Join us on September 24, 2026 by 2:00 PM at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre Library for a special session with Dame Georgina Ehuriah-Arisa, MON, NPOM, former Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Interior. Drawing from her book, On Merit: To Serve and to Be Honoured, she will share her remarkable journey and rise […]
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Building a united, just, and democratic Nigeria.
The Yar'Adua Foundation is Nigeria's premier civic hub — convening citizens, policymakers, and leaders around the questions that shape a more just and democratic Nigeria.
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When Period Pain Becomes a Medical Crisis: Favour’s Endometriosis Story | Flow With Pride Ep.1 Prt 2
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Fictitious Agencies in Nigeria and the Cost of Normalizing Corruption in Public Institutions
Read →Promoting national unity, good governance, and social justice.
Three interconnected programmes — the platforms through which the Foundation's mission becomes action across Nigeria and Africa.
Social Justice & Equity
Promoting social inclusion, combating sexual violence, and empowering women as agents of change — including disability rights and social inclusion.
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Strengthening democratic institutions, reimagining governance in Nigeria and Africa, and fostering active citizenship and accountability.
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Addressing environmental challenges, building climate resilience, and advocating for sustainable development and just energy transition.
Explore this programme →Recent Activities
World Environment Day 2026: The Climate of our Cities
In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, the Foundation, alongside YouthHubAfrica, TechHer, the Centre for Climate Action, Innovation and Engagement, and ActionAid Nigeria, convened The Climate of Our Cities: Urbanisation, Creativity and Climate Resilience in Nigeria on 5 June 2026 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. Anchored by a dynamic exhibition, the event invited participants to engage with bold, practical responses to the climate pressures facing urban communities: sustainable fashion, clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, environmentally conscious design, and innovative waste recovery solutions. Fireside conversations with Engr. Abubakar Sam, Chief Strategy Officer at Jaiz Bank, and Ms. Aisha Aliyu-Bima, environmentalist and writer, illuminated the far-reaching consequences of rapid urbanisation: among them flooding, heat stress, air pollution, waste mismanagement, and mounting strain on critical infrastructure. Together they made a compelling case for more sustainable, climate-resilient approaches to urban development.
Read more →World Menstrual Hygiene Day: End Period Poverty
The Foundation, in partnership with Flow With Pride Impact Hub, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, and the Federal Ministry of Health, commemorates World Menstrual Hygiene Day with a focus on ensuring every girl in Nigeria can manage her menstrual health with dignity, knowledge, and the resources she needs.
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Fictitious Agencies in Nigeria and the Cost of Normalizing Corruption in Public Institutions
Empty Houses and Bank Accounts: What Nigeria Accepts as Proof of Worth
Rebuilding Public Trust: Nigeria’s Most Important Infrastructure
A Democracy Turning on Itself: Nigeria’s Freedom of Expression Crisis
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre · One Memorial Drive, Central Business District, Abuja
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A civic hub where citizens, policymakers, and leaders engage.
The Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja's Central Business District is open to organisations, government bodies, civil society, and the public. State-of-the-art facilities for national dialogue, research, and civic life.
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- Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Life of Service Exhibition
- Research Library — open to the public
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