Femi Olutoye
Chief Executive Officer
Vision statement
At the Femi Olutoye foundation, we envision a
Nigeria where health and gender equality
intersect to create a society where all people,
especially women and girls, thrive and reach
their full potential, contributing to a healthier,
more equitable world for all.
At the Femi Olutoye foundation, our mission is to bridge the health and gender equality gaps in Nigeria, our mission is to:ย Deliver community-tailored health interventions, focusing on maternal, child, and reproductive health Promote gender-sensitive policies, practices, and socialย norms.ย Build capacity, skills, and confidence among women and girls to claim their rights Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to leverage resources, expertise, and influence.ย Together, we strive to create a society where health and gender equality are cornerstones of sustainable development.ย
OUR PERSONALITY
Our brand personality is built around compassion, empowerment, inclusion, collaboration, accountability and impact.
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Rooted in Service, Rising in Impact: My Journey to Empower Communities
By Femi Olutoye
My story is one of service, sacrifice, and an unwavering belief in the power of community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while pursuing my PhD at Southern Medical University in China, I felt increasingly unsettledโsitting in a classroom, reading daily reports of thousands of lives lost. I knew I could no longer remain a bystander in the face of such suffering. I made the difficult but necessary decision to pause my academic journey and dedicate myself fully to serving others.
On campus, I led volunteer wellness initiatives, conducted hospital outreach, and educated international students and stranded travelers about safety, health, and well-being. These efforts were recognized by the university, but more importantly, they laid the foundation for my enduring commitment to public health.
Driven by this passion, I pursued nursing registration in New Zealandโa country known for its inclusive healthcare system and pioneering role in nurse legislation. In 2021, I began my international nursing journey, gaining firsthand experience in a healthcare system committed to excellence and equity.
But my journey didnโt end there. I later moved to Canada to gain deeper expertise and expand my global perspective on healthcare delivery. Yet, throughout these international experiences, my desire to give back to my grassroots community in Nigeria remained unquenched. Through the Femi Olutoye Foundation, I have continued to drive impactful health and education programs across underserved communities in my home country.
Fortunately, my advocacy efforts and dedication to community service did not go unnoticed. In 2025, I was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for Community Service by the Canadian Nurses Associationโan honor that reflects a lifelong commitment to compassion, equity, and leadership.
My leadership is grounded in empathy, shaped by lived experience, and fueled by a vision of a world where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy, empowered life.
This is my story. This is our mission. Together, we transform communities.
