Connecting local realities with policy-making and investment at the national and regional levels.
Connecting local realities with policy-making and investment at the national and regional levels.
WHAT IS THE LOKOJA DIALOGUES AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Our work transforms community-defined challenges into opportunities. By surfacing the lived realities of farmers, herders, women, and local leaders, we position them to be taken up by policymakers, investors, and partners.
This continuous action programme generates home-grown solutions for water security and for the wider systems and value chains, i.e. food, energy, and conservation.
The stakes could not be higher. Water underpins every aspect of society, yet many of Nigeria’s river basins and aquifers are already used beyond sustainable limits. The economic implications are stark.
Reversing water scarcity could boost Nigeria’s growth by up to six percent each year. The associated peace dividend — through reduced farmer–herder conflict, could unlock as much as $13.7 billion annually. And without urgent change, unsafe water and poor sanitation will continue costing Nigeria at least 1.3 percent of GDP each year, while water-linked malnutrition and stunting suppress long-term productivity by up to 11 percent.
OUR APPROACH
Our approach connects solution-finding and implementation directly to people, using bottom-up structures that link local governments, states, national agencies, and even cross-border partners. We work through existing networks - from women’s groups to faith-based organisations, ensuring that ownership and mobilisation remain in local hands. This is the key to sustainability, scale and impact.
LISTEN
Communities set priorities. Capture urgent challenges, grounded in lived realities and evidence.
SHARE
Translate insights into clear briefs. Highlight opportunities. Align with national priorities to spark policy and financing interest.
COLLABORATE
Bring policymakers, funders, experts, and communities together to co-design solutions. Align technical know-how, policy frameworks, and financing pathways. Build the commitments needed to move from ideas to action.
ACT
Support pilots and partnerships. Track results. Feed lessons back into communities and policy for scale and sustainability.
His Royal Highness The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III
His Royal Highness The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III
His Royal Highness The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III
His Royal Highness The Emir of Argungu Alhaji Samaila Muhammed Mera
His Royal Highness The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III
His Royal Highness The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III
His Majesty Ògíamè Atuwatsé III CFR, The Olú Of Warri Kingdom
His Royal Highness The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III
His Majesty Ògíamè Atuwatsé III CFR, The Olú Of Warri Kingdom
OUR TRUSTEES
Polly Alakija
Elizabeth Egharevba
Polly Alakija
C.E.O. has continuously engaged in linking arts, culture and learning for social
development. Polly is co-founder of Five Cowries Arts Education Initiative(FCI).
Adwoa Edun
Elizabeth Egharevba
Polly Alakija
Has an academic background in public health planning. Her interest is in exploring
the intersections of health, the environment, and food systems. In recent years, she has focused
on advancing understanding and action in the areas of biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and
food security.
Olu Adeosun
Elizabeth Egharevba
Elizabeth Egharevba
A senior executive with over 25 years experience in the energy sector. Olu is
passionate about sustainability and sits on the board of several renewable energy companies.
Elizabeth Egharevba
Elizabeth Egharevba
Elizabeth Egharevba
Is an HR, gender and development expert. Elizabeth’s career as a Director
in various departments in the public service means she has an invaluable skill set in public
administration, public policy formulation, international economic cooperation.
Dr. Sha’awa Mardiya Sa’id
Air Vice Marshal Idi Gamso Lubo (Rtd) OFR Msc
Dr. Sha’awa Mardiya Sa’id
Is a dental professional who is a passionate advocate for public health
& human development. As Chair of the Kano State Emirate Council Committee on Health and
Human Development, she has led impactful community engagement initiatives & successfully
overseen key development programmes across Kano State
Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman
Air Vice Marshal Idi Gamso Lubo (Rtd) OFR Msc
Dr. Sha’awa Mardiya Sa’id
Is Senior Advisor, Strategic Relations & Special Projects to the
Group President, & Regional Director of Dangote Industries Limited. Hajia Wali-Abdurrahman
has over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, encompassing development & project
management, architectural design & consulting.
Air Vice Marshal Idi Gamso Lubo (Rtd) OFR Msc
Air Vice Marshal Idi Gamso Lubo (Rtd) OFR Msc
Air Vice Marshal Idi Gamso Lubo (Rtd) OFR Msc
He has served as member, secretary, chairman or
president on several committees, boards, bilateral bodies & other high level international
delegations. He commanded 3 operational flying units in the NAF, before being appointed Deputy
Director Operations & Air Task Force Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE . AVM has served in
the NAF as Chief of S
He has served as member, secretary, chairman or
president on several committees, boards, bilateral bodies & other high level international
delegations. He commanded 3 operational flying units in the NAF, before being appointed Deputy
Director Operations & Air Task Force Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE . AVM has served in
the NAF as Chief of Staff, Headquarters Tactical Air Command, Director NAF Transformation &
Director of Policy NAFHQ Abuja
Adetomiwa Edun
Air Vice Marshal Idi Gamso Lubo (Rtd) OFR Msc
Air Vice Marshal Idi Gamso Lubo (Rtd) OFR Msc
Is a renowned actor. The core of his work whether on stage or on film, focuses
on telling stories. Adetomiwa is passionate about preserving culture and using his craft to build
bridges and to communicate for change
Professor Akin Abayomi
Professor Akin Abayomi
Professor Akin Abayomi
Is a specialist in internal medicine, haematology, biosecurity,
environmental health and human development. Prof is founder of the Emerald Forest Reserve, and
currently is serving as Commissioner of Health, Lagos State.
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