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We are delighted to welcome Mr. Sola Isiaka Gold, who has formally assumed office as Acting Executive Director of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation.
Mr. Gold joins us after a distinguished career in public service. A retired Permanent Secretary in the Kwara State Civil Service, he headed several ministries and agencies, including the State’s Liaison Office in Abuja, before serving as Secretary to the State Government from 2011 to 2019. Years at the centre of government have given him a clear sense of what it takes to turn good plans into services that reach people where they live.
He will now coordinate our projects and programmes across the country, building on the work the Foundation has done since 2019 in healthcare, education, livelihoods and humanitarian relief.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Gold. We wish him every success in this new role.
#ABSFoundation
Nigeria has one of the highest numbers of child brides in the world, and for too many of our girls, marriage comes before they have had the chance to finish school.
This year's International Day of the Girl Child calls on all of us to end child marriage and invest in girls' rights, and we believe that investment begins in the classroom. A girl who stays in school is more likely to marry later and to see her own children through school. That is why education sits at the heart of our work at the #ABSFoundation, and why we have spent years helping young people stay in school.
To parents, teachers, and community and religious leaders: help us keep her in school, and keep her safe there. Marriage can wait. Her education cannot.
Happy International Day of the Girl Child.
#DayOfTheGirl #EndChildMarriage #InvestInGirls #GirlChildEducation
You probably don’t remember learning to read. But someone else does.
A teacher remembers you sounding out your first words, perhaps among forty other children in the same classroom. They remember the moment letters began to make sense to you.
They have helped thousands of children reach that moment. Many of those children never think to say thank you.
Today, Nigeria’s public primary schools are short of nearly 200,000 teachers. Some states went as long as five years without recruiting a single new teacher. Those still in the classroom are teaching far more children than any one person should.
At the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, we know that every effort to improve education depends on the teachers in those classrooms.
So today, we want to say what too many former pupils never got around to saying:
Thank you.
Happy World Teachers’ Day.
The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation wishes to announce that Dr. Audu Musa Idowu is no longer serving as Executive Director of the foundation effective 1st October, 2026.
We are grateful for Dr. Audu’s years of service and the commitment he brought to the Foundation’s work. We thank him for his contributions and wish him well in his next chapter.
As we move forward, our focus remains on the people and communities we serve. We ask our partners and members of the public to direct all enquiries through the Foundation’s official channels.
A gate has one job. It opens.
At 66, a good question to ask about Nigeria is how many of her young people can actually get through.
For many, the only thing in the way is something small, like a school fee or the tools to start a trade. Since 2019, the ABS Foundation has been helping young Nigerians clear those hurdles.
Nigeria has never lacked talent. Our young people just need more gates to open.
This Independence Day, open one for someone. It could be as simple as paying a fee or teaching a skill you already have.
Happy 66th Independence Anniversary, Nigeria. We celebrate with every Nigerian at home and in the diaspora.
#ABSFoundation #IndependenceDay
International Day of Democracy 2026
Every year, the global community comes together to celebrate the gift of democracy. A system which seeks to ensure that voices are heard and leaders are accountable.
For us at ABS Foundation, this day serves as a reminder to why Leadership thrives and why we must keep advocating for the adherence to key tenets of democracy as a nation.
Happy International Day of Democracy 2026
From Us at ABS Foundation
#Democracy #Sep15 #absfoundation
We wish to heartily felicitate with Dr Audu Musa Idowu, Executive Director, ABS Foundation on the joyful occasion of his Birthday.
We are Incredibly grateful for his leadership and direction in ensuring that the goals of the foundation are constantly reached.
We wish him a long and fulfilling life and prosperity.
Happy Birthday Dr. Audu 🎉
From all of us at ABS Foundation
Happy New Month
Welcome to September
May this new month bring us endless possibilities and bountiful blessings .
From all of us at ABS Foundation
#ABSFoundation #September
Eid-el-Maulud! 🌙
As we celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), we reflect on his timeless message of compassion, humility, and service to humanity.
May this blessed occasion bring peace to our homes, unity to our communities, and renewed hope to our nation.
From all of us at the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation 🤲
#EidElMaulud #ABSFoundation
ABS FC UNVEILS NEW TECHNICAL ADVISER
Coach Allen Andrew Festus
On Wednesday, 19th August 2026, the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC) unveiled its new Technical Adviser, Coach Allen Andrew Festus, at the Taiwo Awoniyi Sports Media Centre, Kwara SWAN Secretariat, George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin.
The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation was proud to be represented at the ceremony, where we extended a goodwill message to the ABS FC management,
Onward and upward. 🇳🇬💛💙
#ABSFoundation #ABSFC #KwaraFootball
Sports is Social and Economic Value⚽💰
Africa's sports economy is valued at around $12 billion, and projected to nearly double to $20 billion by 2035. Yet the continent still captures less than 3% of global sports revenue.
