When people hear the word prison, what often comes to mind are walls, iron bars, and locked gates. But beyond those gates are real people — men and women with stories, regrets, and dreams. Many of them are not hardened criminals but individuals who made mistakes, some shaped by poverty, lack of opportunity, or simply wrong choices. At Queen Mother Nigeria, we believe prison should never be the end of a person’s story; it can, in fact, be the start of a powerful transformation.
This belief drives our work in correctional centres. Through our Faith Cometh by Hearing programme, we bring hope into spaces that are often filled with despair. Using audio and visual systems, inmates are exposed to inspiring, faith-based content that challenges their mindset, restores their sense of dignity, and opens their hearts to the possibility of a fresh start. For many, it is the first time they are hearing words that encourage rather than condemn. The impact is often profound — minds are renewed, and lives begin to shift.
“At Queen Mother Nigeria, we believe that every life restored is more than an individual success — it is a seed of hope planted in the heart of society, with the power to heal families and strengthen communities.”
— Olubunmi Osinbajo Dore, CEO, Queen Mother Nigeria
But transformation doesn’t stop within the prison walls. Our inmate support initiatives extend beyond incarceration, providing rehabilitation and reintegration programmes that help ex-inmates find their footing again in society. We believe that when an individual is restored, their family benefits, and by extension, the community grows stronger. A society that shuts out its weakest members can never truly thrive.
At Queen Mother Nigeria, our mission is bigger than prisons alone. We are laying foundations for projects that tackle education, food availability, power challenges, and support for vulnerable individuals. Each step we take is aimed at rebuilding society through hope, service, and innovation.
And this is where you come in. Transformation is not a one-organization effort; it is a collective journey. Your voice, your time, your support — all of these contribute to giving someone a second chance at life. Because at the heart of it, we believe no life is too broken to be restored.