Omuya Foundation has established itself as a trusted non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of underprivileged communities. Through a comprehensive range of courses, programs, and initiatives, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower individuals, and promote sustainable development. The founder, who was born on February 9, 1954, attended Ahmadu Bello University (ABU),
Zaria, where he graduated with a B.Sc. degree in accounting with first-class honors in 1977. He also obtained an MSc in Accounting and Finance in 1980 from the same university. Between 1981 and 1982, Chief J. Omuya was at the Emile Woolf College of Accountancy in London, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACCA). Omuya was a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, between 1978 and 1984. He moved to Phoenix Investment Services Ltd., Kaduna, before being seconded to Gaskiya Textiles Mills Ltd., Kano, between 1986 and 1988, where he served as the Assistant General Manager. He also served in that capacity with the Bank of the North from 1988 to 1991. He joined Savannah Bank of Nigeria PLC in 1991 and rose to the position of Deputy General Manager before leaving in 1996 to become the Managing Director and Chief Executive Director of AFIMS Limited and later the Abuja Resident Partner of Messrs Maajii and co. (Chartered Accountants) with effect from December 2003. He was conferred with the degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) Honoris Causa at the maiden convocation of Kogi State University, Anyigba, in March 2005. He is a member or fellow of the following professional bodies:
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, UK
Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
Nigerian Institute of Management
The British Institute of Management, UK
Chief J. Omuya has numerous publications to his credit in his chosen field, accounting. He is married and has children.
