About Us
The Mahmud El Yakub Foundation is duly registered in Nigeria for the purpose of serving our various peoples in need. The three major areas of intervention are: Education, Provision of water and feeding support, and Planting trees (both economic and non-economic).
Contrary to what we hear and probably learn, the greatest value we can create is not in endless personal acquisitions but in serving others. It is quite easy to understand if we think about it: There is a limit to what we can individually eat, wear, houses we can sleep in, even what we learn and understand! However, there is no limit to what we can do to help educate the children roaming the streets, feed the hungry, provide clean water to the thirsty, plant trees to help restore the nature and quality of our environment and, therefore, lives. There are no limits to what we can do to help others, which in turn benefits us in ways we cannot quantify!
The Foundation model is built on the principles of positive impact, accountability, and sustainability. It provides a platform for each and all of us to participate directly and/or indirectly in helping others. This is at the core of our humanity, crucial to peaceful coexistence, national and global security, and for the pleasure of God.
our trustees and patrons
Our Trustees and Patrons are responsible members of the society with varying knowledge, skills, and experiences. They are drawn from both the public and private sectors. These are:
Mallam Sharfuddeen Z. Mahmoud - Chairman
Prof. Nuruddeen A. Abdullahi
Mallam Aminu S. Jakada - Secretary
Musbahu El Yakub
Prof. Balarabe A. Jakada
Hon. Umar I. El Yakub
Amb. Shua'ibu A. Ahmed
Dr. Rislanuddeen Muhammad
Alhaji Ahmed I. Wada
Barr. Ibrahim Mukhtar
Abdullahi A. Badawi
Ahmed A. Badawi
Tijjani El Yakub
Hadiza Abubakar
Aisha A. Badawi
Abdulrazaq Arab
Laila El-Yakub (Admin Secretary)
PRINCIPLES, mission, vision and core values
Our principles of operations are positive impact, accountability and sustainability.
Our mission is to serve the people in our chosen areas of intervention.
Our vision is to be a credible and positively impactful Foundation that serves the people.
Our core values are sincerity, credibility, transparency, competence and effectiveness.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The reputable Chartered Accounting firm of Ahmed Zakari and Co. is our Auditor. Our financial records are updated and posted on a monthly basis on the website. Those who support or wish to support the Foundation in their various ways are entitled to ask questions and make enquiries at any point in time by making contact by phone, email or a visit to our office.
PROVISION OF POTABLE WATER AND FEEDING SUPPORT TO DISADVANTAGED COMMINITIES.
Clean water for drinking, cooking and other household chores, and commercial use is fundamental to the health and productivity of people in disadvantaged communities.
About mahmud el yakub
Mahmud El Yakub was a first-class software engineer who sadly passed on at the start of a beautiful career and life, aged thirty. He had a brilliant academic run coupled with various professional certifications in his chosen field, and had started a career with an international IT firm in which he was already making substantial contributions.
Mahmud was a kind-hearted young man who had already internalised the desire and passion for helping people in need in various ways from his meagre resources.
Mahmud El Yakub Foundation provides an opportunity for all of us to provide various services to people in need in our little and not-so-little ways. Details on how you can be part of helping to solve problems facing people, improving the lives of community members, and creating opportunities for individuals and groups to be productive members of our nation can be found here....
