Maryam Ado Haruna

Gender Rights Advocate|Journalist|Researcher|Trainer|Peace Builder|Dialogue Facilitator

[Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) @policycentreng]

Meet the Faculty of the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship

We are proud to introduce the distinguished faculty members of the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship, a group of leading scholars, researchers, innovators, and practitioners who are helping to advance critical conversations on responsible AI across Africa and beyond.

Our faculty bring together expertise spanning artificial intelligence, governance, public policy, digital transformation, computer science, ethics, innovation, and technology leadership.

Their collective experience will equip fellows with the knowledge, perspectives, and practical insights needed to navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI in an increasingly digital world.

Please join us in celebrating:
🔹 Dr. Bayo Adekanmbi – Founder/CEO, Data Science Nigeria (@bayoadekanmbi)
🔹 Prof. Justice K. Appati – Associate Professor, Applied Mathematics & Computer Science, University of Ghana
🔹 Prof. Oluwatope Ayodeji – Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University (@aoluwato)
🔹 Sheila V. Mumbi – Digital Transformation and ICT Governance Specialist
🔹 Dr. Olusola Ayoola – Founder, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (@RAINigeria)

We are honoured to have them guide this journey as we work to strengthen a new generation of AI governance leaders across the continent.

Join us in celebrating our faculty and welcoming them to the fellowship community. 👏

The AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship is an Initiative of the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) in collaboration with Africa Hub for Innovation & Development (@ahfidng) & Supported by Luminate

#AIEthicsAndGovernanceFellowship #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #AIEthics

[Maryam Ado Haruna @Mairo_Ado]

Registration for #GS26 is now open. Secure your ticket for the #GS26. We have some registration waivers for eligible participants. Register here https://t.co/HVk2mW0kUS @teemerh_beekay @SadiyaDanyaro

[Gender and Inclusion Summit @gender_summit]

Need a registration waiver to attend GS26?

A limited number of registration waivers are available for eligible participants. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply early.

Register now via the link in bio.
https://t.co/JcDjXIou71

#GS26 #forthelastmile

[Gender and Inclusion Summit @gender_summit]

Registration for GS26 is now OPEN!

This Sept 8–9, join 1,500+ leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, investors, development practitioners for GS26

From Agenda to Action: Making Innovations Count for the Last Mile

Register now:
https://t.co/Yj43irsnEd

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Happy Birthday to an extraordinary leader whose courage to forge uncommon paths has left an enduring legacy. Your grace, excellence, and tenacity continue to inspire us to move with purpose, strive for more, and lead boldly.

Today, we celebrate not only you, but the remarkable difference you make in the world and in all of us.

With deep gratitude and admiration, Happy Birthday to Our Executive Director - Dr Osasuyi Dirisu @OsasuyiDirisu 🎉🥳🎂

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What does it take to move from studying Economics to building a career in it?

For many female students, the pathway isn’t always clear.

This is where the next phase of the SWOLE (Strengthening Women’s Leadership in Economics) initiative, supported by @coimpactcollab, begins.

Join the SWOLE Learning Series on Wednesday, 6th May as we explore why it’s cool to study Economics and the real opportunities and pathways it opens up.

If you’re an undergraduate Economics student, this is for you.

Register here: https://t.co/2UQsW7Trjf

Tag a friend, share, and don’t miss out

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Happy Workers’ Day to everyone who makes working at PIC such a remarkable experience.

We spend so much of our lives at work, and your dedication, brilliance, and team spirit make every day feel like an opportunity to build something bigger together.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

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Yesterday at the GDC (April Cohort), Professor Michael Kunnuji, Director at PIC institute, unpacked powerful gender-related theoretical frameworks, including types of feminist approaches, while Dr. Yinka Babalola, Country Director at the International Budget Partnership, delivered insightful perspectives on Gender Responsive Budgeting, we closed out with a session from Toyin Umoru on Gender-Responsive Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning

The room was alive with curiosity, energy, and meaningful engagement, an unforgettable session.

And we’re not done yet. Class continues today!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next GDC cohort. More details soon.

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Applications for the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship are now officially closed.

We received 1,734 applications from across Africa

A sign of the continent’s growing commitment to shaping the future of responsible AI.

This level of interest reflects not just demand, but a movement of researchers, policymakers, and innovators ready to lead in AI governance.

Thank you to everyone who applied.

The selection process will commence immediately.

