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.
Our Core Values
At MEEI, we are driven by some Core values with the acronym: RISE
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