About Us

Building Businesses across the continents of the world

MEEI Program

The Mindshift Empowerment and Employment Initiative (MEEI Program) was born out of a profound need to bridge critical gaps faced by aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and communities worldwide.

The MEEI Program is a dynamic global platform dedicated to inspiring growth, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful change. Founded with a vision to bridge gaps in skills, mentorship, and funding, the MEEI Program empowers individuals and communities to rise above challenges and pursue meaningful progress.

At its core, the MEEI Program is built on the belief that every individual and organisation has untapped potential. Through strategic partnerships, skill-building workshops, and mentorship opportunities, we provide a launchpad for entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries who are committed to making a difference.

Guided by our core values of Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, and Empowerment — our RISE model — we bring together a diverse network of mentors, partners and changemakers. Whether it’s through our entrepreneurs network, women empowerment programs, or training sessions, the MEEI Program fosters an ecosystem where members can learn, grow, and connect on a global scale.

Our Vision

“To create a global hub where entrepreneurs and leaders connect, thrive, and drive sustainable innovation.”

Our Mission

The MEEI Program’s mission is to empower individuals and organizations by fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and supporting sustainable development. Through education, mentorship, and global connections, the program enables participants to grow their businesses, solve challenges, and make a positive impact on their communities.

MEEI Annual Conference

The MEEI Annual Conference brings together young people, women, entrepreneurs, community leaders and partners to celebrate what our programmes have achieved, share knowledge and set the agenda for the year ahead. It features keynotes, panel discussions, practical workshops and recognition of outstanding participants, volunteers and partners.

Governance & Team

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the legal governing body of the Mindshift Empowerment and Employment Initiative Foundation under its Constitution registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (Reg. No. 157219). Trustees are elected at a General Meeting of the Foundation.

Omeiza Adeiza · Trustee
Dr. Daniel Deji Ayodele · Trustee, Founder and Executive Director
Ayodele Hannah Olayemi · Secretary

Leadership Team

Dr. Daniel Deji Ayodele

Founder and Executive Director

Mr. Martins Arebun

President, MEEI Program

Dr. Yavuz Selim Selay

Chairman, MEEI Türkiye

Mr. Mustafa Subhe

Director, Sustainability and Impact

MEEI Executives

Mr. Emmanuel Akaiso

Head of Media and Communications

Betul Kahraman

Partnership and Strategic Relations, Türkiye

Mr. Mohammed Sani Ali

Regional Coordinator, Africa Region

Chukwuebuka Christian Edeh

Director of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Ejiro Lucky

Global Secretary

Emmanuel Edward

Website Developer

Program Coordinators

Nnyema Benson Ekon

Speaking Club Coordinator

Ejiro Lucky

Women Empowerment Coordinator

Mr. Mohammed Sani Ali

Entrepreneurs Network Coordinator

Country Representatives

Our Country Representatives mobilise participants, partners and volunteers for MEEI programmes and represent the MEEI Program in their countries. MEEI has Country Representatives in 13 countries: Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, China, DR Congo, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan and Zimbabwe.

Amb. Dr. Adekunle Azeez Badmus

Country Representative · Nigeria

Mr. Angelo Pascal

Country Representative · DR Congo

Miss Shari Ann Henry

Country Representative · Jamaica

Dr. Charles Benin

Country Representative · Ghana

Mrs. Norma Mngoma

Country Representative · South Africa

Mr. Gordons J. Yiek

Country Representative · South Sudan

Oaitse Thhalefan

Country Representative · Botswana

Kanti Gari Kumari

Country Representative · India

Miss Amina Zergoug

Country Representative · Algeria

Also representing MEEI: Prince Fotabong Ajong Christian (Cameroon) · Lillian Wen (China) · Hedo Eugene Selorm (Ghana) · Moses Almar Harabore (Kenya) · Asunta Akon Jueny (South Sudan) · Junior Manduna (Zimbabwe).

Would you like to represent MEEI in your country? Write to info@meeiprogram.org or WhatsApp +90 531 965 7443.

Advisory Board

Dr. Olabisi Akande

Chairman, Advisory Board

Mr. Zeki Güvercin

Board Member

Hon. Shina Peller

Board Member

Mrs. Doris Philip Yaro

Board Member

Dr. Gokhan Kurtar

Board Member

Our Partners

Below are our Dynamic Partners, supporting the MEEI Program

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