KWARAETF CONSTITUTES FIVE BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES TO STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT

Ilorin Kwara state – The Kwara State Education Trust Fund (KwaraETF) has constituted five specialized Standing Committees of its Board of Trustees as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional governance, deepen strategic oversight and enhance the Fund’s capacity to deliver on its mandate of supporting sustainable education development in Kwara State.

The establishment of the committees reflects the Fund’s commitment to building a robust governance framework, promoting accountability, strengthening financial sustainability and ensuring that its programmes and interventions are guided by strategic direction and effective oversight.

The five Board Standing Committees and their respective membership are as follows:

Audit & Risk Committee

Chair: Dr. Amudalat Shagaya

Members:

• Rahman Ayuba
• Tolu Agbana – secretary

Independent Resource person:

• Oluwatoyin Olawumi

The Committee will provide oversight of internal controls, financial accountability, risk management, compliance and audit processes, supporting transparency and responsible stewardship of the Fund’s resources.

Finance, Fundraising & Investment Committee 

Chair: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Members:

• Abdullahi Danladi
• Abdulmalik Sherrif- Secretary

Independent Resource person:

• Folawe Omikunle
• Akin Oyebode

The Committee will guide the Fund’s financial sustainability strategy, resource mobilisation, fundraising initiatives, investment framework and development of sustainable education financing mechanisms.

Governance, Nominations & Remuneration Committee 

Chair: HRH Muhammed Kudu-Kawu

Members:

• Dr. Funke Shittu
• Abdulbaqi Sadiq- Secretary
• Mohammed sambo- Emir’s office

Independent Resource person:

• Kazeem oladepo
• Abioye Victor Olusola

The Committee will support the development and strengthening of the Fund’s governance framework, Board effectiveness, institutional policies, ethics and accountability structures.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Committee 

Chair: Col. Abdulwahab Lawal (Rtd.)

Members:

• Yusuf Agboola
• Jumoke Alakoso- Secretary

Independent Resource person:

• Prof. Shade Adekeye

The Committee will provide independent oversight of programme performance, results, impact assessment and institutional learning to support evidence-informed decision-making.

Programmes & Partnership Committee 

Chair: Oluwadamilola Amolegbe

Members:

• Rebecca Olanrewaju
• Zainab Abdulsalam- Secretary

Independent resource person: 

• Kemi Adeoshun

The Committee will provide strategic oversight and guidance on the Fund’s programmes, flagship interventions, institutional partnerships and long-term programme sustainability.

Strengthening Institutional Governance 

Through these committees, KwaraETF seeks to deepen the collective expertise available to its Board, establish clearer areas of strategic oversight and strengthen the institutional systems required to sustain its interventions.

The committees will work within their respective mandates and report to the Board of Trustees, contributing to a coordinated approach to governance, financial sustainability, programme development and institutional accountability.

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Col. Abdulwahab Lawal (Rtd.), and the Executive Secretary, Oluwadamilola Amolegbe, reaffirm the Fund’s commitment to building an institution that mobilises resources, develops strategic partnerships and supports sustainable improvements in the quality of education across Kwara State.

KwaraETF remains committed to building a stronger, more sustainable and accountable education financing institution for Kwara State.