Alkali Hussaini Foundation

What Alkali Hussaini Foundation does

Alkali Hussaini Foundation (AHF) is a Nigerian non-governmental, non-political, non-profit Community Based Organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission on 23 May 2007 (registration number CAC/IT/NO 23848), founded by Dr. Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman in memory of the late Alkali Hussaini Gwandu. AHF delivers free vocational skills training, education sponsorship for orphans and vulnerable children, teacher capacity building in science subjects, and rural health interventions to communities in Kebbi State (with recent expansion into Sokoto State), North-West Nigeria.

AHF operates a fully equipped Multi-Purpose Skills Training Centre at its Birnin Kebbi headquarters (No 1, Alkali Hussaini Crescent, Kebbi State) and additional Skills Acquisition Centres in Gwandu (2016) and Argungu (2017), supported by 2 ICT-equipped classrooms. Core programmatic offerings include: (1) vocational trades training in tailoring, catering, hairdressing, cosmetology, detergent making, knitting, welding, and tiling; (2) ICT/digital literacy training in Microsoft Office, internet, computer networking, and device repairs; (3) the SASES (Salvaging Science Education in Our Schools) Master Trainer programme for in-service science teachers; (4) the ITF SUPA skilled-artisan certification pathway; (5) IDEAS/TVET hospitality training sponsored by the World Bank and Federal Ministry of Education; (6) orphan education sponsorship covering WAEC and school fees; and (7) maternal and child health services operated from a 2017 Swiss Embassy-funded Madadi Village facility. The organisation relies entirely on grants from foundations (TY Danjuma Foundation), government programme contracts (ITF, Federal Ministries of Education/Women Affairs/Agriculture, Kebbi State Government), international donor-funded projects (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation via Pact Nigeria, IDEAS-TVET/World Bank, Swiss Embassy/SACD), and corporate CSR (Stanbic IBTC Bank). All programmes are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and the foundation has previously discontinued equipment/seed-grant components due to funding constraints.

Name

Alkali Hussaini Foundation

Legal name

Alkali Hussaini Foundation

Website

https://alkalihussainifoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alkali Hussaini Foundation is a Nigerian non-profit founded in 2007 that delivers free vocational skills training, ICT education, orphan scholarships, science teacher training, and rural maternal health services to communities in Kebbi and Sokoto States through partnerships with government, foundations, and international donors.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Vocational Training and Community Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA), Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Vocational skills training
• Orphan education support
• Non-profit education programs
• Community health services
• Teacher capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Birnin Kebbi

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alkali Hussaini Foundation operates free vocational skills training, orphan education sponsorship, rural health and maternity services, and teacher training programs in Kebbi and Sokoto States, Nigeria. Services are delivered through dedicated training centres and community facilities in partnership with foundations, government ministries, and international donors. The foundation's primary product is hands-on, certification-bearing skills training for youth, women, and teachers, supplemented by educational sponsorships and basic health interventions for underserved rural communities.

