Learn about the Joseph Penawou Foundation, the work behind it and the community programmes shaping its purpose.
Founded in November 2014, the Joseph Penawou Foundation (JP Foundation) is a nongovernmental organisation rooted in Akugbene, Delta State, Nigeria.
The Foundation was established by Chief Joseph Penawou, a visionary leader and philanthropist. He serves as its Chairman and is also Chairman and CEO of Nigdel United Oil Company Limited and First Marine and Engineering Services Limited. Chief Penawou holds the revered title of Iyasere (Traditional Prime Minister) of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom and has dedicated the Foundation to alleviating poverty and improving quality of life in the community and beyond.
JP Foundation is a non-profit and non-political organisation established to serve underserved communities in Nigeria by supporting health, education and other community needs. Its work focuses on local communities and families, especially children, through basic health supplies, educational consultation and social support for people in need.
Programmes described on the Foundation’s About page centre on healthcare, education and public health.
Annual programmes bring healthcare to underserved communities. The Foundation’s published About page says the outreach began in 2019 and has benefited more than 3,000 residents each year, expanding to include surgery, essential medicines and support for primary healthcare facilities.
Scholarships support talented students, helping reduce financial barriers and open educational opportunities for learners in the region.
The Foundation works alongside state and local healthcare initiatives and supports wider public health goals, including contributions to the Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria.
To empower underprivileged communities by providing essential medical aid, educational scholarships, youth empowerment schemes and skills acquisition, enabling individuals to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. Through compassion, collaboration, and commitment, we strive to foster sustainable growth and equity in society.
To meet the needs of indigenous communities within the Foundation’s capacity through access to quality healthcare, education, community infrastructure and skills acquisition.
Chief Joseph Penawou
Founder · Iyasere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom
Chief Joseph Penawou is the Iyasere (Prime Minister) of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria, an entrepreneur and philanthropist. His business ventures, including Nigdel United Oil Company Limited and First Marine and Engineering Services Limited, span the oil and gas sector, logistics and construction. Through the JP Foundation, he supports healthcare and community initiatives for underserved populations, with particular care for rural and elderly communities. As a cultural leader, he brings traditional values together with modern progress and sustainable development.
Support the work ↗Moments from the Foundation’s medical outreach activities.
