About Us
Mission
Graceful Nesters Family Network is a non-profit organization focused on supporting diaspora families in the journey of building a thriving home in the diaspora. We do this by providing personalized coaching sessions, educational courses, prayer support, and practical parenting workshops to diaspora families and their circles of support.
We provide culturally sensitive guidance that bridges traditional values with modern parenting approaches, equipping parents and their circles of support with daily strategies and tools to raise confident, well-adjusted children. Through one-on-one coaching, group sessions, and community building, we support families and their circles of support in overcoming the unique challenges of parenting across cultures and geographical boundaries.
Vision
Graceful Nesters Family Network; Empowering families to thrive; fostering healthy relationships.
Our Founder
Olawumi Oyetuga is a distinguished woman of faith, dedicated to empowering and inspiring individuals through her multifaceted God-given graces. At her local Church she serves in various roles uplifting women, youths, and children through the ministry. Her teachings, grounded in faith and practical wisdom, resonate deeply, making her an exemplary leader and mentor.
Olawumi’s passion for nurturing extends into her role as an Early Childhood Educator and Pro Parenting Coach. She is committed to raising well-rounded children and advocates for intentional parenting. Her journey of living in the diaspora has given her profound insights into the unique challenges parents face in new cultural environments. Olawumi’s personal experiences enable her to provide tailored, effective guidance for parents navigating these complexities, making her a sought-after coach and mentor.
In 2018, she launched the Parenting Platform to educate and support the African community in Saskatchewan on the lifelong journey of parenting. The platform focused on bridging the gap between traditional upbringing and raising children in a new cultural and geographical context. Over the years, it has expanded to serve parents across the global diaspora. In 2025, the initiative was formally registered as a nonprofit organization under the name Graceful Nesters Family Network, and it continues to empower families to thrive wherever they are based.
Olawumi’s dedication to spreading messages of hope, faith, and practical parenting strategies extends to her work as an author. Her books, Christ in My Thoughts, Intentional Parenting: A Lifetime Journey, and The Blind Shall See are treasured resources for those seeking guidance and inspiration. Through her writings, she reaches a wider audience, sharing her wisdom and experiences.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors consist of dynamic professionals, united by integrity and a shared passion for empowering families and strengthening our diaspora community, they bring wisdom, vision, and a commitment to excellence.
Their shared mission is simple yet powerful: to uplift families, strengthen communities, and empower the next generation to thrive wherever they are planted. Together, they will guide our mission with purpose and accountability.
Dr. Kayode Bamigboje (Board President)
A family physician with special interests in emergency medicine and long-term care, Dr. Kayode Bamigboje is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care, guided by his Christian faith and a deep calling to promote community health, strengthen families, and see immigrant households thrive, raise confident children, and become productive members of their communities.
Esther Olarinmoye-Agoro (Board VP)
Esther is a Registered Nurse with experience working across diverse populations and care settings. She provides compassionate, patient-centered, and trauma-informed care to individuals with a wide range of medical and mental health needs. Through her work, Esther is committed to promoting equitable access to healthcare and supporting healthier outcomes for individuals and communities.
Milimo Chitanda (Board Treasurer)
Milimo Chitanda is a compassionate and dedicated woman with the heart of a caregiver in every role she holds. As a registered nurse, she brings strength, empathy, and commitment to those she serves, while also being a devoted wife and mother. Through her care, leadership, and kindness, she stands as a strong and compassionate voice within her community.
Kemi Yeku (Board Secretary)
Kemi Yeku is a social service professional passionate about supporting the vulnerable in society. She counts it a honor to serve with Graceful Nesters as the mission aligns directly with her passion to see families grow holistically according to God’s purposes and design.
Alberta Muembo (Logistics)
Alberta Muembo’s mission is to empower others—particularly women and girls—to reach their full potential. She pursues this calling through her multilingual skills in English, French, Krio, and Swahili, as well as her passion for storytelling and music. With more than nine years of experience supporting diverse clients from over 22 countries, she remains deeply committed to service, growth, and uplifting the communities she serves.
Dr. Amos Nkrumah (Logistics)
Management Team
Graceful Nesters currently rely on volunteers for its events and activities.
What we do
- One on one Coaching
- Group meetings
- Parenting in The Diaspora
- Workshops
- First Time Parents Support
- Preteens and Teens Day
- Camp Facilitation
