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Helen Oritsejafor
Helen Oritsejafor fondly called "Mama" is the co-pastor of Word of Life Bible Church. She is married to an anointed man of God, Papa Ayodele Joseph Oritsejafor, a one-time CAN and PFN President in Nigeria. Their union is blessed with three amazing children; Ayodeta, Ayodeji and Ayodele Oritsejafor.

She is an inspiration to millions of people around the world, a motivational speaker, a teacher, preacher, a prolific writer, an astute banker, a philanthropist, a maker and developer of human capacity building, with virtues such as integrity, selfless service, generosity, wisdom, courage, resourcefulness, temperance and devotion to God.

Being a woman of faith who believes firmly in hard work and dedication- she surrendered everything to God while registering her name in the kingdom of God and telling all that God is the source of everything we own, long for or seek, that is why she dropped her wealth and political status to help her husband in the fulfilment of God’s call and purpose for his life and ministry; Word of life Bible Church International Gospel Centre, Ajamimogha, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.

Early Life
Helen Oritsejafor was born June 9th, in Ado-Ekiti State, Nigeria. She acquired a Bachelors Degree in Mass communication and a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the University of Liverpool.

She is a woman of vast knowledge and experience in the world of Business both locally and internationally for over 30 years and a one-time director of a bank in Nigeria, she also owned a road construction company and has also worked with international companies and NGOs.

Organizations Headed
She stands to be the:


 * Chairman of Eagle Heights International Schools


 * Chairman of Eagle Flight Micro Finance Bank Limited.


 * Chairman of Eagle Bureau de Change Limited.


 * Founder and CEO, Dr. Helen “A Hand to the Needy Foundation”.


 * Chairman of Eagle Wings Secured Insurance Brokerage Limited.


 * General President of Daughter of Sarah Fellowship (WLBC)


 * CEO of African Broadcasting Network(ABN) TV Station.


 * CEO, Eagle Nest Guest House.


 * CEO, Eagle Health Clinic.
 * CEO, Eagle fitness Centre and the Eagle Strength Bookshop.


 * CEO, Eagle Day care
 * CEO, Eagle hand international Foundation

Philanthropy
Mama Helen effectively carries the responsibilities of a mother as she reaches out to the needy, hopeless, homeless, poor and affects their lives with the love of Jesus. She has empowered the young and old through the poverty Alleviation program, a yearly program where cars, tricycles, grinding machines, sewing machines are given out free.

She has also gone out of her way to see that the future generation is built on solid foundation by ensuring they achieve their potentials and have a meaningful life in the near future, by offering full scholarship to several children to cover them in their primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. Many more are currently beneficiaries of her benevolence through the Eagle Hand International Foundation.

In the first quarter of 2019, she organized an empowerment scheme where over 500 persons were trained on various enterprises ranging from Poultry, fishery, fashion design etcetera both theoretically and practically and financially empowered them with Millions of Naira as a startup Capital to enable them purchase starter packs for their various enterprises.

In April 2021, through her foundation, Dr. Helen “A hand to the needy Foundation” she provided financial support to small and medium scale enterprises which were grossly affected by the corona virus pandemic with startup capital ranging from N300,000 to N500,000 respectively.https://guardian.ng/appointments/foundation-gives-financial-support-to-entrepreneurs/

In October 2021, also through her foundation, she empowered about 500 widows with cash and food items and is presently still empowering over 3000 market women in Warri, Delta state Nigeria to keep them mobilized on the social strata and help boost their trade and income.https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2021/10/dr-helen-orisejafors-a-hand-to-the-needy-foundation-empowers-widows-and-market-women/

In December 2021, as a means to extend her hand of love and to put a smile on the faces of the less privileged despite the struggles triggered by the economic challenges, she reached out to both individuals and families in dire need in the remote parts of the society and empowered them with food items and cash donations to support them and ensure they were well equipped to celebrate the festive season with a joyful heart.

Recognitions & Awards

 * ·African Philanthropist of the year 2021, by African Leadership Magazine
 * Most outstanding personality of the year 2021, by Asuke Global World Limited Oct. 31st, 2021.


 * Top Industrious woman in Nigeria by Global tech Empowerment Foundation Oct. 25th 2021.
 * Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa by the European American University, Commonwealth of Dominica, in Leadership and Corporate  Governance.


 * United Nations Global Award March 17, 2020.


 * ·Honorary Doctorate Degree of Divinity from Trinity International University of Ambassadors March 17, 2020
 * ·African Female Impact Leadership award Feb. 28th, 2020
 * ·Noble African woman in Leadership Award (NAWL) by the Pan African Girl Child Education Foundation, Dec 3rd 2019
 * ·Niger Delta Icon of Peace Award by the Niger Delta Peace Ambassadors Organization, Nov 2019
 * Conferment of Honorary Citizenship of the State of Georgia and Congressional Commendation by the Georgia General Assembly United States of America Aug 16TH, 2019


 * ·Advocate of Ending Extreme Poverty in Africa by the wives of Presidents and wives of Vice Presidents in Africa, 2018


 * ·Honored as Outstanding Humanitarian of The Year 2018 by the Pan African Screen Actors Network
 * ·Afrikanwatch Gold Merit award (AGMA) as Most Outstanding Philanthropist of the year with a Conferment of Afrikanwatch Grand National Patriot (AGNP) Oct. 2018
 * Fellow of Association of Corporate Governance Professionals in Nigeria. (ACCPN) 2018, By the National Institute of Company and Business Administration.
 * CELD’S Global Female Leadership Impact Award, and inducted into the Global Women Leaders Hall of Fame (GWLHOF). At the South America –Africa –   Middle East Women Summit (SAMEAWS) Dubai – UAE 14 Dec 2017
 * The unique Global peace initiative of Nigeria Celestial Award (October 28th, 2017)


 * ·Award of recognition of your support To Women & Youth in Nigeria. 18th March, 2015. By the United Nations Women (UN).
 * ·Member of Nigeria Institute of Directors
 * ·Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria National Leadership Award 2013
 * ·An Award of Excellence as the most distinguished Spiritual mother in the Niger Delta
 * ·An Award as National Institute of Company and Business Administration Award
 * The Excellent Role Model of Impact Award 2009

Books

 * Joyfully Together: Keys to Enjoying Your Relationship
 * You Too Can Become A Success

External links section
http://mamahelen.com.ng/