The Michael and Cecilia Foundation (MCF) seeks to empower Nigeria through initiatives in education, public health, vocational rehabilitation, and improving food security by introducing innovative agricultural practices to rural communities. MCF has adopted the model used by Songhai Centre for rural growth in Africa. Songhai Centre, established by Father Godfrey Nzamujo, is a United Nations Regional Centre of Excellence that promotes agricultural education and prosperity in 15 African nations through training farmers in new techniques and technologies while encouraging entrepreneurship.