Governance

Board of Trustees

These are ExJAMs. They know what this foundation is for — because they are part of it.

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Founder & Board Chair

Kola Rasheed

Founder & Chairman, Board of Trustees · Calgary, Canada

Kola Rasheed founded the ExJAM Humanitarian Foundation in August 2010 — bringing together fellow alumni of the Air Force Military School, Jos, to stand beside one another in moments of real need. Born in Nigeria, he has built his career internationally while staying rooted in the bonds and values of AFMS. He describes himself simply: "Born African, bred internationally, baked in humility, hard work and perseverance." He chairs the Board of Trustees and has led the Foundation since its founding.

The Reason We Exist

Case Zero

ExJAM · 2010

In 2010, a member of the ExJAM community faced a serious medical emergency and could not meet the cost alone. Alumni rallied, raised what was needed, and ensured he received care. The details remain confidential, as they always will. What that moment demonstrated — that collective action could meet individual crisis — was too important to leave to chance. Kola Rasheed formally established the Foundation that same year so that showing up would never again depend on who happened to hear in time.

The People Who Keep Us Accountable

Nine trustees of the Board, alongside the Chairman above. Together they govern every decision the Foundation makes.

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Chibuzor Olugu

Trustee

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Folarin Falayi

Trustee

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Leslie Ohomele

Trustee

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Foluso Adesina

Trustee

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Kalu Aja

Trustee

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Yinka Ogunyemi

Trustee

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Ebele Enunwa FCA

Trustee

AFMS Jos alumnus. Founder of Sundry Foods (Kilimanjaro Restaurants) and Sundry Markets (Marketsquare). Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

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Segun Ogunyeye

Trustee

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Deji Adebayo

Trustee

Honorary Member

ExJAM President General

Honorary Member, Board of Trustees

How We Govern

Governance and Oversight

The Foundation is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees drawn from the ExJAM community. All decisions affecting fund disbursement are made collectively by the Board, under the chairmanship of Kola Rasheed.

Board of Trustees

Ten trustees drawn from the ExJAM community, chaired by Kola Rasheed. No trustee receives remuneration. All decisions on fund disbursement are made collectively by the Board.

Member-Funded

The Foundation operates entirely on voluntary contributions from ExJAM members. Every contribution is acknowledged privately. No minimum. No maximum.

Direct Disbursement

Approved funds go directly to hospitals, clinics, and service providers. No cash passes through the beneficiary. Strict confidentiality is maintained throughout.