By Khadija Kubau
The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has announced an eight-point reform agenda aimed at rebuilding Northern Nigeria’s value system and accelerating development across the region.
The initiative was spearheaded by SABMF, drawing insights from a mentorship lecture delivered by Maryam Uwais, former Special Adviser to the President on Social Investment.
The Foundation unveiled a comprehensive plan focusing on education, youth empowerment, women’s development, value reorientation, good governance, security collaboration, agricultural growth, and responsible media engagement.
The announcement followed a virtual mentorship session held on April 25, 2026, with the official statement released on April 28, 2026.
The policy direction targets Northern Nigeria, addressing long-standing socio-economic and institutional challenges in the region.
According to Uwais, while insecurity, poverty, and unemployment remain urgent concerns, the deeper crisis lies in the erosion of societal values, weak institutions, and inadequate investment in human capital.
SABMF urged coordinated action by federal and state governments, traditional and religious leaders, civil society, development partners, and the media.
Key strategies include expanding access to quality education, launching large-scale youth programmes, empowering women, promoting ethical values, strengthening governance systems, enhancing security cooperation, investing in agriculture, and encouraging constructive media narratives.
The Foundation emphasised that sustainable progress will depend on collective responsibility, policy consistency, and long-term commitment from all stakeholders.
“The time for coordinated action is now,” SABMF stated, expressing confidence that with the right investments and leadership, Northern Nigeria can achieve lasting peace and inclusive prosperity.
