About OCDI

Agent of Change

Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI) is a non-governmental, non-religious and non-political organization that provides social services such as counseling, psychological support, empowerment, legal aid, welfare support and skill acquisition to women, girls and youths in Nigeria.

Years of Impact
15+
Communities Served
100+
Lives Touched
5m

About OCDI

OCDI is a non-governmental, non-religious and non-political organization that provides social services such as counseling, psychosocial support, empowerment, legal aid, welfare support and skill acquisition to women, girls and youths in Nigeria. OCDI is a non-governmental, non-religious and non-political organization that provides social services such as counseling, psychosocial support, empowerment, legal aid, welfare support and skill acquisition to women, girls and youths in Nigeria. This is achieved by linking community based organizations to various opportunities and support that exist for rural/community development as the need arises. Community based organizations, Faith based organizations, youth organizations and women groups are in turn supported in designing, implementing and sustaining their own programs. OCDI was established in 2006 and registered with the Kwara State Ministry of Social Welfare as Agent of Change Development Initiatives with operations only in Kwara state but it later had a nationwide coverage and registered with the corporate Affairs commission as OCDI in 2011.

Impact Highlights

  • Health
  • Education
  • Gender Based Violence and Economic Justice
  • Climate Change

Leadership

Oluwatoni Adeleke, CEO and founder, is a committed social worker with deep experience in community‑based poverty reduction, program design, implementation and evaluation.

Oluwatoni Adeleke
CEO & Founder
Oluwatoni Adeleke

Oluwatoni previously served with the Kwara State Community and Social Development Agency (World Bank‑assisted) as a field operations officer, led HIV/AIDS home‑based care programs with IWCC, and coordinated school programs with NEPAD Youth. She holds an MSc in Social Work, postgraduate diplomas in Rural Development and Environmental Management, and an HND in Building Technology. Oluwatoni contributes to professional bodies including IFSW and NASoW and supports civil society boards such as CISCANEN.

Board Members

Providing strategic guidance and governance for OCDI's mission.

Board member 1
Board member 1
Program Lead

Our Team

At OCDI, our team is the heart of everything we do. Composed of passionate, skilled, and dedicated professionals, we work together to empower women, girls, and young people across Kwara State and beyond. From program implementation and community engagement to communications, health, and psychosocial support, each team member brings expertise, commitment, and care to create lasting impact.

Dr. Adeleye Abosede Ifeoluwa
Dr. Adeleye Abosede Ifeoluwa
Senior Programs Manager/ Adolescent Health Specialist
Yusuf Anifowoshe
Yusuf Anifowoshe
Senior Finance Manager/Advisor
Akerele Patrick Oluwafemi
Akerele Patrick Oluwafemi
Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Manager
Ogunsola Elizabeth
Ogunsola Elizabeth
Finance Manager
Akanbi Blessing Olajumoke
Akanbi Blessing Olajumoke
Programs Manager/Counselor
Jolomi David Oriola
Jolomi David Oriola
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Okunloye Ifeoluwa Effiong
Okunloye Ifeoluwa Effiong
Programs Officer
Abolarin Winnie Eniola
Abolarin Winnie Eniola
Communications Officer
Zackariyah Kehinde
Zackariyah Kehinde
Paralegal Officer
Adamu Keziah
Adamu Keziah
Psychologist
Ajiboye Goodness
Ajiboye Goodness
Finance Officer
Adedoyin Omolara
Adedoyin Omolara
M&E Officer/ Data Entry Clerk
Gbadeyan Benjamin
Gbadeyan Benjamin
Assistant Communications Officer

Partner With Us

Join Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI) in empowering women, girls, and vulnerable communities. Together, we can create lasting impact through education, health, and psychological support.