2018 Founded

Our Story

Empowering Lives, Building a Future for All

✔ Registered NGO SAF Reg No: CAC/IT/NO121882

Synia Aid Foundation (SAF) was established in December 2018 with a core commitment — to eradicate poverty through education for indigent persons and internally displaced communities across Nigeria.

Born out of a deep concern for the common man, SAF exists to restore hope, promote dignity, and create sustainable opportunities for individuals and families who are most vulnerable.

Through community-driven initiatives, strategic partnerships, and evidence-based programming, we continue to drive meaningful, lasting impact — one life, one community at a time.

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Our Journey

From Compassion to Community Impact

A clear path of growth, service, and measurable contribution.

2018

Foundation Established

Synia Aid Foundation was founded with a mission to reduce poverty through education and community support.

2019

Educational Support Began

SAF began supporting vulnerable children and indigent families through school-focused interventions.

2021

Community Outreach Expanded

The foundation increased its outreach work to reach underserved households and displaced communities.

2023

Entrepreneurship Focus Strengthened

SAF deepened its commitment to skills acquisition, self-reliance, and economic empowerment.

2025

Partnership Growth

SAF began positioning for stronger institutional partnerships, transparent reporting, and broader national visibility.

Today

Sustainable Impact

We continue to serve communities through education, relief, entrepreneurship, and strategic collaboration.

What Drives Us

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Our work is guided by a clear mission and a set of values that keep us anchored to the communities we serve.

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Our Mission

To eradicate poverty through education — empowering indigent persons and internally displaced communities with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to build dignified, self-reliant lives.

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Our Vision

A Nigeria where every indigent person has access to quality education, economic opportunity, and the social support needed to thrive — free from the cycle of poverty and displacement.

Core Values

What We Stand For

Solidarity

We stand together with the most vulnerable, uniting our efforts to create systemic, lasting change.

Accountability

We are transparent in our actions, finances, and outcomes — holding ourselves to the highest standards.

Faithfulness

Committed to our partners, beneficiaries, and mission — we show up consistently and deliver on our promises.

Need-Centred

Our programs are designed around the real, expressed needs of the communities we serve.

Hope & Strength

We believe every person has the potential to rise — our work is fuelled by hope and built on dignity.

Independence

We work to create self-reliance, not dependency — equipping individuals to sustain their own progress.

Governance & Transparency

Built for Trust, Accountability, and Long-Term Impact

SAF is committed to responsible leadership, ethical service delivery, transparent reporting, and accountable use of donor and partner resources.

✔ Registered with CAC: CAC/IT/NO121882

✔ Community-led programme delivery

✔ Transparent financial accountability

✔ Evidence-based impact reporting

✔ Safeguarding-focused community work

✔ Partnership-driven implementation

Downloadable Documents

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Strategic Focus

Near-Term Objectives

SAF is actively working towards a set of concrete, time-bound goals to deepen our reach and impact across Nigeria and beyond.

Expand Educational Scholarships

Increase the number of scholarships awarded annually to indigent students at secondary and tertiary levels.

Launch IDP Support Centres

Establish dedicated support centres in displaced communities providing education, skills training, and welfare aid.

Build Entrepreneurship Hubs

Create vocational and entrepreneurship training hubs that equip individuals with market-ready skills.

Scale Mental Health Outreach

Partner with mental health organisations to extend psychosocial support to underserved communities.

Grow International Partnerships

Forge partnerships with global organisations to co-fund and co-implement flagship programs.

The People

Meet Our Team

A dedicated group of passionate individuals working tirelessly to empower communities and transform lives.

Mmaobi Nwafor-Orizu is the Founder of Synia Aid Foundation (SAF), a humanitarian and development-focused organization establish...

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MMAOBI NWAFOR-ORIZU

FOUNDER

Amos Endem Rejoice is a dedicated operations and administrative professional currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer ...

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Amos Endem Rejoice

Chief Operations Officer

Mr. Henry Leonard is the Legal Adviser of Synia Aid Foundation and a distinguished legal practitioner at Leonard and Nzom. With...

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Mr Henry Leonard

Legal Adviser

Offorka Jerry is a certified Mental Health Advocate and the Founder of Speak Out Mental Health Outreach, an initiative dedicate...

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Offorka N. Jerry

Public Relations Officer

Chinasa Fabian-Ijeruh, Chartered MCIPD, SPHRi, ACIPM Chinasa Fabian-Ijeruh is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of...

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Chinasa Ijeruh Fabian

Human Resource Manager

Sariki Abungwo is a UK-based entrepreneur, business coach, and marketing strategist, renowned for helping coaches, consultants,...

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SARIKI ABUANGWO

Advisor

Who We Are

Empowering Lives, Building a Future for All

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From Compassion to Community Impact

Foundation Established

Educational Support Began

Community Outreach Expanded

Entrepreneurship Focus Strengthened

Partnership Growth

Sustainable Impact

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Our Mission

Our Vision

What We Stand For

Solidarity

Accountability

Faithfulness

Need-Centred

Hope & Strength

Independence

Built for Trust, Accountability, and Long-Term Impact

Downloadable Documents

Near-Term Objectives

Expand Educational Scholarships

Launch IDP Support Centres

Build Entrepreneurship Hubs

Scale Mental Health Outreach

Grow International Partnerships

Meet Our Team

MMAOBI NWAFOR-ORIZU

Amos Endem Rejoice

Mr Henry Leonard

Offorka N. Jerry

Chinasa Ijeruh Fabian

SARIKI ABUANGWO

Strategic Partners & Collaborators

Senior Aid Foundation

BDS Creative Studio

CNU Medical Institute

Nasarawa State College of Health Science and Technology

Nasarawa State University Keffi

SpeakOut Mental Health Outreach

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