The African Philanthropy Forum (APF) has appointed Gbenga Oyebode as its new Board Chair.
Oyebode is known for starting the largest law firm in Nigeria, Aluko & Oyebode (Barristers & Solicitors) and is the Chairman of Teach for All and a trustee of the Ford Foundation.
“Tsitsi’s leadership has been phenomenal, and strides have been made by the pioneer board members, transforming APF into a well-sought-after organization on the Continent,” said Oyebode.
“I look forward to leveraging our network to drive homegrown philanthropy and move the needle on development in Africa. I also look forward to working closely with our dedicated Board of Directors and Executive Director, Mosun Layode.”
Tsitsi who is a founding board member and outgoing Board Chair of the African Philanthropy Forum, expressed her gratitude for having served as the boards head.
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“It has been an honor to serve as Chair of APF. I am incredibly proud of our accomplishments over the past 6 years. APF is a significantly different organization from what it was at inception,” Tsitsi Masiyiwa said.
“We have a strong presence on the Continent with footprints in 14 countries, reaching over 3,000 stakeholders in the philanthropic community. I am confident in APF’s future and in Gbenga’s leadership as we continue to grow and expand our impact on the Continent,” she added.
Gbenga Oyebode holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Ife and a Master of Law Degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
He is also a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the International Bar Association (IBA).