Yemisi Ghaniyat Adunola

Yemisi Ghaniyat Adunola, a mental and public health lecturer, is the pioneering force and president behind the Rikolla Aid Foundation. With a career spanning over 15 years, she stands at the intersection of education, public health, and mental wellness, driven by a profound commitment to elevating the human condition. Her leadership is a unique blend of strategic insight, academic rigor, and deep-seated empathy, making her a respected voice in Nigeria’s social impact landscape.

Yemisi’s journey began with a solid academic base in Education, Foundations and Counselling from the Faculty of Education of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, which equipped her with the psychological and pedagogical principles to understand and empower individuals at their core.

A Multifaceted Leader Driving Change

Her expertise is not confined to a single sphere. Yemisi’s multifaceted career allows her to attack societal challenges from multiple angles:

• The Public Health Educator: As a Lecturer with the Lagos State Ministry of Health Traditional Medicine Board, she is at the forefront of integrating modern health awareness with community-based practices, ensuring public health education is both accessible and effective.
• The Mental Health Advocate: Serving as a Counselor with the NASFAT Headquarters Counseling Unit and other organisations not limited to faith based, she provides critical psychosocial support, translating her advocacy into direct, compassionate action for individuals and families navigating life’s challenges.
• The Strategic Visionary: In her role as Clients Director at Rikolla Global Ventures, she honed her skills in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and operational excellence—business acumen she now leverages to ensure the Rikolla Aid Foundation is run with professionalism and sustainable impact.

The Genesis of Rikolla Aid Foundation

It is this powerful synthesis of skills and passions that ignited the vision for the Rikolla Aid Foundation. Yemisi observed the critical gaps in public health consciousness and mental wellness support in her community. She did not just see a problem; she engineered a solution.

Under her leadership, RAF has become a beacon of hope, launching transformative initiatives like the flagship “My Health, My Investment” program and the women empowerment platform, “A Woman And More.” Her vision has directly provided thousands with free and subsidised medical check-ups, mental health resources, and the tools to live more intentional, productive, and healthier lives.