Recent Activities

The Foundation convenes on Nigeria's most pressing civic questions — from democracy and governance to gender justice and climate resilience.

34 events
Roundtable
Environment and Climate Resilience May 2023

FROM CORRUPTION TO SUSTAINABILITY: ENERGIZING NIGERIA’S FUTURE

The Yar’Adua Foundation, in partnership with the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and the School of African Studies Anti-Corruption Evidence Consortium (SOAS-ACE), hosted a roundtable meeting with support from the Ford Foundation. The roundtable explored the intersectionality between renewable energy, accountability, and sustainability. The event brought together the diplomatic community, energy experts, researchers, the […]

Policy Forum
Environment and Climate Resilience Sep 2022

TOWARDS A JUST TRANSITION IN NIGERIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS

Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, FCT Abuja

The public policy forum explored strategies to address risks and maximise opportunities of a global energy transition on Nigeria’s socioeconomic and energy sectors. Organized in collaboration with Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), the forum featured remarks from His Majesty Ògíame Atúwàtse III, The Olú of Warri; H.E Sharon Ikeazor, Minister of State for Niger […]

Workshop
Environment and Climate Resilience Sep 2022

ENERGY TRANSITION CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR CSOs AND MEDIA

In collaboration with Natural Resource Governance Institute, the Foundation hosted a 2-day Energy Transition training for Civil Society and Media in Lagos. The workshop equipped participants with relevant and critical information and data on the progress of the global energy transition. Training also served as an opportunity to discuss Nigeria’s strategy to harness opportunities and […]

Governance and Civic Engagement Mar 2022

20th Anniversary of the Commissioning of the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre

Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, FCT Abuja

The Foundation commemorated the 20th anniversary of the commissioning of the Yar’Adua Centre, marking two decades of providing a platform for civic dialogue, policy engagement, and national conversations. The occasion was chaired by H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, in his final act as Chairman of the Board.

Policy Forum
Environment and Climate Resilience Sep 2021

WHAT AFTER OIL: CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE IN EXTRACTIVE COMMUNITIES

 A high-profile conference explored environmental and economic implications of Nigeria’s post-oil future and how we can manage the transition in a just and sustainable manner by galvanizing impoverished extractive communities to demand environmental justice. The public policy forum was addressed by Mrs. Cecile Tassin-Pelzer, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Uche […]

Workshop
Environment and Climate Resilience Jun 2021

CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS

In partnership with HOMEF, capacity building workshops were hosted for the Gelegele community, Edo state; Okoro Utip community in Ibeno LGA and Opukalama community in Ikot Abasi LGA, Akwa Ibom state. Workshops explored critical socio-ecological challenges facing the communities and built their capacity to advocate for climate and environmental resilience through non-violent actions. A toolkit […]

Policy Forum
Environment and Climate Resilience Oct 2018

FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA’S CHANGING CLIMATE: THE ECONOMICS AND POLITICS OF LAND CONFLICT

The grasslands of Nigeria can barely support 40% of Nigerian livestock. Loss of pasture and water resources have forced pastoralist cattle herders – predominantly from the north – southwards to graze their 30 million heads of cattle. This migration has intensified competition with crop farmers for dwindling land and water resources. The dynamics of these […]

Film Screening
Environment and Climate Resilience Apr 2018

SWALLOW: FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA’S CHANGING CLIMATE

Swallow explores the growing food security challenge in Nigeria, driven in part by climate change, inadequate infrastructure, and traditional agricultural practices. The documentary examines these challenges, shares stories of resilience, and highlights opportunities and solutions for building a more food-secure future. First released in 2018, Swallow was produced with support from the European Union and […]

Policy Forum
Environment and Climate Resilience Oct 2016

DESERTIFICATION AND DEFORESTATION

The Foundation organized and hosted a public policy forum on desertification and deforestation on October 25, 2016. The forum created a platform for citizens to engage with the international community, academia, policy makers and senior government officials on the impacts of environmental degradation and climate change. Panel discussions on desertification and deforestation featured decision makers […]

Film Screening
Environment and Climate Resilience Jul 2016

NOWHERE TO RUN: NIGERIA’S CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS

Nowhere to Run documents the human impact of climate change and environmental degradation in Nigeria, using powerful storytelling to drive public dialogue and policy engagement. The award-winning documentary reaches audiences across 15 locations in Nigeria and internationally, including the African Film Festival in Dallas, Washington, DC, Linden, New Jersey, and the Chicago Museum of Contemporary […]

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