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Africa’s Cultural Identity Can Drive Development, Not Division, Says Ford Foundation’s Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu

June 18, 2026

The solution to Africa’s development crisis may lie in how the contiknent channels its deepest social bonds. That was the position of Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu, sociologist and Regional Director, West Africa for

Africa·News·Top Stories

Africa Must Stop Fighting Tribalism, Start Harnessing It for Development – Dr Aniagolu

June 18, 2026

The Ford Foundation’s Office of the West Africa Regional Director, Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu, has challenged long-held assumptions about tribalism in Africa, arguing that ethnic identity, often blamed for political division and underdevelopment,

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Ford Foundation Dialogue Highlights How Nigeria’s Justice Systems Can Better Serve Women and Girls

April 15, 2026

Stakeholders and gender advocates have called for a fundamental redesign of Nigeria’s justice landscape to ensure it effectively serves women and girls, during a Ford Foundation dialogue centered on the effectiveness of

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Are Women Being Left Behind in the Transition to Renewable Energy

April 15, 2026

At the sidelines of the just-concluded Commission on the Status of Women, the Ford Foundation convened CSOs, policymakers, philanthropists, and other stakeholders to deliberate on centering women’s leadership in the design of

Africa·News·Top Stories

Ford Foundation Urges ECOWAS First Ladies to Leverage Influence Against Gender-Based Violence

April 12, 2026

The West Africa Regional Director of the Ford Foundation, ChiChi Aniagolu, has called on First Ladies across the ECOWAS region to deploy their influence more strategically in tackling gender-based violence (GBV), describing

Finance & Economy·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Aniagolu: Unsung Women Driving Nigeria’s Economy Must Be Fueled with Finance

March 30, 2026

Unsung women who sustain Nigeria’s economy through informal trade, agriculture, health services, and education need stronger financial support and recognition, Ford Foundation West Africa Regional Director Chi Chi Aniagolu said Saturday. Speaking

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Aniagolu Urges Action on Women’s Political Representation as West Africa’s Quotas Lag

March 28, 2026

West African regional director of the Ford Foundation, Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu, on Friday called for deliberate and sustained action to increase women’s representation in political leadership across the region, warning that existing

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Ford Foundation Grantees Advance Climate Justice Across West Africa

March 7, 2026

Ford Foundation’s grantee partners across Nigeria, Senegal, and Ghana are developing innovative solutions to address the impacts of extractive industries, climate change, and energy transitions on community rights, livelihoods, and ecosystems in

Events & Opportunities·News

Ford Foundation President Concludes First Official Visit to Nigeria

February 18, 2026

The President of the Ford Foundation, Heather Gerken, has concluded her first official visit to Nigeria, reaffirming the foundation’s 65-year partnership with the country and its commitment to advancing democracy, human rights

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Transforming Societal Norms: Ford Foundation Hosts West African Leaders

March 26, 2025

The Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice hosted a hybrid event, ‘Traditional, Religious, and Community Leaders Driving Meaningful Change,’ which brought together prominent leaders from West Africa to discuss the critical role

Africa

Foundations Launch New Collaborative Fund to Strengthen Democracy in West Africa

October 8, 2024

The Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Luminate, and Open Society Foundation have launched a $20 million West Africa Democracy Fund (WADF) to reimagine, renew and strengthen democracy across

Diaspora·News

Philanthropy Holds Great Benefits For African Diasporan Investors – Dr Ajim

September 3, 2024

Renowned physician in the field of internal and emergency medicine, Dr. Ayo Ajim, has highlighted the need for renewed commitment to investment in local philanthropy in Africa as part of efforts to

Diaspora·News

Ford Foundation Calls For Strategic Diaspora Philanthropy To Promote Sustainable Africa

July 31, 2024

The Ford Foundation Office of West Africa (OWA) in collaboration with PaTiTi Consulting, convened its first edition of the African Philanthropy Dialogues in London to discuss alternative approaches and strategies in addressing

News·Politics

Hope Is The Oxygen Of Democracy – Darren Walker

July 6, 2024

Reflecting on the system of governance in parts of Africa that has resulted in political instability, Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation said inequality is the enemy of democracy and dampens

Energy Experts Call For People centre Approach To Energy Transition

Climate Change & Sustainability·News

Energy Experts Call For People-centered Approach To Nigeria’s Energy Transition

July 5, 2024

The Africa Policy Research Institute in collaboration with the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Centre for Social Studies and Development Agenda with support from the Ford Foundation

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‘No Justice Without Justice For People With Disabilities,’ – Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President

June 29, 2024

Nigeria passed the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in 2018 after over a decade of advocacy and lobbying but six years into the implementation of the Act, disability rights groups

Nigeria’s Youth Advocate Sustainable Democracy

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Nigeria’s Youths Advocate Sustainable Democracy

June 29, 2024

Young leaders drawn from across Nigeria have called for greater opportunities to be involved in the country’s democratic processes. At a convening organised by LEAP Africa with support from the Ford Foundation,

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Lagos HNWI Welcome Ford Foundation President [Photos]

