Rev Fr. Christopher Odeluyi is a Priest and Chaplain of the Roman Catholic Church, and serves as Founder and CEO of Christopher Odeluyi Foundation For Education (COFFE). His work and service as a Priest and Chaplain of the Roman Catholic Church, has led him to interface with various people of different financial class, background, age, and gender, and has come to realize that quality Education and Entrepreneurship skills, are the best show of love and gift one can offer the lowest, the oppressed and neglected of the society, in other to empower and uplift their lives.
As a child who had to either run or walk over four kilometers every day to get primary and secondary education, Fr Christopher understands the importance to quality, accessible and affordable education to all children. Little wonder in his first priestly assignment as Parish Priest of St Mary Catholic Church, Iloro Ekiti, Ekiti State (2009 – 2015), he founded Santa Maria Nursery and Primary School Iloro, Ekiti State Nigeria, equipped with standard classrooms and a school bus, with the primary focus of providing quality, accessible and affordable education to all children, and also encouraging girl child education in the community.
In 2016, he was transferred on a Mission to the North East of the Nigeria where he served as a Chaplain for the Nigerian Army at the War zones where the Nigerian Army is pitched against Islamic insurgents (mainly Boko Haram and ISIS). His Experiences in the North East of Nigeria made him realize how badly, many great minds can be led astray with misinformation, poverty, ignorance and lack of education, and thus become a thorn to the society. Education he believes, can bring a cure to insurgency, which has found a breeding ground in idle, poor, unemployed and illiterate minds. Also having witnessed the devastating effects of war and the psychological effects it has on people especially children, having interfaced with war survivors, rape survivors, and children at refugee camps, he believes the greatest help and societal reintegration they can receive is quality education.
Since his Ordination as a priest, Fr Christopher made it a point of duty to offer scholarships and provide entrepreneurship training to disadvantaged children and youths, every year and in every community he is posted to work at. He has so far provided primary, secondary and tertiary scholarships to several children since his ordination as a Priest, and has sponsored skill acquisition and entrepreneurship training for many youths.
Christopher Odeluyi Foundation For Education (COFFE) was founded out of Fr. Christopher’s hunger and desire to eliminate poverty through education, and thus reach out and provide education to more children especially those at refugee camps, the orphaned and poorest of the society, to provide schools and educational materials to poor communities starved of quality educational facilities, and to combat unemployment and also provide aid to victims of war and terrorism through skill acquisition and entrepreneurship training. He leads the organization as CEO with the commitment to achieving its mission.
In 2010, spurred by a deep commitment to service, Fr. Christopher Odeluyi embarked on a personal mission: to ensure that the less privileged and vulnerable members of our society had access to quality education.
Driven by a shared vision, dedicated friends, families, and generous benefactors rallied behind this cause. Their collective support bolstered the efforts to provide not just education, but a transformative experience for those traditionally left on the margins of society.
We envision every child having quality education, breaking poverty's cycle. They will cultivate critical thinking, compassion, innovation, creating empowered community impact.
To guarantee quality education for every child, breaking poverty's cycle. We cultivate critical thinking, compassion, innovation, empowering individuals to impact communities.
Ensure quality education for every child to break poverty's cycle. Cultivate critical thinking, compassion, innovation, and empower individuals for community impact.
To make quality education accessible to the very poor and less privileged of the society, ensuring those who could not afford, are able to get fully funded quality education.
Provide scholarships to children of the very poor in the society.
Ensure quality education by providing quality educational facilities and materials to rural and poor communities.
Alleviate poverty by providing free vocational and entrepreneur training for young people.
Encourage girl child education and women empowerment through sensitization and scholarships.
This initiative is divided into three core program areas designed to support the educational and professional development of underprivileged individuals, moving them toward self-reliance and community impact.
We sponsor poor children for uninterrupted schooling and professional growth, covering tuition, books, supplies, financial aid, mentorship, and career guidance.
We conduct vocational training workshops in IT, agriculture, and entrepreneurship to create sustainable livelihoods. This fosters self-reliance and economic independence.
We provide educational materials and infrastructure to schools, distributing textbooks, stationery, and building facilities. This enhances learning with improved classrooms and labs.
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This program area aims to collaborate with government agencies and stakeholders to advocate for and implement changes that enhance educational standards and accessibility. Collaborating with local communities to identify educational needs and develop tailored programs. Partnering with government bodies to advocate for policy changes and improvements in educational standards. Engaging stakeholders such as teachers, parents, and NGOs to enhance the overall educational ecosystem.
Become a PartnerBefore COFFE, school was only a dream. I watched my friends go to school while I stayed home. When COFFE sponsored my education, everything changed. I now have a uniform, books, and a chance to study. I want to be a teacher someday to help others the way COFFE has helped me. I am forever grateful for the gift of education.
The financial support provided by COFFE has enabled me to pursue my academic dreams without the burden of financial constraints. Your sponsorship has not only covered my tuition fees but has also given me the opportunity to focus on my studies, research, and personal growth.
COFFE supported me every step of the way, providing the resources I needed to achieve my goal of becoming a nurse. Today, I am a certified registered nurse, proud to serve my community and help others in need.
Through their support, I successfully graduated as a.... in 20.., and today I am living a reality that once felt out of reach. This Foundation didn’t just provide me with funds for education; they gave me hope and a future. I will forever be grateful for the generosity and vision of COFFE in transforming lives like mine. Thank you for believing in me and helping me achieve my dreams.
The foundation ensures that we have the resources to provide quality education, even in underserved communities. The students are eager to learn, and the impact is tangible. COFFE has proven that every child deserves a chance to succeed, no matter their background.
Volunteering with COFFE has been life-changing for me. Seeing the joy on the children’s faces when they receive books or when they understand a new concept in class fills me with pride. COFFE’s commitment to transforming lives through education is inspiring, and I am honored to be part of this mission.