About UHAF

About Us
The Umaru & Hilda Abu Foundation (UHAF) was established on a simple but powerful conviction: talent is universal, but opportunity is not. 
Across communities, extraordinary young people possess the ability to lead, build, and transform society, yet lack access to structured support, mentorship, and catalytic capital.
 
UHAF exists to close that gap. Through disciplined governance, responsible enterprise support, and values-driven mentorship, the Foundation expands access to opportunity while upholding integrity, stewardship, and accountability. 
 
Our work is grounded in the belief that empowerment must be structured, dignity must be preserved, and leadership must be cultivated intentionally.
 
UHAF is not a charity of convenience. It is a platform for lasting opportunity.

Our Achievements

The Catalytic Business Loan Programme is a strategic initiative to identify, support, and scale high-potential young Nigerian entrepreneurs through catalytic financing, mentorship, and structured business support. The programme is built to identify high-potential entrepreneurs, strengthen their capacity, and provide financial and mentorship support that enables business expansion, job creation, and long-term economic impact.

OUR IMPACT SO FAR
The first cohort of the programme demonstrates strong early traction and demand for structured entrepreneurial support across Nigeria:
500+ Applications Received
16 Beneficiaries for Enterprise Support
3 Beneficiaries for Mentorship Support
₦10.3M Total Support for Cohort One
These young entrepreneurs represent the future — and we are just getting started.

OUR ASPIRATION
We aim to run TWO COHORTS every year, creating a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and empowering more young entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

WHO WE SERVE
Young Nigerians (18–40 years) with existing businesses, vision, determination and the desire to grow and create lasting imp