May 23, 2024

Nigerian Philanthropist and lawyer Gbenga Oyebode, and member Ford Foundation board of trustees, has hosted a welcome dinner in Lagos to honour Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation

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Ford Foundation Partners Foster Collaborative Solutions For Host Community Development Trusts Implementation In Nigeria

May 2, 2024

Ford Foundation civil society partners, with support from the Ford Foundation, have convened a pivotal meeting organised by Spaces for Change to address the pressing issue of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs)

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Scam Alert: Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation Warn Public To Beware Of Fraudsters Using Their Names

March 26, 2024

Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation have issued a joint statement calling on members of the public to beware of activities of scammers and other criminal elements seeking to defraud unsuspecting victims with

Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, Regional Director Ford Foundation, West Africa

Opinion

Championing Social Justice Through The Judiciary – Dr ChiChi Aniagolu

February 21, 2024

Today is the World Day of Social Justice and it serves as a stark reminder that achieving fairness and equity is the bedrock of every society. When social justice is compromised, the

EFCC Declares ex-Power Minister Wanted Over Corruption Charge

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EFCC Arrests Pastor For N1.3bn Fake Grants, Money Laundering

February 6, 2024

EFCC has arrested the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, for defrauding church members and other Nigerians using fake grants from the Ford Foundation

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Why Govts, Local Philanthropists Must Think Sustainability – Ford Foundation Director, ChiChi Aniagolu

November 16, 2023

Dr Chichi Aniagolu is the Regional Director of Ford Foundation West Africa. Her organization has been on a mission to ignite local philanthropists, urging them to fill emerging gaps and play a

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Ford Foundation Supports FRSC On Emergency Responsiveness, Preparedness

November 14, 2023

As Nigerians prepare for the yuletide and the attendant travels, the Ford Foundation’s Office of West Africa (OWA) is providing funding support to help the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)

News·Top Stories

Ford Foundation Calls For Sustainable Philanthropy In West Africa

November 3, 2023

Last week, the Ford Foundation hosted its maiden Quarterly Dialogue on Philanthropy in Nigeria, organized by PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited (PwC).

News·Top Stories

CSOs Seek Concerted Efforts To Restore Civic Engagements Amid Political Crises In W’Africa

August 29, 2023

With the rising political tension coupled with economic hardship, gender inequality, and insecurity in parts of Africa, civil society stakeholders have called for a concerted effort to strengthen civic engagement for good

FEATURES

Ford Foundation Vice President’s 5-day Visit To Nigeria

August 28, 2023

Ford Foundation, UN Women Seek Intervention Of Cultural, Faith Leaders In Tackling GBV In Nigeria Ford Foundation has called on cultural and faith leaders to key into the global agenda of ending

Ford Foundation Sponsors Arts Education Project Focused On Sustainable Environment

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Group Advocates Environment-based Arts Education For Nigerian Schools

May 18, 2023

As the world pushes for sustainable environmental practices there is new emphasis on integrating environment-based arts education in Nigerian schools. This was espoused during an art exhibition organised at Thought Pyramid Arts

News·Top Stories

Social Cohesion: Nigeria Now More Divided, API Report Reveals

May 13, 2023

new report by the Africa Polling Unit (API) has revealed that the country has become more divided in recent times.

Ford Foundation Seeks Intervention Of Cultural, Faith Leaders In Tackling GBV In Nigeria

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Ford Foundation, UN Women Seek Intervention Of Cultural, Faith Leaders In Tackling GBV In Nigeria

May 11, 2023

Ford Foundation has called on cultural and faith leaders to key into the global agenda of ending Gender-based Violence (GBV) by advancing policies that change social norms towards addressing that both in

Africa·FEATURES

Ford Foundation: How Social Norms Drive Inequality and Gender Based Violence In West Africa

Gender and disability advocates have highlighted how social norms in West African communities tacitly promote exclusion of people with disabilities and allow gender-based violence (GBV) to thrive. The experts participated in an intersectional panel discussion which Ford Foundation hosted on the final

February 24, 2023

Why Is Senegal Protesting And What Does It Have To Do With Women’s Sexual Rights?

Africa·Business News·Markets

We Need People-centered Approach To Trade And Security In Africa – Ford Foundation West Africa Regional Director

West Africa Regional Director for Ford Foundation, Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, has called for a people-centered approach in dealing with security and trade issues on the African continent. “Regional entities must use a people centered approach to security cooperation. This includes sustained engagements

February 13, 2023

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Ford Foundation: How Social Norms Drive Inequality, Gender Violence In Africa

Gender and disability advocates have highlighted how social norms in African communities promote disability exclusion and allow gender-based violence to thrive. The experts participated in an intersectional panel discussion which Ford Foundation hosted on the final day of the AFRICANXT 2023 event

February 12, 2023

Entrepreneurship·News

CSR-in-Action, Ford Foundation, Launch Documentary On Plight Of Women In Extractive Communities

The themes of social justice and gender inclusion dominated discussions at the premiere of ‘Earth Women’, a poignant documentary that explores the plight of women living in areas impacted by extractive activities, including oil and gas exploration and mining. Earth Women is

April 11, 2022

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