FOUNDER'S BIO
Suleiman Barau Kadana is the founder and CEO of Talakawa Focus Initiative (TAFI). He is a seasoned development practitioner with over 30 years of experience in community development, public health, and social transformation across Northern Nigeria. Holding advanced qualifications in Agriculture, Water Resources Engineering, Education, and Public Health, he has dedicated his life to empowering vulnerable populations, strengthening local capacities, and driving sustainable solutions.
He has led several impactful programs in healthcare, WASH, education, agriculture, gender equity, and peacebuilding. His work emphasizes community participation, sustainability, and grassroots empowerment—ensuring that marginalized voices are heard and equipped to shape their future.
Achievements and multi-disciplinary training significantly shaped his rare ability to integrate technical expertise with social development for holistic community advancement.
He is also deeply committed to faith-based and civic service, having held leadership positions where he championed education, youth mentorship, and social responsibility. His vision for community transformation is rooted in his faith, passion for justice, and belief in empowering the poor to drive their own development.
Widely respected as a trainer, he is also a mentor, and visionary leader, whose dedication to grassroots development continues to inspire hope and create lasting change across Nigeria.