Empowering Communities, Changing Lives
We provide financial assistance, entrepreneurial grants, training and educational support to help vulnerable individuals and communities thrive. Join us in creating lasting change.
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Atonad Foundation
ATESINSE ONAARA ADELOWO Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in loving memory of our Grandfather, an erudite Scholar, Sheikh Salaudeen Ali Atesinse and our Father Alh. Jimoh Salaudeen Onaara. May Allah SWT grant them both Aljanah Firdaus, their wives and siblings that are already dead and all deceased Muslims. We are dedicated to supporting the dreams of vulnerable individuals and communities in Oyo State and Nigeria at large. Our objectives align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, and Decent Work and Economic Growth.
DonateOur Mission
To provide financial assistance, entrepreneurial grants, training, and educational support to help vulnerable individuals and communities thrive.
Our Vision
To empower communities and change lives through our programs and initiatives.
Our Motto
Supporting Dreams, Min Fadhli-l-Lāh
Our Causes
Quality Education
We provide grants for quality education to vulnerable individuals and communities.
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- SDG 4
Entrepreneurial Grants
We empower individuals and communities by providing entrepreneurship training, grants, and resources to promote self-sufficiency and economic growth.
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- SDG 8
Zero Hunger
We strive to end hunger and malnutrition by providing sustainable food sources to vulnerable communities.
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- SDG 2
Impact Stories
ATONAD Foundation's Founder and President Supports Needy on 50th Birthday
In commemoration of the 50th birthday of our founder and president, Alh (Hon) Afees Adelowo Jimoh Onaara, Baba Adinni of Igbeti land and Atesinse Adinni of Kisi land, a sum of ₦500,000 was distributed among sick people, widows, students, and the less privileged. Each beneficiary received at least ₦10,000.
Over 200 applications were received within a six-hour deadline through our Atesinse Onaara Adelowo foundation (ATONAD). The selection process was thorough, considering recommendations from individuals and critical stakeholders.
We wish our founder and president a happy birthday and more prosperous years ahead.
Recipients
Ongoing Projects
Nurudeen Islamic School's Hall, Oke Laha, Kisi, Oyo State
Building a hall for the school to improve educational infrastructure in Kisi, Oyo State.
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Ehinke Community Hall and Civic Centre, Ehinke, Kisi, Oyo State
Building a community hall and civic centre to provide a space for social gatherings, events, and community activities in Ehinke, Kisi.
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Our Team
Hon Afees Adelowo Jimoh Onaara
President
Alhaji (Hon) Afees Adelowo Jimoh Onaara is the grandson of late Fadhilat Sheikh Salaudeen Ali Atesinse of Agbepon compound in Ehinke area of Kisi, Irepo local government, Oyo State. He's born into the family of Late Alh Jimoh Onaara and Alhaja Taibat Olapade Jimoh. He's educated up to Masters Degree (Electronics and Computer Engineering) from Lagos state University (2006). Hon Afees Adelowo Onaara's political sojourn started in 2006 when he resigned after ten (10) years meritorious service from Voice of Nigeria (VON). He represented Irepo and Olorunsogo in the Oyo State House of Assembly between 2007 and 2011. He equally represented Irepo, Oorelope and Olorunsogo Federal Constituency in the lower chamber of the National Assembly between 2011 and 2015. He was during the same period a Governing Council Member of National Institute of Legislative Study, Abuja. He was appointed PDP and Governor Seyi Makinde's Director of Campaign, Oyo North Senatorial District, in 2019. He was the Chairman, Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS) between 2020 and 2022. He is the Chairman/CEO of Chaste Intellect International Schools, Ilorin, Kwara State. The Baba Adinni of Igbetiland and Atesinse Adinni of Kisiland. He is happily married and blessed with lovely children.
Miss Afaf Adeife Jimoh
Vice President
Afaf Adeife JIMOH is a promising daughter of Hon. Afees Adelowo Jimoh, Grand daughter of Late Alh. Jimoh Onaara and Great Grand daughter of Late Sheikh Salaudeen Atesinse (Rohimahu Llah Tahala). She attended Al-Ameen International School, Maitama, Abuja and Chaste Intellect International School, Ilorin. She's currently studying at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Z.A Arogundade
Director General
Abdulkareem Zakar Arogundade is a reputable and respectable Islamic Scholar, Teacher, and Educational Administrator. He's the Khalifa of Late Sheikh Arogundade (Rohimahu Llah Tahala), a contemporary of Late Sheikh Salaudeen Atesinse (Rohimahu Llah Tahala). He's the current Head of Arogundade (now known and addressed as Arikewudade) dynasty. He attended Madrasatul Ihlahul Islam, Kishi, L.A Primary School, Kisi, College of Arts and Arabic School, Sokoto, St Andrew's College of Education, Oyo and University of Ado, Ado Ekiti. He has NCE and Bsc Degree in Accounting Education. He's taught in Iba High School,Kishi, Lagbulu Memorial College,Kishi. Nybrosis Nursery and Primary School, Kishi and Youmbas Group of Schools, Kishi. He's led several Islamic and cultural organisations and He is reputed for having championed several developmental activities in Kisi and its environs.
Mr Fasasi Kehinde Akanni
Secretary General
FASASI, Kehinde Akanni is an Economist, Analyst, event organiser and moderator, team player and lots more. He is a native of Kisi, Irepo LG. He is a dedicated Muslim with high commitment to serve humanity. He attended community primary school, Oke laha, kisi, Lagbulu Memorial High school, Kisi, UMCA secondary Grammar school, Igbeti and University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara state. He has B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Economics and at present pursuing his PhD in Economics. His working experiences started as PTA teacher in his former secondary, Lagbulu memorial high school immediately after his secondary school. He taught both ordinary and advanced Economics at Excel Tutors as an undergraduate. He had his NYSC at JAMB national headquarters, Abuja. He also taught briefly at Muslim Academy, kisi. He currently works with the Federal Government of Nigeria as an Enrollment Supervisor at National Identify Management Commission, NIMC. Mr Kehinde Fasasi has had leadership records, which include: Time keeper at primary school, Social prefect boy at secondary school, Secretary, Federation of Oke Ogun student Union FOOSU, university of Ilorin chapter, President of the department during undergraduate, platoon leader during NYSC, Senator during postgraduate, and Honourable Supervisory councillor during the first term of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. "His Excellency" as he is popularly called is happily married to FASASI, Islamiyat Iyabo, Nee Balogun and blessed with children.
Mr Tiamiyu AbdulRauf Atanda
Financial Director
Abdulrauf Atanda Tiamiyu was born on 2nd May 1982 to the family of Baba Tiamiyu Lawal of Ajana compound Ajegunle, Kishi. He attended Madrasat Nurud-Deenil Islamiyy, Community Primary School Oke Laha Kishi, Lagbulu Memorial High School Kishi, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin and Kwara State University, Malete. He has (ND) in science Laboratory Technology and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS). He works with the university of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin and equally serve as an Arabic tutor at Madrasat Nurudeen Islamiyy. He served as the Amir, Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria, (MSSN) Lagbulu Memorial High School, Naibul Amir, MSSN Kishi Central Branch and also Naibul Amir MSSN OLD IREPO 2017 - 2019 and at present, the Amir MSSN Kishi Central Branch, since 2020 and the Chief Imam of Lagbulu Memorial High School Central Mosque. He's happily married and blessed with children.
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Atonad Foundation
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Contact Information
Chaste Intellect University, Km 5, Kisi-Ilorin Rd, Itesiwaju Area, Budo Adio, Kisi, Oyo State.