About SIDES
People and systems.
Stronger together.
Sustainable Innovation and Development Solutions (SIDES) works to expand access to health, education, skills and opportunity through community empowerment, institutional support and digital innovation.
Who we are
SIDES is a social impact organisation focused on practical responses to development challenges in Nigeria and Africa. Our work connects people, communities, government institutions and civil society around a shared purpose: more inclusive and sustainable development.
We support women, young people, students and vulnerable populations, alongside the institutions and local organisations that serve them. Leadership development, advocacy, capacity building, mentorship and digital innovation are central to our approach.
Our mission
Expand opportunity
To drive sustainable innovation and development by empowering communities, strengthening institutions, and expanding access to health, education, and opportunities for all.
Our vision for impact
Inclusive development
Equitable development, resilient communities and inclusive systems across Northern Nigeria and beyond, guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union Agenda 2063.
How we create change
Strengthen systems
Technical support and capacity building for government institutions, NGOs and community organisations.
Empower people
Leadership, mentorship and practical skills that help people build livelihoods and contribute to their communities.
Advance inclusion
Advocacy for access to essential services and opportunities for underserved populations.
Apply innovation
Digital tools and evidence-informed approaches that respond to local development needs.
Our team
Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi
Founder & Senior Vision Director
Provides strategic direction and leadership for SIDES’ mission and organisational development.
Turad Suraj Abubakar
Program Manager and Finance
Supports programme implementation and financial management across SIDES’ interventions.
Maryam Adam
Gender and Empowerment Officer
Supports gender equality, women’s and youth empowerment, and social inclusion.
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