Osayi Alile
{{short description| Nigerian entrepreneur and human development expert}}
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| name = Osayi Alile
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| birth_place = Lagos
| nationality = Nigerian
| alma_mater = University of Lagos
Rutgers University
| occupation = Social entrepreneur, Orator
Economist, Philanthropist
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| years_active = 1999–present
| boards = {{hlist|House of Tara|Zapphaire Events|Culinary Academy|Global Dignity|International Women Society|African Leadership Network|The Future Awards Africa}}
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| known_for = ACT Foundation
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- 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)
| title = Chief executive officer
|mother = Dr. Patience Alile{{cite web |title=Life without Hayford Alile, by the widow of pioneer NSE DG |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/11/life-without-hayford-alile-by-the-widow-of-pioneer-nse-dg/ |website=Vanguard |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=3 November 2019}}
|father = Apostle Hayford Alile
|family = Hayford Alile Family
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Osayi Alile{{cite web |title=The Philanthropreneur, changing lives and creating opportunities for Nigerians ― Osayi Alile |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/12/the-philanthropreneur-changing-lives-and-creating-opportunities-for-nigerians-%E2%80%95-osayi-alile/ |website=Vanguard News |access-date=7 December 2021 |date=6 December 2021}} 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,{{cite web |title=Osayi Alile |url=https://awards.yafri.ca/people/osayi-alile/ |website=The Future Awards Africa |access-date=7 December 2021}} and was the CSR Consultant{{cite web |title=Osayi Alile Oruene |url=https://skoll.org/contributor/osayi-alile-oruene/ |website=Skoll Foundation |accessdate=11 August 2020}} at Access Bank Plc.
Early life and education
Osayi is the third of eight siblings and the daughter of late Apostle Hayford Alile,{{cite web |last1=Nwachukwu |first1=Emeka |title=Nigeria: Family Eulogises Alile, Pioneer DG of NSE |url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201810050505.html |website=AllAfrica |accessdate=11 August 2020 |language=en |date=5 October 2018}} 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 Home Science Association School in Lagos, and her secondary education at Federal Government College, in Warri. She graduated with a B.Sc in Sociology{{cite web |title=OSAYI ALILE: Rewriting Africa's story |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/12/osayi-alile-rewriting-africas-story/ |website=Vanguard |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=22 December 2019}} 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.{{cite web |title=Osayi Alile, transforming the lives of women for good |url=https://businessday.ng/women-hub/article/osayi-alile-transforming-the-lives-of-women-for-good-2/ |website=Business Day |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=11 July 2014}}
Career
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|source = - {{cite web |title=OSAYI ALILE: Why I'm living a life of giving |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/03/osayi-alile-im-living-life-giving/ |website=Vanguard |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=13 March 2018}}
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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,{{cite web |title=Osayi Alile |url=https://wimbiz.org/history_post/osayi-alile/ |website=WIMBIZ |accessdate=11 August 2020}} House of Tara,{{cite web |title=Board of Directors |url=https://corporate.houseoftara.com/board-of-directors/ |website=House of Tara international |accessdate=11 August 2020}} Zapphaire Events, Culinary Academy, Global Dignity,{{cite web |title=I want to leave the door open for other women to succeed - Osayi Alile |url=https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/i-want-to-leave-the-door-open-for-other-women-to-succeed-osayi-alile/ |website=The Guardian |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=8 April 2017}} and World Economic Forum. In the course of her work with the [https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/act-foundation-improves-funding-opportunities-for-nonprofits-in-africa/ 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{{cite web |last1=Ogunsiji |first1=Toyosi Akerele- |title=MY MENTOR ( MRS OSAYI ALILE ORUENE)|url=https://toyosi.ng/my-mentor-mrs-osayi-alile-oruene/ |website=Toyosi Akerele |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=22 October 2014}} 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{{cite web |title="Rising above the storm of entrepreneurship": FATE Foundation has an invitation for you » YNaija |url=https://ynaija.com/rising-above-the-storm-of-entrepreneurship-fate-foundation-has-an-invitation-for-you/ |website=YNaija |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=4 December 2012}} 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{{cite web |title=Lagos Hub |url=https://www.globalshapers.org/hubs/lagos-hub |website=Global Shapers |accessdate=11 August 2020 |language=en}} as one of the founding curators of Global Shapers Lagos Hub.