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GDC April Cohort Day 3

Peek into Our Gallery 📷

Tag someone you recognize 😊

#GDC2026 #aprilcohort

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Women don’t just struggle because of a lack of talent. Many times, it comes down to access. Access to mentorship, to sponsorship, to people willing to speak your name in rooms you haven’t entered yet.

And that gap quietly shapes outcomes.

This episode of #PurpleDiaries with Amb. Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq @firstladykwara reflects on the kind of work that often goes unseen. The work of creating pathways, opening doors, and supporting women as they step into leadership.

At the same time, it gives an important reminder. A balanced society cannot be built by focusing on one side alone: leaving boys behind only creates another gap.

Real inclusion is thoughtful and considers everyone. It is intentional in the way it creates opportunity.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube via the link below
https://t.co/owdDK7YTgO

#purplediariesbyPIC #PurpleDiaries

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Another episode of #PurpleDiaries is here and this one will stay with you 💜✨

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? Is it just the numbers we count, or the quiet changes we don’t always see?

In this episode, Maryam Al-Bashir, Project Manager at Centre for Girls' Education (CGE) @centre4girlsed shares a powerful perspective on what change really looks like beyond the surface.

Yes, giving a girl an opportunity can change her life. But what matters just as much is what happens after. Some of the most powerful impact is not loud. It happens in small, personal moments that slowly change everything.

Click the link below or link in bio to watch the full episode now👇🏾
https://t.co/Lcflq80UdU

This is one conversation you don’t want to miss 🎙💜

#PurpleDiaries #PurpleReflections #PIC

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𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?

Join the live Q&A Webinar and get all the clarity you need before applying.

🗓️ Wednesday, 8th April 2026
⏰ 1:00PM WAT | 2:00PM CAT/EET/SAST | 3:00PM EAT
📍 Online

This is your chance to:

Understand what the fellowship offers

Get answers directly from the team

Find out if it’s the right fit for you

Register now: https://t.co/cxToT1r7VQ

The AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship is an Initiative of the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) in collaboration with Africa Hub for Innovation & Development (AHFID) & Supported by Luminate

#AIEthics #AIGovernance #FellowshipOpportunity

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Very early adolescence, ages 10 to 14, is not a waiting room before adulthood begins. It is the period when gender norms take hold.

The Very Young Adolescents Survey (VYAS), led by the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) and supported by the Gates Foundation, seeks to examine not only gender norms that reinforce child marriage but also the interconnected issues

👉To download the factsheet and learn more about what’s shaping young lives in Nigeria, visit https://t.co/TQsIAOhKV9

#VYAS

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“𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

This reflection from one participant stayed with us after the SWOLE session in Lagos. For us at the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC), that sense of possibility is one reason why co-creation is at the heart of our work. With support from @coimpactcollab, SWOLE Co-creation sessions brings together stakeholders across career stages to shine a light on the barriers women in economics academia face, and to imagine bold, collective solutions.

The real power lies in the exchange where perspectives expand, and new paths forward are born.

Building on the momentum from Lagos, we recently brought more universities into the conversation in Abuja, and we can’t wait to share the highlights.

#SWOLE #CoCreation #WomenInEconomics #SystemsChange

[Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) @policycentreng]

𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐆𝐒𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐡��𝐦𝐞

Have you saved the date? The Gender and Inclusion Summit 2026 is set to hold on September 8 and 9, 2026.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆.

#GS26 #ForTheLastMile #MakeInnovationsCount

[Maryam Ado Haruna @Mairo_Ado]

Eid Mubarak

[Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) @policycentreng]

As Ramadan draws to a close, we join in celebrating the spirit of renewal, reflection, and community that defines Eid al-Fitr.

At the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC), we wish our Muslim community a joyful Eid, one filled with peace, gratitude, and meaningful moments with loved ones. May the lessons of this season, kindness, generosity, and shared humanity continue to shape how we engage with one another and the future we are building together.

Eid Mubarak 🌙

[Maryam Ado Haruna @Mairo_Ado]

@aiishadahir Amin ya Hayyu ya Qayyum

[H’s mom @aiishadahir]

Ya Allah.. Do not make this ramadan our last ramadan.. Do not make this ramadan our last ramadan.. Do not make this ramadan our last ramadan.. 😭🤲🏽

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Will we be seeing you at the Purple Book launch today? Yes or absolutely yes?😊 #PurpleBookLaunch #GS25

Join us live: https://t.co/w2UjTBMFY0