At ABS Foundation, we believe that this is an opportunity waiting to be unlocked. Grassroots sport creates jobs, builds community, and opens real doors for the next generation of talent and sporting entrepreneurs.
Let's back our young talents and build the future. 🇳🇬
Swipe through 👉
#SportsWednesday #ABSFoundation #GrassrootsSports #SportsEconomy #YouthDevelopment
Empowering dreams, Investing in Futures.
The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation supported Abdulahi Abdullah , an ND1 Computer Science Student of Kwara State Polytechnic with a cash grant towards his tuition.
In this video he shares what this support means to him and expresses gratitude to the foundation.
At ABSF, we hold strongly to the belief that young people should be empowered to reach their potential especially and one way is through education.
#ABSFoundation #Education #SDG4
International Youth Day 2026
Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.
On this International Youth Day, ABS Foundation celebrates the diversity, dreams, and determination of young people everywhere. Different journeys may shape us, but our aspirations unite us.
#ABSFoundation #Youths #IYD2026 #YouthDay
Leadership Monday
At the Platform Nigeria @theplatformng event on Democracy Day 2026 , Our Founder; Dr. @bukolasaraki shared timeless reflections on leadership, democracy, and the institutions that hold a nation together.
Here are 5 lessons on leadership and governance we at ABS Foundation believe are worth carrying forward. 🇳🇬
Read through 👉
#ABSFoundation #Leadership #Governance #theplatformnigeria2026
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JEO Foundation’s 7th Free Summer Lesson Produces WAEC Success Stories, as ABS, MOK, ADRAHF, Saliu Mustapha's Aide Get Commendation
The Just Event Online Foundation has celebrated the outstanding performance of some beneficiaries of its 7th edition of the Free Summer Lesson Programme in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
In a statement issued on Friday by Director of the foundation, Isiaka A Rasheed
The foundation said the students, who distinguished themselves during the 2025 summer lesson, have continued to demonstrate academic excellence following their impressive performance in the 2026 WAEC examination.
Among the students recognised are Kamaldeen Jamiu Alabi of Waziri Senior Secondary School, Baboko; Abdulganiyu Abdulbasit, also of Waziri Senior Secondary School, Baboko, whose WAEC-related support was provided by the ABS Foundation; Olaita Taiye of Waziri Senior Secondary School, Baboko, whose WAEC fees were supported by the ADRAHF Foundation, and Abdulrasaq Muhibudeen Ishowo, who received support from the MOK Foundation.
The Just Event Online Foundation described the students’ performance as a reflection of the impact of sustained investment in education and the commitment of stakeholders to supporting young people from less-privileged backgrounds.
The foundation particularly commended the ABS Foundation, MOK Foundation ,ADRAHF Foundation and Barr Abdulkareem Alabi the Executive Assistant to Senator Saliu Mustapha their support towards the students’ education, especially the provision of assistance that enabled some of the beneficiaries to sit for the WAEC examination.
It urged the foundations to remain committed to their humanitarian and educational interventions, stressing that their contributions are helping to create opportunities for young Nigerians to pursue their academic aspirations.
The Just Event Online Foundation also congratulated the students for their achievement and encouraged them to remain focused on their studies as they advance to the next stage of their educational journey.
The foundation reaffirmed its commitment to providing educational opportunities and supporting students through initiatives aimed at improving access to quality learning and academic development
Investing in dreams. Empowering futures. 🎓
Meet Mahmud Opeyemi Mahmud, a final-year student of Al-Hikmah University.
To support his educational journey, the ABS Foundation stepped in to cover his tuition; ensuring that financial challenges would not stand between him and the finish line.
In his own words, Mahmud shares what this support has meant for him. 🎥
At the ABS Foundation, we believe that no student should be held back from reaching their potential. By supporting young Nigerians like Mahmud, we hope to keep more dreams alive and more futures within reach.
#ABSFoundation #Education #StudentSupport
Building partnerships for greater impact. 🌍
The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation participated in the African Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 joining development leaders, impact investors, philanthropic organisations, and social innovators from across the continent.
The Summit was a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from leading practitioners, and explore strategic partnerships that will strengthen our work across healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, and community development.
At the ABS Foundation, we believe lasting impact is built through collaboration. We look forward to translating these connections into meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.
#ABSFoundation #ASIS2026 #SocialImpact #Partnerships
📸@onefoundationng @TheASISummit
Happy New Month! 🌴
Welcome to August ✨
As we step into a new month, we remain committed to improving lives, expanding access, and strengthening communities.
Wishing you a month filled with progress, purpose, and possibility.
From all of us at the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation
#ABSFoundation #August
