of Eneli in 2012.

For him, “our lives are a collection of the various messages and impressions we pick up every day as we live. While most things we come in touch with teach us wrong messages, Eneli provides a way to reach people with different kinds of messages, such as the messages of forgiveness, accountability, humility, and so many more.

Mr. Adesope Durodola

Adesope is the director of the play, Eneli, and has been a Member of the Steering Committee since the inception of Eneli.

He believes more people should get involved in KCF in order to build a new Nigeria.

Mrs. Syreeta Akinyede

Mrs. Akinyede is a writer, and has been a member of the RRHM, now KCF committee since the first staging of Eneli. She believes very strongly in Accountability and its impact in building strong citizens and as such she dedicates a great percentage of her time to provide free editorial services to KCF.

Mr. Oluwadamilare Akinyede

Mr. Akinyede has spent a number of years serving as a musician and later on in the capacity of sound engineer in a number of churches. He has talents in art, photography and graphics design – which he has used to support KCF from its inception.

Mr. Adesegun Durodola

Adesegun is the program coordinator of KCF. He joined the foundation in 2015 as the pioneer program coordinator. He is passionate about building a new Nigeria.

Segun holds a Master’s degree in Public and International Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy.

Mr Jamie Olukotun

Mr. Olukotun James Oluwaseyi is a community advocate focusing on women, children and youth development.

He is a passionate advocate for sustainable inclusion, quality education and poverty eradication. Seyi is the founder of Great Altitude Initiative Nigeria (GAIN) and a member of KCF.

Mrs. Eniola Eyesan

Mrs. Eniola Eyesan is an educationist of over 25years experience. She has passion for teaching especially teenagers.

Mr. Wale Ogunbekun

Mr. Wale Ogunbekun is an accountant who is passionate about people imbibing and exhibiting accountability as a way of life.