The SSF typifies how God works wonders with mustard-sized seeds. My 2004 diary contains notes on revelations from God regarding services to humanity. In early 2007, Grey Hair Foundation informally took off; my privileged service at Late Pa Lawrence Omole’s Castle of Mercy in Ilesha, Nigeria, led to other reputable families asking me for nurses to look after their matriarchs and patriarchs. Then, there came the opportunity to work at Living Hope Care – supporting people living with HIV/AIDS and leading campaigns on HIV prevention. The traits of marriage counselling and teaching callings had always been there, from as far back as my teen years. As these morphed into what is now a full-fledged calling and evolving ministry, passion for youths became integral.
Some miles but a world away, the same God continued to raise and implant in a particular young lady the passion for purity, thirst for souls and an Apostolic template of missions – the ministry of intercession, compassion and welfare. In these perverse and perilous times, the message on purity, exemplary life, passion for second to umpteenth chances and desire to see youngsters fulfil their destinies make Titilayo Lekan-Agunbiade a vibrant example for the African youths, especially those of the Christian faith. And incidentally but unsurprisingly, it is unto the same woman that the Lord would commit the Emerald Light vision. In partnership with a darling friend and child of God – Mrs Aderonke Adeboje, the Emerald Light Initiative has enjoyed excellent leadership, funding and continues impacting lives.
The Foundation was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in March 2023. The board of trustees include Mr Tolu Adefi, Mrs Adenike Ayamolowo, Pastor Iyiola Faleye, Mrs Titilayo Lekan-Agunbiade (Secretary), Olalekan Agunbiade (Chair). As mentioned earlier, Mrs Aderonke Adeboje is the co-chair of the Emerald Light Initiative (ELI), along with Mrs Titilayo Lekan-Agunbiade. In addition, via its different platforms, the Foundation has continued to enjoy the support of many elders who serve as faculties, facilitators, resource persons, contact persons, referral points and advisers. We all believe that every life and every relationship is essential to God. Does this vision resonate with you too? We would be so delighted to partner with you. We are just a message of yours away.