The Foundation convenes on Nigeria's most pressing civic questions — from democracy and governance to gender justice and climate resilience.
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre
On November 5, 2025, the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, with support from the Ford Foundation, hosted Still, We Rise: 65 Years of Becoming to commemorate Ford Foundation West Africa at 65. The soirée combined poetry, satire, and debate to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey, social justice, and Ford Foundation’s enduring contributions.
In partnership with Clean Technology Hub, the Foundation hosted a Climate Youth Summit on June 4, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. Held in celebration of World Environment Day, the event convened over 400 participants, including senior secondary school students, university undergraduates, and youth corps members, for a day of mentorship, innovation showcases, and expert-led sessions. The […]
In collaboration with the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) and with support from the Ford Foundation, the Yar’Adua Foundation hosted a youth workshop on Building Youth Capacity for Country Platforms and Climate Finance in Nigeria’s Energy Transition on April 28 – 29, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. The event explored the role of youth in Nigeria’s just energy […]
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, FCT Abuja
In anticipation of COP 29, the Yar’Adua Foundation, in collaboration with Green Energy Mission Africa, Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI), the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), and with support from the Ford Foundation, hosted the Pre-COP 29 Workshop for Nigerian Youth Delegates at the Yar’Adua Centre. This impactful event provided an invaluable opportunity for young Nigerian […]
The Yar’Adua Foundation, in collaboration with the Health of Mother Earth Foundation and with support from the Ford Foundation, hosted a roundtable in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. “Shaping an Inclusive Energy Transition in the Niger Delta”, brought together community leaders from across the Niger Delta, along with stakeholders from academia, civil society, and government. The roundtable […]
The Foundation, in collaboration with the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Nextier, and with support from the Ford Foundation, hosted a roundtable, “Maximizing Just Energy Transition Opportunities Through an Inclusive Platform”. The event convened stakeholders from sectors including energy, climate, agriculture, and civil society to explore Nigeria’s energy transition landscape and design a collaborative framework […]
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, FCT Abuja
A continental summit convening leaders from across Africa to confront emergent democratic tensions and reaffirm a shared commitment to people-centred, accountable governance. Organised in partnership with the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Ford Foundation, and TrustAfrica.
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre
Twenty-eight (28) creatives convened from across Nigeria for a workshop, contributing to story ideas that would inform some of the video vignettes to be created under the Gender Justice programme. This activity was supported by the Australian High Commission.
“There will be no water by 2040 if we keep doing what we’re doing today.” This urgent statement by Professor Benjamin, Energy Security, and policy Expert, underscored the dire state of our climate and environment if swift, effective action is not taken. In partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland to Nigeria, the Yar’Adua Foundation hosted the Water […]
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, FCT Abuja
A roundtable exploring the intersectionality between renewable energy, accountability, and sustainability. Organised in partnership with the Health of Mother Earth Foundation and the SOAS Anti-Corruption Evidence Consortium, the event brought together the diplomatic community, energy experts, researchers, the media, and civil society organisations.
With support from the Ford Foundation and in collaboration with the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), the Foundation championed the cause of impacted communities in Nigeria’s energy transition. Aligned with the thematic agenda of Energy and Industry, Just Transition, and Indigenous Peoples, the December 5, 2023 […]
In collaboration with the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, the Foundation hosted a high-profile Roundtable on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, theme Centering Impacted Communities in the Energy Transition Convening at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. Supported by the Ford Foundation, the roundtable brought together key stakeholders, both national and international, to address the pressing challenges […]
