Abuja Global Shapers

Nigeria faces a significant blood shortage, but together, we can change that. The Abuja Hub is hosting two blood drive events on Sept. 6 and 20 to help meet the critical need in the FCT. Join us on either of the dates. Let us know you're coming at bit.ly/AGSBloodDrive. 📌

Shapers took over the studio to partake in Pilates, Spin, and Yoga exercises, followed by a great networking session over light refreshments. ​A huge shout-out to @roi_sculpts for warmly hosting us! 🤸🏽‍♂️ 💙

Throwing it back to our April Hub meeting on Saturday, April 25. It was a fun-filled and refreshing morning featuring stretches and bonding exercises at the Abuja Pilates Studio.

We're grateful to our wonderful guest and all the attendees who made this possible. 🚀💙

Mark reminded us that early success should not merely be seen as a trophy, but a weighty responsibility. He emphasised the importance of offering value to people, taking initiative, and leveraging relationships for career growth.

We look forward to an engaging session on leadership, public service, and economic development. ​🗓 Date: Thursday, 30th April. 🕓 Time: 4 PM. ​RSVP and submit your questions here: bit.ly/AGS-MTL26 💙

We are thrilled to announce our second Meet the Leader session for the hub year! Join us this Thursday as we host Mark Okoye, Managing Director of the South East Development Commission (SEDC).

Congratulations to our very own Hassana Maina (@hassana_maina) for being selected as a 2026 @FordFoundation Global Fellow! ​We are incredibly proud of the work Hassana continues to do at @ASVIOLNg and can’t wait to see the impact this programme will have on her journey. 💙🥳

A huge thank you to our partners (@Gatefieldco and @CreateHerFuture), speakers and every participant who made this successful. 🌍💙

Our guest speakers, ACE II Aisha Mohammed and Dr Elisabeth Agbiti-Douglas, also shared honest lessons on choosing the right life partners, having extraordinary careers, and navigating challenges in the workplace.

Yesterday, the room was filled with energy and insight at the IWD Brunch. It was a day we had dedicated to closing the gender gap by fostering connection and mentorship among women from different generations and backgrounds, AGS Vice Curator said in her opening remarks.

Don't leave your future to chance. Nationwide voter registration is officially ongoing, and now is the time to act. Take the first step by getting your Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). ​Start the process now at cvr.inecnigeria.org 🌐 Registration closes April 17, 2026. 📌

Our upcoming brunch commemorating IWD is a space for senior leaders and young changemakers to connect, learn, and grow. ​We’re excited to host this conversation on April 11th in collaboration with @Gatefieldco and @CreateHerFuture. ​Save the date! Let's lead hand in hand. 💙

The Abuja Global Shapers Hub is back with Recycle for Education 2.0. We are on a mission to collect 10,000kg of plastic to fund school fees for 200 children in vulnerable communities. ​Don't throw away those PET bottles! To donate, contact: 0803 590 8257, 0704 470 1342. ​☎️💙

Tomorrow, members of the Abuja Global Shapers Hub will be live on RayPower 100.5 FM Abuja to discuss the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and why youth participation is important. ​🔹Date: Wednesday, March 4th 🔹Station: RayPower 100.5 FM Abuja Tune in. 💙

Also, make sure you’ve confirmed your polling unit location before Saturday morning. 💙🇳🇬 ​#AbujaGlobalShapers #FCTDecides2026 #ShapingPolitics

Don't forget. Election Day isn't just about thumbprinting; we must remember to conduct ourselves properly.

The Area Council elections matter more than you think. 💙 📮 #ShapingPolitics #AbujaGlobalShapers

Local governments aren't insignificant; they're the governments that live where you live.

We complain about the waste on our streets, the potholes in our wards, and the state of our local markets—but do we show up to vote for the people who manage them? 🤔

Swipe through and tag a resident of Abuja who needs to see this. 💙 📌 #ShapingPolitics #GlobalShapers #FCTElections

From who is eligible to vote to exactly what an Area Council Chairperson does, we’ve broken it all down for you.

Mark your calendars: Saturday, February 21, 2026. The FCT Area Council elections are approaching fast!