About Us
Information About EOMF
Ebenezer Obey Music Foundation (EOMF) is the initiative of juju music legend, Evangelist (Prof.) Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi (MFR), popularly known as “the Chief Commander”. The Foundation is non-religious and it gives equal opportunity to all youths irrespective of their religious or social background or physical status. This legacy project was conceived for the youths of the country and envisioned:
- To impact upon and empower primarily Nigerian youth and others who desire music training and technical skills acquisition as a means of becoming responsible citizens;
- To provide the best music education and training for the greatest number in the shortest time possible in accordance with internationally acknowledged and accepted best practices in every area of its operation.
- To train individuals for professionalism in music through performance.
- To give equal opportunity to all in every aspect of its operation:
- To concern itself with every aspect of artistic excellence within a lively. lovely, supportive and conducive environment in a closely-knit community.
- To assist indigent students pursuing music or a music related course in any higher education of learning; and
- To recognize excellence in the music profession.
Ebenezer Obey Music & Life Skills Institute (EOMLSI)
The Ebenezer Obey Music and Life Skills Institute (EOMSLI), a distinct organ of the Foundation, is dedicated primarily to providing skill acquisition in entrepreneurial and vocation venture in the youths and other interested adults. The target skills include sounds and studio recording engineering, artistes management, information (ICT) & computer (CBT) skills and such other entrepreneurial vocations. The mission of the state to provide the best in music and vocational education with an all-round professional, technical and entrepreneurial training and this shall include: Dance, Computer and Information Technology, Engineering Communication Skills and Management for youths and interested members of the public.
The institute shall aim at producing highly motivated and skilled entrepreneurs within the shortest time possible and shall be guided by the National Policy on Education (NPE) in accordance with internationally acknowledged and accepted best practices in talents and skills acquisition.
Other aims and objectives of the institute shall include:
- To search and develop music talents.
- To provide youths with opportunities to become professionals in their special vocations.
- To turn out professionals that will be job creators than job seekers
- To train youths in emerging vocations in technologies particularly in computer services and applications
- To further encourage spirit of enquiry and creativity required for building entrepreneurs.
The training programmes of the institute are structured and organised in such a way to realize the above objectives through streamed programmes which are categorised into three viz regular, part-time and holiday programmes each of which will culminate in the award of a commensurate certificate.
The Ebenezer Obey Music and Life Skills Institute is located at Kilometer 4, Ayetoro Road, Abeokuta. Locating this in Abeokuta, the historic gateway city of 1830 is strategic as it can draw clientele from the two most populous cities in Nigeria (Ibadan and Lagos).
Its geographical location makes it easily accessible to Lagos, our national commercial and industrial hub-104 kilometers away and 60 minutes drive from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, while Ibadan, the cosmopolitan Yoruba political hub-The largest city in Nigeria is 77 Kilometers away. Ogun State, otherwise known as the Gateway State is located in South Western zone of Nigeria. It is bounded in the west, by the Republic of Benin; in the south by Lagos State and Atlantic Ocean; in the east by Ondo State and in the north by Oyo and Osun State.
Meet Our Board of Trustees
The board of Trustees (BOT) of the Ebenezer Obey Music Foundation (EOMF) comprises 6 (six) men and woman of impeccable character. The Board's Chairman is Evangelist (Prof.) Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi (MFR). His profile is on the previous page. Evangelist Obey is supported on the BOT by 6 (six) others of integrity and deep commitment to the foundation's objectives. While the legendary Juju Music Icon, Evangelist Obey is the Chief promoter and visional of the foundation, other trustees include:
Prof. Saburi Adejimi Adesanya
A lecturer in PHARMALOGNOSY at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where he also served as a Deputy Vice Chancellor and lately the 7th Vice-Chancellor of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. Prof. Adesanya is the Vice Chairman of the BOT.
Chief Olujare Oyeleye Oyesola
Chief Oyesola is a Nigerian Educationist, businessman, author, seasoned administrator, ICT consultant and the Chief Executive Officer, Jaroy Investments Limited.
Pastor (Mrs.) Obey-Olaiya, Mary Bukola
A certified Accountant by profession, counselor, Business Executive, Former management Director of Decross Limited and eldest daughter of juju music legend, Evangelist (Prof.) Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi.
Akeem Olaniyi Aponmade, ESQ
A reputable legal practitioner, an administrator, copyright expert. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the multinational IFPI in Nigeria. Mr. Aponmade is the Secretary of the BOT.
Dr. Ifeoluwa Adeleke Oluwafemi Olorunsogo
An academic, administrator and currently, the Director/Coordinator of Ebenezer obey Music and Skills Institute.
Mr. Fabiyi Emmanuel Olushina
Scion of the Obey-Fabiyi dynasty, Business Entrepreneur, Music Enthusiast, Administrator and the Chief Executive Officer Fabilaid Nig. Ltd.
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As the visioner, the legendary Chief Ebenezer Obey is a global brand in his own right, it is envisaged that activities of the foundation will provide a veritable platform to showcase individuals and corporate brands as a worthy partner in an excellent-driven mission as this and also support to the advancement of the youths empowerment and emancipation.