The Seyifara Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has emphasised that Nigeria’s growth and development depend on strong collaboration between key stakeholders—including human rights groups, social, political, and religious bodies, as well as corporate entities and individuals—with the government to improve human welfare and social services.
According to the Foundation, addressing Nigeria’s ongoing economic and social issues requires collective action—not only through donations and support but also by driving awareness and financing programmes for the less privileged, especially those in rural areas.
Seyifara Foundation has been active in healthcare outreach, donations to the needy, partnerships with government agencies, and support for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease.
Founder, Oluwaseyi Adediran, noted that through years of intervention, it became clear that Nigeria must direct more resources toward vulnerable populations—particularly displaced persons, rural farmers, less privileged children, and the education and health sectors.
“It is evident that the government alone cannot solve these problems. Globally, social impact is driven by both public and private efforts,” Adediran said.
He further highlighted the urgent need to support people with severe health conditions, such as SCD, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, mental illness, and those in orphanages.
Adediran, speaking during the World Sickle Cell Day 2025, underscored Seyifara Foundation’s collaboration with the Oyo State Government, urging Nigerians to know their genotype—a vital step in preventing the spread of SCD, which affects nearly 50 per cent of global cases in Nigeria.
“SCD is not just a health issue—it’s a community crisis,” he said, pointing to lack of access to diagnosis, medication, and public awareness as major barriers.
Adediran reiterated Seyifara Foundation’s core mission to eliminate maternal and child mortality, fight hunger through economic empowerment, and expand access to education.
The Foundation focuses on primary healthcare, education, and hunger alleviation, offering free healthcare for women and children, educational support for kids aged 0–10, and agricultural empowerment programmes in rural areas.
“Our vision is to deliver lasting, impactful solutions to poverty across Africa,” he concluded.
