Projects
TOM ADABA LEGACY FOUNDATION
IS ALSO KNOWN AS
TOM ADABA LEGACY PROJECT
Our objectives are to promote education, and empower communities with tools for development.
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EDUCATION: Scholarships & Youth Development
education is at the core of what we do
T.A.L addresses youth development and promotes education through need-based scholarships and vocational opportunities. We focus on talented students from various institutions in underserved communities across Nigeria, and offer financial aid in multidisciplinary fields that integrate theory and practice of academic disciplines like education, art and media.
Tom Adaba Legacy Centre Okene
cultural preservation
Passing on knowledge, protecting cultural heritage and empowering women and youth some of the activities at Tom Adaba Legacy Centre is where many come can now call a home. The vision of building a center of knowledge in the heart of Okene is fully endorsed by the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, the Ebira Traditional Council and people of Ebiraland. The Legacy Centre is designed as an educational and cultural space, with a proposed library, reading rooms and training facilities for teaching of vocational trades like weaving, art & computer classes etc. The Okene G.R.A location is strategic and accessible to all. Partnership development programs such as Weaving Training, Ita’i ED, Designer Partnerships, School Excursions etc are currently ongoing. The Centre has formed various partnerships with various local and international organisations to bring this vision to life. They include: Africa-Related, Ita’i Our Cloth, Mark Anuma Medical Mission, Ayamara Foundation and others. We are open to new partnerships
ROOTS RUNWAY
A project that is reviving cotton farming in Nigeria while globally promoting the ancient Ebira weaving tradition.
MODELED AFTER SUSTAINABILITY
LEGACY FARMS
The Legacy Farms is in line with Chief Patrons Dr. & Mrs Adaba's vision of self-sustainable living by encouraging farming - which has been a long-time means of livelihood for the Ebira people. Over 50-hectare farmland in Osara on the Okene-Lokoja Expressway and Gwagwalada, Abuja is set aside for a modern integrated sustainable farm to grow various cash non-cash crops like cashew, mangos, oranges, cotton and fisheries; thereby reviving moribund industries like textile, supporting indigenous people and providing food for communities.
ADVOCACY: Geriatric, Disability, & Mental Health
T.A.L lends its voice to improving the living standards of people living with the elderly, disabilities and mental illness in Nigeria. The foundation is not just a charitable organisation; it is a beacon of hope aimed at transforming lives through education, healthcare, and sustainable development. Together with our Advocacy Partners, we continue to create programs designed to address the needs of a demographic that is frequently overlooked and underserved. Programs such as comprehensive training programs coupled with advocacy campaigns at various levels foster positive change and empower communities.
PUBLICATIONS
T.A.L will release various multimedia publications through Africa-Related Publishing, with specific targets including Children’s book, Story books, Plays and Screenplays. Our first publication is ‘But For God’ 2nd Edition - A Memoir By Dr. Tom Adaba (OON)
But For God
2nd Edition
A Memoir By AAZE THOMAS ADABA (OON)
"A panoramic overview of this memoir traverses my lifespan from conception and birth till date – my growing up years and foster care, my pursuits of education and career, and the cultivation of family – interspersed with failures, disappointments and health challenges, amid moments of exhilaration, surprise encounters and joyful outcomes along the way."
- A. T Adaba -