In an inspiring ceremony in Madrid, Spain, our very own Bishop Matthew Kukah and Fr. Atta Barkindo have been presented with the prestigious Mundo Negro award, a testament to their unwavering dedication and relentless efforts at The Kukah Centre. Their journey of fostering peace, encouraging dialogue, and building bridges in Nigeria’s diverse landscape is not […]
Embarking on a transformative journey towards a safer, more compassionate Nigeria. The National Conference, powered by the Ford Foundation, The Kukah Centre in collaboration with Bakhita Initiative unfolded a monumental moment as diverse religious leaders, scholars, and advocates united to unveil an Ethical and Religious Policy Framework for combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV). At the heart of
The Kukah Centre made a public presentation of the Needs Assessment of Political Parties in Nigeria, on Tuesday 5th December 2023. The report which covers various aspects of party management and administration including Funding, communication, membership profile, internal party processes, and Ideology, amongst others, was a research work of the centre with Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi
Public Presentation of the Needs Assessment of Political Parties in Nigeria. Read More »
The project titled “Strengthening Social Cohesion in Lagos State” has been developed inresponse to the emergence of violence and the influence of identity politics, particularly inLagos, against the backdrop of the 2023 elections. The intervention is aimed at addressing theproblems of hegemony and is being piloted in Lagos.As part of the project’s implementation, the project
MacArthur Project Team Advocacy visit to Lagos State. Read More »
🇳🇬 Happy 63rd Independence Day, Nigeria! 🎉 Today, as we celebrate our nation’s progress and unity, let’s also highlight the vital role The Kukah Centre (@TheKukahCentre) plays in shaping our future. 🌟 Founded by Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, and under the esteemed leadership of Fr. Atta Barkindo, the Centre stands as a beacon of
Fr. Atta Barkindo, the Executive Director of the Kukah Centre represented the Centre at the International Conference on ‘‘Mobilizing Collective Intelligence to Combat and Prevent Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Africa.’’ This conference is being held in Maputo, Mozambique from September 27th to 29th, September 2023, at the Montebello Indy Congress Hotel. The main objective
His Lordship, Bishop Matthew Hassan KUKAH, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto and Founder of the Kukah Centre, has won this Year’s Mundo Negro Fraternity Award. The news was conveyed to him through a letter signed by Fr. Enrique Bayo Mata, a priest of the Comboni Missionaries and Director of the Madrid based Spanish
Bishop Kukah Wins 2023 Mundo Negro Fraternity Award. Read More »