The Nigeria Philanthropy Office (NPO) is a private-led coordinating office, located in the Office of the Vice President to drive high level catalytic philanthropic support for MSMEs for targeted sectors that have high job creation potential.
The Office is aligned with the job creation vision of President Tinubu and the administration's ongoing work with MSMEs.
The office will make it easier for the government to achieve its job creation goals by working with donors, impact investors, financial institutions and foundations.
Chairperson
Secretary
Wema Bank
Access Bank
Impact Investors Foundation (IIF)
Sambo Foundation
Bank Of Industry
Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative
Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board
BrownValley Partners
9th Feb 2024
The NPO Lagos Networking Event hosted by Wema Bank held on the 9th of February 2024. We had 60 leaders from the philanthropy and impact investment communities in Lagos attend the event and provided insightful ideas on how to achieve the goals of the Office
1sth Mar 2024
The NPO Abuja Networking Event hosted by the Office of the Vice President held on the 1st of March,2024. he well attended event brought together members of the international community, government agencies, Foundations, Impact Investors, Financial Institutions and Entrepreneurs. At the event the first Technical Assistance grants to the NPO from Wema Bank and Sambo Foundation was announced.
3rd march 2024
In honor of International Women's Day, The Nigeria Philanthropy Office for Philanthropy & Impact Investing and All On co-hosted a Soirée celebrating the remarkable women driving Nigeria's renewable energy future.
Themed "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," the event showcased the critical role women play in building a more sustainable tomorrow. It also underscored NPO's dedication, alongside partners like All On, to promoting inclusivity and equality within Nigeria's energy sector.
20th March 2024
The Nigeria Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing hosted a private networking event at the Africa Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS) in Silicon Valley, California.
The private event brought together 50+ investors, philanthropist, Nigerians/Africans in the diaspora and friends of Africa. It was an incredible opportunity to showcase NPO's objectives and foster strategic partnerships. A highlight of the gathering was the launch of "I-Philanthropy" – our innovative online platform designed to democratize philanthropic giving.
11th of June 2024
On the 11th of June 2024, The Nigeria Office for Philanthropy & Impact Investing (NPO), in collaboration with the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), hosted a webinar on "Stimulating Corporate Philanthropy and Impact Investing for Job Creation in Nigeria."
The webinar explored how strategic philanthropy and impact investing can create jobs, support development, and drive economic growth.
Partners: Odu'a Investment Company Limited, MTN Foundation and Businessday
July 13th, 2024
On Saturday July 13th,2024, the Nigeria Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing hosted a private Dinner in honour of Ms. Almaz Negash, the founder of African Diaspora Network, a member of president Biden’s Africa Diaspora Advisory Council during her visit to Nigeria.
The Dinner Brought Together leaders in the private sector, foundation and public, discussions on how to strategically engage the diaspora for job creation in Nigeria was had.
July 15th, 2024
On Monday July 15th, 2024, the Nigeria Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing had a formal signing of MOUs with new partners in Abuja. The MOU was signed with Acumen, Odu'a Investment Company Limited, Sahara Group Foundation, PIND Foundation.
We officially welcome our partners and look forward to the work we will do together.
17th - 19th July 2024
The Nigeria Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing participated at the Africa Impact Summit 2024 in Nairobi Kenya with the Chairperson Ms.Thelma Ekiyor-Solanke delivering a keynote speech on on Enabling Policy Support for Venture Philanthropy and Impact Investing.
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that the success and positive impact of the newly established National Philanthropic Office (NPO) is guaranteed under the Tinubu administration.
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