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Introduction

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The Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation, housed within the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, is a non-profit organization established by the friends, family and associates of Shehu Yar'Adua to inspire future generations with his life of service.[1][2]. Founded in February 1999, the Foundation is dedicated to promoting national unity, good governance and social justice in Nigeria[3][4][5][6].

History and Background of the Foundation

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Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, was a figure in Nigeria's political history.[7] Born on March 5, 1943 in Katsina State[8], Yar'Adua joined the Nigerian Army in 1961[9] and quickly rose through the ranks[10], playing a crucial role during the Nigerian Civil War.[11][12][13]

After his military career, Yar'Adua transitioned to Nigeria's pro-democracy movement. His political vision was one of a unified, democratic Nigeria, transcending ethnic and regional divisions.[12] In the mid-1990s, he was an influential voice against military rule, advocating for democratic governance.[12] His activism was not without consequence; he was arrested and imprisoned in 1995 for allegedly plotting a coup against the military government of General Sani Abacha.[14]

Tragically, Yar'Adua died in custody in 1997[15], a martyr to the cause of democracy.[16] His death was a pivotal moment in Nigeria's political history, galvanizing opposition to military rule and paving the way for the return of civilian governance.[14] Yar'Adua's legacy continues to influence Nigerian politics, particularly his dedication to democracy, national unity, and inclusive governance.[17][18]

The Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation was established after his death to honor his legacy of service. During its first decade a series of high-profile memorial lectures featured prominent global leaders including President Nelson Mandela, Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and President Paul Kagame who paid tribute to his sacrifice.[19]

Public Policy Initiative

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In 2010, the Yar’Adua Foundation began focusing on the formulation and implementation of sustainable public policy by establishing the Public Policy Initiative. With support from international development partners and donors[3][20][21][22], the Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative has engaged in Nigeria’s governance processes, focusing on credible elections, resource governance[23][24], climate advocacy, gender justice, and accountability.[3][25][26][27][28][29]

Exhibition Hall - Shehu Musa Yar'Adua: A Life of Service

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The exhibition of Shehu Musa Yar’Adua: A Life of Service is presented against the backdrop of Nigerian history. It navigates through key periods:  independence, the Nigerian civil war, military interventions, and the fight for a democratic nation.[30][31][32]

Research Library

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The Research Library houses Shehu Yar’Adua’s personal collection, his papers, notes, documents, speeches, journals, and reports from the civil war through his time in government, politics, business, and imprisonment.[33]

The library provides information resources and reference services to members of the public. It also houses a collection of local and international novels, as well as children’s literature.[34]

Achievements

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  1. The Foundation’s climate advocacy has helped inform and frame Nigeria’s policy approach to climate change[35]. This has been achieved through producing and disseminating influential documentaries including Nowhere to Run and Swallow.[36]
  2. The Foundation has excelled in utilizing innovative communication approaches for policy advocacy through the production of videos that have preceded and helped frame popular social conversations like I Am Not Corrupt, Sex for Grades and #EndSARS.[37][38]
  3. As the only civil society organization nominated to the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Committee of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19[39], the Foundation contributed significantly to the national pandemic response through the production of videos[40] to create awareness and encourage citizens to act responsibly to contain further spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
  4. The Foundation developed and implemented a Human Rights Incident Management Portal for the National Human Rights Commission to improve its capacity for effective case management, tracking and documenting human rights abuses across the country.

Awards

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  1. Youth Foundation of the Year, 2022 – Nigerian Youth Congress & Nigerian Youth Parliament
  2. Grand Jury Award (Best Overall Film), 2016 - Green Me Berlin Film Festival[41]
  3. Best Documentary, 2016
  4. Partnership Award (for supporting the struggle for ecological justice and plenary sustainability), 2015 – Health of Mother Earth Foundation

References

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  25. ^ "Yar'adua Foundation and the European Union to Host Documentary Premiere". www.newswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  26. ^ Oshaba, Ene (2023-11-17). "Women should be recognised as drivers of sustainable development – Atiku-Adejuwon". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
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  33. ^ "Speeches & Letters". yaraduafoundation.org. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  34. ^ "Research Library". yaraduafoundation.org. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  35. ^ https://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Events/COP21/Abstracts/10_Dec_2015_-_Nowhere_to_Run.pdf
  36. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2018-05-22). "Climate change threatens agriculture, food security in Nigeria". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  37. ^ Editor (2019-07-11). "Short Film #IAmNotCorrupt Starts The Conversation Every Nigerian Must Have". eelive. Retrieved 2024-02-20. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  38. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/thisday/20190627/282175062656539. Retrieved 2024-02-20 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  39. ^ PTF Secretariat and Price Waterhouse Coopers (July 2020). "Presidential Task Force on COVID-19: Mid-Term Report" (PDF). State House. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
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  42. ^ Says, carmenmccain (2016-07-04). "Nowhere to Run Wins Best Documentary Short at The African Film Festival (TAFF) Dallas and screens 6 more times this week in Abuja, DC, and Linden, NJ". cityPSALM. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
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  44. ^ publisher (2016-10-05). "OFFICIAL SELECTION 2016 EKO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – EKOIFF". Retrieved 2024-02-20.
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  47. ^ "'Oloibiri,' 'Nowhere to run' bag 2016 HomeVida awards". Daily Trust. 2016-12-17. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
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