Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode Jonathan F. Fanton Leadership in Education Award Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode is a development specialist, international NGO expert and human rights activist specializing in women and girls’ initiatives. Aisha founded and serves as CEO of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF), a non-governmental organization that promotes good governance and is dedicated to engendering socio-economic change on

The NHEF is set to honour the remarkable contributions of pioneering Nigerians who have played a pivotal role in the nation’s advancement, both domestically and internationally. By acknowledging these exceptional accomplishments, we aim to redefine Nigeria’s global perception and transform the discourse around Nigerian identity.

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Scholarship Essay Competition. This year’s competition challenged students to explore and articulate the nexus between higher education and the development of Nigeria’s economy. The Essay topics for the competition were: “The educated differ from the uneducated as much as