Building a healthy, educated & productive Nigeria.
A healthy and inclusive Nigeria with an educated workforce, advancing sustainable development, social stability and resilience through HCD-focused strategies by 2030.
Our Overarching Goal
Our overarching goal is to achieve a top 80 country ranking in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI) with an index score of 0.6 by 2030.
This global benchmark allows Nigeria to measure its progress against international standards across health, education, and economic productivity.
Health
<50
Reduce under-5 mortality rate to 40-50 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Education
<10%
Reduce the number of out-of-school primary-aged children to below 10%.
Labour Force
<10%
Reduce the youth unemployment rate (NEET) to below 10%.
Our Initiatives
Project Fuuku
A transformative clean cooking initiative that distributes safe, clean cookstoves to vulnerable households.
Adopt a School & Adopt a PHC.
Programmes aimed at addressing critical gaps in education and healthcare infrastructure and services.
Food 4 Education
Ensures that children are well-fed and able to focus on learning, improving nutrition and educational outcomes.
Smart Kids & Digital AI Initiative for Education
These programs focus on strengthening STEM skills and leveraging technology to enhance education.
Leadership Spotlight
“There is no legacy greater than investing in people“.
His Excellency, Sen. Kashim Shettima
Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) HCD Steering Committee.
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Our Partners
Transforming Nigeria’s future is a collaborative effort. We are proud to work alongside a diverse coalition of public, private, and international partners who share our vision and commitment to investing in people.
Our key partners include:
