Our Executive Director, Dr. Ebrima Sall, joined a high-level panel on “Democracy, Rule of Law, and Civic Space” during Heather Gerken’s visit to Nigeria as Ford Foundation President. Hosted in early February 2026, the gathering united leaders like Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Kole Shettima (MacArthur Foundation), Toyin Akinniyi (Luminate), Dr. Kalilou Sylla (ECOWAS), Maxime Houinato (UN Women), and Erelu Bisi Fayemi to tackle West Africa’s interconnected challenges in democracy, civic space, and social trust. Amid Nigeria’s vibrant cultural showcases—from spoken word to dance—these exchanges highlighted philanthropy’s role in amplifying local leadership for climate justice, stronger institutions, and safer communities, echoing TrustAfrica’s core mission.