In 2016, Osayi began journalism as a contributor on The Guardian.{{cite web |title=Osayi Alile |url=https://guardian.ng/contributors/osayi-alile/ |website=The Guardian |accessdate=11 August 2020}} In 2020, she became an author for Business Day.{{cite web |title=Osayi Alile |url=https://businessday.ng/author/osayi-329/ |website=Businessday NG |access-date=7 December 2021}} In May 2021, she spoke with Forbes Africa author, Peace Hyde, about her plans to empower African non-Governmental organisations.{{cite web |title=On A Mission To Empower African NGOs |url=https://www.forbesafrica.com/featured/2021/05/05/on-a-mission-to-empower-african-ngos/ |website=Forbes Africa |access-date=6 December 2021 |language=en |date=5 May 2021}}
=Public speaking=
On 22 May 2020, Osayi Alile and Innocent Chukwuma spoke at the "ThursdayTalks Lagos"{{cite web |last1=Taiwo-Sidiq |first1=Temidayo |title='We should be moving from generosity to justice' {{!}} Top talking points from #ThursdayTalks Lagos » YNaija |url=https://ynaija.com/we-should-be-moving-from-generosity-to-justice-top-talking-points-from-thursdaytalks-lagos/ |website=YNaija |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=22 May 2020}} 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"{{cite web |title=Adeoye's 'Inspiring Change Conference' 2020 |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/02/01/adeoyes-inspiring-change-conference-2020/ |website=This Day |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=31 January 2020}} 2020 alongside Abike Dabiri at the ICC 2020. On 29 October 2019, she was at The Waterbrook’s Special Conference{{cite web |title=Discover How to live your Best Life with Lanre Olusola, Banky W, Sinach at The Waterbrook's Special Conference {{!}} November 22nd – 24th |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/10/waterbrook-church-conference/ |website=BellaNaija |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=29 October 2019}} 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.{{cite web |title=Alaghodaro 2019: Halima Dangote, Osayi Alile, Others To Lead Conversation On Enhancing Social Welfare |url=https://leadership.ng/alaghodaro-2019-halima-dangote-osayi-alile-others-to-lead-conversation-on-enhancing-social-welfare/ |website=Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more |access-date=6 December 2021 |date=31 October 2019}} In October, during the lunch of Kemi Akindoju short film "FINE", she spoke on Mental Health{{cite web |title=Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju, Tony Rapu, Chude Jideonwo, Funke Bucknor Obruthe join British High Commission to discuss Mental Health {{!}} See First Photos |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/10/kemi-lala-akindoju-tony-rapu-chude-jideonwo-funke-bucknor-obruthe-join-british-high-commission-to-discuss-mental-health-see-first-photos/ |website=BellaNaija |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=10 October 2019}} alongside the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Harriet Thompson, and Funke Bucknor-Obruthe. On 15 June 2019, she spoke at Woman Thrive conference,{{cite web |title=360 Woman Africa hosts annual Woman Thrive conference June 22 |url=https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/360-woman-africa-hosts-annual-woman-thrive-conference-june-22/ |website=The Guardian |accessdate=11 August 2020}} hosted by 360 Woman Africa.
ACT Foundation
Osayi Alile is currently the chief executive officer at Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation,{{cite web |title=ACT Foundation Board |url=https://actrustfoundation.org/our_board.php |website=ACT Foundation |accessdate=11 August 2020}}{{cite web |title=When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I dance Salsa – Osayi Alile |url=https://punchng.com/when-im-feeling-overwhelmed-i-dance-salsa-osayi-alile/ |website=Punch Newspapers |accessdate=11 August 2020}} 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{{cite web |title=About ACT Foundation |url=https://actrustfoundation.org/about-us.php |website=ACT Foundation |accessdate=11 August 2020}} 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{{cite web |title=Driving social impact in Nigeria |url=https://www.cnbcafrica.com/west-africa/2019/07/19/driving-social-impact-in-nigeria/ |website=CNBC Africa |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=19 July 2019}} 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{{cite web |title=Promoting CSR culture among corporates |url=https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2019/07/26/promoting-csr-culture-among-corporates/ |website=CNBC Africa |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=26 July 2019}} on an interview.
