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Unlocking Sustainable Development Opportunities in Africa

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) is an annual pledge of $100,000,000 (USD) dedicated to Health, Education and Social Development issues in Nigeria and the African Continent.

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An annual pledge of $100,000,000 (USD)

The ASR Africa Initiative which is the brainchild of industrialist and Philanthropist, Abdul Samad Rabiu was set up with an annual pledge of $100,000,000 (USD) with Nigeria to benefit $50,000,000 (USD) yearly and the rest of Africa, $50,000,000 (USD) in what is the largest private philanthropic giving of its kind by an individual in Africa.

Transformation Sectors

Education

Health

Social Development

How it works.

01.
Apply for the
Grant

Begin your process by visiting the applications page and registering as either a part of the government, private body or an NGO.
Explore the checklist of all information you’ll need for a successful application and ensure you have everything before you begin.
If you need any help during the application process, feel free to visit the FAQs or contact us for more enquiries.

02.
Application gets
reviewed

We will review all submitted entires that have give all required information as outlined in the checklist.

03.
Funds are
disbursed

If your application is approved, we'll let you know by reaching out to you and the funds will be disbursed once all checks are complete.

04.
Milestones are
tracked

We will regularly check in with you to ensure that milestones are achieved.

In the press…

“How ASR initiative is propelling African economies with $100,000,000 (USD) grant”

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“ASR Africa, Africa ER partner on life skills for sportsmen”

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“Rabiu’s ASR Africa Initiative Hands over Newly Built 150-bed N4bn Hospital to Police”

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A Word from Our Founder

We pledge to continue to do what we can to support ongoing efforts by various governments to bridge the development divide across Africa. This is my promise. This is the goal of ASR AFRICA.
Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, CON
Executive Chairman, ASR Africa Initiative

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Latest News

IFC and ASR Africa Expand She Wins Africa to Reach 1,000 Women Entrepreneurs, Following Strong Early Results and $4 Million Mobilized in Startup Financing

ASR Africa February 6, 2026

…successful First Cohort Kickstarts Scale-Up of IFC-Led Program Supporting Women-Led Businesses Across Africa 5th February, 2026 – Lagos, Nigeria, The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) have announced the expansion of the She Wins Africa program, increasing

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