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Why We Exist
In many parts of Nigeria, the lack of clean water is not just an inconvenience—it is a matter of survival. Abdul’s Nji Foundation was born out of a personal mission to change this narrative by bringing dignity and opportunity to the most neglected communities, starting with water.
Our Mission
To provide clean, safe, and accessible water to rural communities while empowering unemployed youth through community development, health education, and sustainable infrastructure.
Our Vision
A future where every household in Nigeria—and beyond—has access to clean water, improved sanitation, and the opportunity to thrive with dignity.
Our Impact Goals In The Next 5 Years
- Our Philosophy
The Foundation of Our Work
Abdul’s Nji Foundation is a community-driven nonprofit organization committed to solving the water crisis in rural and underserved areas of Northern Nigeria. Rooted in compassion and inspired by the Kanuri word “Nji,” meaning water, the foundation works to restore dignity and well-being through sustainable access to clean water.
Meet Our Team
Founder
Adama Indimi
Adama Indimi is a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the Founder and CEO of Amariam Nigeria, a beauty and wellness brand rooted in traditional Chadian and Sahelian haircare secrets, and the CEO of Amariam Farms, a growing agro-industrial venture building sustainable value chains for sunflower and other crops across Nigeria.
Through her social impact work, Adama leads Abdul’s Nji Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing clean water and community development initiatives in rural areas of Northern Nigeria. Her work combines business, culture, and social responsibility, with a mission to empower women, families, and communities.
Adama is passionate about resilience, healing, and creating spaces where personal loss can be transformed into collective strength.
Chair of the Board
Hajiya Samira Sheriff
Hajiya Samira Sheriff is an accomplished executive and public policy advisor with over 25 years of experience in international trade, energy development, and sustainable growth initiatives across Nigeria and West Africa.
As Chairman of the Board of the Abdul Nji Foundation, she provides strategic leadership and governance oversight, guiding the Foundation’s mission to empower communities through youth training, water sanitation, and social development programs.
Beyond the Foundation, Hajiya Samira serves as Chairperson of Amariam Group of Companies, Chairman of Armenta Global Services, and Chairman of the Board for the United Nations Global Organization for Sustainable Development Goals. Her leadership career spans both public and private sectors, including key roles at the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) and as an Advisor to the Presidency of Niger Republic on energy and infrastructure partnerships.
She is deeply committed to driving inclusive development, women’s empowerment, and sustainable progress across Africa.
“True leadership is about building bridges of opportunity—where every young person can rise, contribute, and transform their community.”
Under her guidance, the Abdul Nji Foundation continues to inspire change, strengthen communities, and create pathways for a brighter future.
Vice Chair, Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Luther-King Fasehun
Dr. Luther-King Fasehun is a global health executive and physician-scientist with nearly 20 years of experience across Africa, Europe, and the United States. He has worked with institutions such as the World Health Organization and Boston Medical Center, and previously served as Country Director of The Wellbeing Foundation, leading programs in Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, and the UK.
He has held leadership roles with the American Public Health Association, Annals of Global Health, and SPER, and was inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in America in 2024 for his contributions to public health.
Dr. Fasehun earned his medical degree from the University of Lagos and trained as a health economist at Bocconi University in Milan. He was also the first health professional appointed as a Policy Leaders Fellow at the European University Institute in Florence.
At Abdul’s Nji Foundation, he leads strategic partnerships and global engagement.
Director
Umar Naveed Mohammed Abdulmalik
Umar Naveed Mohammed Abdulmalik is a social impact leader and founder of the Angels of Hope Foundation, where he has championed programs that serve vulnerable communities across Nigeria. A TEDx speaker and Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum, he has led initiatives in peacebuilding, healthcare access, and community resilience—impacting more than 150,000 people.
In addition to his nonprofit work, Umar serves as Team Lead, Administration and HSE Officer at NNPC HMO Limited, bringing operational leadership to one of the country’s leading health management organizations.
He also sits on the boards of multiple NGOs and an academic institution, contributing to governance, strategy, and institutional growth.
Outside of formal leadership, Umar is a traveler, painter, and avid photographer. Grounded in strong family values, he remains deeply committed to building change that is both human-centered and sustainable.