In 2018, ACT Foundation hosted Social Impact at Breakfast Dialogue.{{cite web |title=Yaw Nsarkoh, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Otto Orondaam talk Social Impact at the Most Impactful Social Sector Event in Africa hosted by ACT Foundation |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/07/act-foundation-social-impact/ |website=BellaNaija |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=13 July 2018}} 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,{{cite web |title=Join Osayi Alile & Ndidi Nwuneli at the First 2018 Meet-A-WISCAR Series {{!}} Thursday, March 8th |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/02/2018-meet-wiscar-series/ |website=BellaNaija |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=22 February 2018}} 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.
- Lagos Business School selected her, as one of the 40 Leading Ladies driving the SDGs in Nigeria.{{cite web |title=LBS Faculty, Ijeoma Nwagwu selected as one of the 40 Leading Ladies driving the SDGs in Nigeria |url=https://www.lbs.edu.ng/lbs-faculty-ijeoma-nwagwu-selected-as-one-of-the-40-leading-ladies-driving-the-sdgs-in-nigeria/ |website=Lagos Business School |date=11 December 2020 |access-date=26 March 2022}}
- Selected as one of the Global Top 40 Under 40 Nigerian Female Professionals by NIPRO{{cite web |title=OSAYI ALILE-ORUENE TO HEAD WIMBIZ {{!}} thebbbuzz.com |url=https://www.thebbbuzz.com/osayi-alile-oruene-to-head-wimbiz/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131128104346/http://www.thebbbuzz.com/osayi-alile-oruene-to-head-wimbiz/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 28, 2013 |website=The BBBuzz |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=17 November 2013}} in 2008.
- BellaNaija named her, as one of Nigeria Most Influential Women in 2015, in partnership with Leading Ladies Africa.{{cite web |title=What Glass Ceiling? Get Inspired by #YWomen100 – Nigeria's 100 Most Influential Women |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/03/what-glass-ceiling-get-inspired-by-ywomen100-nigerias-100-most-influential-women/ |website=BellaNaija |date=14 March 2015 |accessdate=11 August 2020}}
- New African Woman Magazine, named her as one of the African Women of the Year{{cite web |last1=Ade-Unuigbe |first1=Adesola |title=New African Woman Celebrates "African Women of the Year 2015" as South African Singer Lira lands the Cover |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/12/new-african-woman-celebrates-african-women-of-the-year-2015-as-south-african-singer-lira-lands-the-cover/ |website=BellaNaija |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=1 December 2015}} in 2015
- BellaNaija named her, as one of the Top 100 Career Women in 2022, in partnership with OloriSuperGal.{{cite web |last1=Naija |first1=Bella |title=Oluwadamilola Olatunji, Adesola Arogundade, Toyosi Odukoya Make 9to5Chick's Top 100 Career Women 2022 List |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/03/9to5chick-top-100-career-women-list/ |website=BellaNaija |date=24 March 2022 |access-date=26 March 2022}}
Other interests
On 7 February 2020, The Event Xperience Africa{{cite web |title=TEXA2020: Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, Mo Abudu, Others Engage Event Entrepreneurs |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/02/07/texa2020-funke-bucknor-obruthe-mo-abudu-others-engage-event-entrepreneurs/ |website=This Day |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=7 February 2020}} (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{{cite web |title=Gage Awards Unveiled |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/11/02/gage-awards-unveiled/ |website=This Day |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=1 November 2019}} 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{{cite web |title=Cynthia Abila wins Fashion Fund Live 2019 |url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/cynthia-abila-wins-fashion-fund-live-2019/ |website=Vanguard Allure |accessdate=11 August 2020 |date=8 April 2019}} in 2019.
Accolades
References
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External links
- [https://actrustfoundation.org/our_board.php ACT Foundation Board Members]
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