Product overview

Alkali Hussaini Foundation is a non-governmental organization operating a multi-faceted community development platform centered on vocational training, education, and health services. The Foundation offers a diverse portfolio of programs including vocational skills training (Tailoring, Computer Networking, Hospitality, Baking), ICT education, TVET programs (in partnership with ITF and IDEAS), science education improvement (SASES), orphan sponsorship, and health services. The organization runs a Modern, fully equipped Multi-Purpose Skills Training Centre in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria, where all trainings are provided free of charge. Programs are delivered through various partnerships with government ministries, foundations (TY Danjuma, World Bank), and international organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skills Acquisition and Vocational Training Programs Comprehensive free vocational skills training in tailoring, sewing, knitting, catering, hairdressing, detergent making, cosmetics, POP work, gardening, tiling, and welding, targeted at youth and women in Kebbi State for employment and entrepreneurship.
• ICT Training and Computer Education Free basic-to-intermediate digital skills training covering Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet navigation, file management, and computer networking, with certification through Adamu Aleiro University of Science and Technology.
• Education Support Programs Free education support services covering adult literacy classes, Islamic education (Islamiyya classes), continuous education for youth and girls, scholarships for orphans and indigent students, and JAMB CBT exam preparation training.
• SASES (Salvaging Science Education in Our Schools) Free science education improvement programme training Master Trainers in Mathematics, Basic Science, English, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology for public schools, delivered in partnership with TY Danjuma Foundation across Kebbi and Sokoto States.
• Orphan Education Sponsorship Program Free educational sponsorship programme providing scholarships, school fees, WAEC examination fees, textbook support, and startup capital for orphans and vulnerable children across Kebbi State.
• ITF SUPA (Skilled-Up Artisans Programme) Free vocational skills training under the Industrial Training Fund's National Skills Development Strategy, covering Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Tailoring, Welding, ICT, and Agriculture, with formal ITF certification.
• IDEAS/TVET Hospitality Training Programme Free technical and vocational education and training programme in hospitality covering hotel operations, customer service, food and beverage service, housekeeping, and professional conduct, sponsored by the World Bank and Federal Ministry of Education.
• Health Services and Maternity Care Free community health programmes including the Madadi Village Health Facility providing maternity and antenatal care, plus health awareness and disease prevention campaigns across rural Kebbi State.
• 6-Month Computer Networking, Computer and Phone Repairs, and Hospitality Training Free 6-month intensive training programme in Computer Networking, Computer and Phone Repairs, and Hospitality Management, delivered in collaboration with Al Kiram Technologies to equip young people with practical digital and service-sector skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 women trained in vocational skills through TY Danjuma Foundation partnership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TY Danjuma FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished 2 Vocational Skills Training Centres in Gwandu (2016) and Argungu (2017). Trained 600 teachers on Improved Curriculum Delivery in Local Language. Funded SASES PROJECT (Salvaging Science Education in Our Schools) with training of 30 Master Trainers in Kebbi (2024) and 60 in Sokoto (2025). More than 400 women have acquired skills at the centres.
• Pact Nigeria (ICARE PROJECT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSensitization and Awareness Campaign Project for Prevention of Childhood Diseases and Increased access to healthcare Services under funding by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (2014-2016). Covered 6870 households in Birnin Kebbi and Jega Local Governments.
• Swiss Embassy in Nigeria (SACD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a 2017 grant, AHF constructed a Health Facility in Madadi Village comprising Nurses Point, Doctor's Consultation Room, Delivery Room, and Post Delivery Room. The facility serves 6 villages and 3 hamlets, reducing maternal and child mortality.
• Industrial Training Fund (ITF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered under Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA). Admitted 80 participants (40 males, 40 females) for intensive tailoring training from August 12 to October 11, 2024. Second stream including Computer Training and Tailoring is underway.
• Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages the Ministry's Skills Acquisition Centre in Birnin Kebbi, where knitting, sewing, catering, hairdressing, detergent making, gardening and other skills are taught.
• Federal Ministry of AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining of Women and Youth in Fisheries, Poultry Production and Bull Fattening.
• Kebbi State GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious Educational Interventions including Upgrade of Madadi Primary School, Financial Support for remedial classes for Girls, Computer Appreciations for Civil Servants.
• N-POWER/Institute of Tourism ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrained 50 selected individuals in Catering, Baking & Confectionery and Housekeeping for 3 months in May 2022.
• Ummah Islamic FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo weeks intensive training programme in April 2024 covering Tailoring, Baking & Confectionery, Cooking and Cosmetology. Sponsored participant fees and material costs.
• IDEAS Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for hospitality training programme sponsored by World Bank and Federal Ministry of Education. Training in Baking, Confectionery, and hospitality skills.
• Kebbi Development Forum (KDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 4-month intensive training program in Tailoring and Computer Appreciation. Graduation ceremony held for participants.
• Federal Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVET programme in Hospitality under the Federal Ministry of Education aimed at equipping young people with practical, job-ready skills. Programme attended by Federal Ministry of Education representatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LEAP Africa: Nigerian non-profit delivering leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship training to young Nigerians. Directly comparable in mission, beneficiary demographic, and skills-development delivery model.
• FATE Foundation: Nigeria's leading entrepreneurship development organization offering business skills training and mentorship to MSMEs. Comparable in delivering practical skills/entrepreneurship curricula to youth and women, though more business-plan oriented.
• WIMBIZ (Women in Management, Business and Public Service): Nigerian non-profit advancing women through capacity-building programs including leadership and vocational training. Comparable in women's empowerment and skills-development orientation in Nigeria.
• SOS Children's Villages Nigeria: International NGO operating in Nigeria with orphan care, education sponsorship, and youth empowerment programs. Directly comparable in serving orphans and vulnerable children with education support.
• Junior Achievement Nigeria: Nigerian affiliate of JA Worldwide delivering work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programs in schools. Comparable in youth-targeted education and skills programs across Nigeria.
• TY Danjuma Foundation: Nigerian philanthropic foundation funding health, education, and women's empowerment in Nigeria. Directly comparable: AHF's largest partner with overlapping geographic focus in Taraba/Benue and shared programs in teacher training and vocational skills.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children Nigeria: International NGO operating in Nigeria on child rights, education, and health. Comparable in supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and education access across Northern Nigeria.
• Tony Elumelu Foundation: One of Africa's largest philanthropic platforms focused on entrepreneurship training and empowerment across Nigeria. Comparable in mission of skills/entrepreneurship uplift, but operates at continental scale with much larger program budgets.
• Mercy Corps Nigeria: Major international humanitarian organization working in Nigeria on livelihoods, education, and youth empowerment. Comparable in multi-sector community-development programming but at much larger scale.
• British Council Nigeria: UK cultural organization delivering skills, education, and English-language training programs in Nigeria. Comparable in vocational/employability training delivery, though with broader mandate and international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ahf_kebbi
• Instagraminstagram.com/alkalihussainifoundation

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Profiles3 records

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