The recent Silver Jubilee Celebration and Annual Awards in Lagos was more than an anniversary for FATE Foundation—it was a powerful validation of the enduring partnership between Nigeria’s private sector and its mission to cultivate entrepreneurship. At the forefront of this sustained collaboration is SO&U, the communications giant whose support embodies a deep, personal commitment to fostering enterprise.
SO&U’s relationship with FATE is a model of corporate synergy, focusing on collaborative projects and strategic communication to amplify the Foundation’s programs, document success stories, and demonstrate their significant contribution to national development.
Leadership by Example: The Personal Connection
The partnership is anchored by a significant historical link: Udeme Ufot, MFR, Group Managing Director of SO&U, was honored in 2012 as a FATE Model Entrepreneur Awardee. This prestigious recognition underscored his own excellence in building sustainable businesses, creating a philosophical alignment between his firm and the Foundation’s core values—innovation, resilience, and enterprise-driven leadership.
Ufot praised FATE Foundation for its transformative 25-year journey:
“FATE Foundation has been an exceptional force for good in our society. For 25 years, it has empowered dreams, strengthened businesses, and created pathways to opportunities for countless Nigerians. SO&U is honored to partner with an organisation that is shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Nigeria.”
He further noted that the Foundation’s enduring success mirrors SO&U’s own philosophy, reflecting the power of vision, collaboration, and consistent investment in human potential.
The Impact Platform
The Anniversary and Awards brought together a cross-section of development partners, business leaders, and stakeholders to honor FATE Foundation’s far-reaching impact. The organization’s legacy includes:
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Massive Job Creation: Enabling thousands of beneficiaries to transition into thriving business owners.
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Economic Empowerment: Strengthening business sustainability across diverse sectors of the Nigerian economy.
The event served as a forward-looking platform, celebrating graduands, recognizing key partners like SO&U, and outlining the Foundation’s ambitious agenda for the next decade of enterprise support and development.
