Introduction
Alex Ekwueme Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental and non-sectarian organisation established for the purpose of promoting the, ideals, values and principles of Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, first executive vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Foundation would work in the areas of peace, compromise, transparency, personal discipline, honesty, commitment to public good and community service as well as total respect for democratic principles and rule of law. it would focus on the prevention, management, and resolution of violent conflict, and the stabilization and transformation of societies emerging from conflict.
Our Vision
The Alex Ekwueme Foundation strives to promote peace compromise, personal discipline and honesty in public service, transparency, commitment to public good, community service as well as total respect for democratic principles and rule of law.
Our Mission Statement
In the pursuit of its vision, and in order to ensure that the ideal of Dr Alex Ekwueme is secured in perpetuity, the Alex Ekwueme Foundation will:
- Develop partnerships and initiate programmes which promote peace in Africa and the wider world
- Promote democracy and the rule of law through public awareness and collaboration with other civil society organisations
- Promote honesty and transparency in public service through the influence of public policy and social awareness
- Sustain these initiatives through the development of a sound financial and knowledge support base
- Maintian the Alex Ekwueme Peace Institute as a centre of excellence for peace studies in Africa.