Rasheed Shittu

Founder @ShefEmpower | Conflict Resolution Specialist | Passionate about Urban Poor Community Development & Inclusive Cities. (RT- not endorsement).

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

SDI Nigeria affiliate held with meeting with ACRC CK Director & SDI Director in Lagos to reflect on lessons learned, discuss federation strengthening, community mobilization, and future opportunities for collaboration.The meeting reinforced the value of unity.

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

SDI Nigeria affiliate: A key takeaway from our engagement with ACRC CEO Diana & Dr. Temi the city manager was the importance of planning, accountability, documentation, and continuous learning in strengthening community-led initiatives and advancing inclusive urban development.

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

SHEF participated in the 3-day ACRC Cross-Project Learning Workshop in Lagos, sharing lessons from community-led research and the Okerube WASH Action Research Project. The workshop strengthened cross-city learning, collaboration, and pathways for inclusive urban transformation.

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

Global Zero Waste Forum* _Istanbul, Türkiye | 5–7 June 2026_ The SDI delegation meeting on the sidelines of the *Global Zero Waste Forum* in Istanbul, Türkiye. We are championing the theme _Zero Waste as Climate Action_

[Rasheed Shittu @Rashoffa1]

@BetterEnvironment

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

Nigeria to Istanbul!
@SHEF Director & Nigeria Federation President (SDI Nigeria affiliate) is joining other SDI affiliates to attend the prestigious Global Zero Waste Forum to share ideas, engage, build partnerships, & learn innovative ways to secure a greener environment.

[Rasheed Shittu @Rashoffa1]

@Lamataonline :- BRT buses fare increased by 13%, but service still lacking 😕 #DirtyBuses #NoAC #BusesNotWashed #SmallBusesSeatBad #UnprofessionalStaff Left users to their faith 🙄 Take Action Now for better Services!!!

[Rasheed Shittu @Rashoffa1]

#SdiNigeriaAffiliate #LeadershipForGrowth #UnityOurStrength #AgbajowoLafinSoya

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

Nigeria Federation leaders warmly celebrate the announcement of Mama Osobe as the first Nigerian Federation President, describing it as a historic milestone and a proud moment for the movement. Her leadership, dedication to community development...

[Rasheed Shittu @Rashoffa1]

#SuccessfulMeeting #PartnershipWithCouncil #Collaboration #CommunityDevelopment

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

*Day 1* SHEF SDI Nigeria Affiliate/ACRC Lagos and Nairobi teams met with the Chairman of Igando–Ikotun LCDA to formally introduce the WASH project, with key LCDA officials in attendance, including the Councillor representing the Okerube–Abaranje community.

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

Okerube Water Project done! Generator delivered through SHEF, SDI Nigeria affiliate with hbs support. Kudos to Lagos State Ministry & Women-Led Water Committee for ensuring sustainability 💦 #WaterForAll #CleanWater #CommunityDevelopment #WomenLeadership #SustainableImpact

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

Dakar Day 3 Highlights 🌟

- Tour of Recyclore & Pêche initiatives: recycling, waste management & sustainable fishing 🐟♻️
- Urban Cocktail: Open Tour, Rufisque: urban transformations, mobility systems & T.E.R corridor 🚂

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

Day1: SHEF, alongside other hbs partners, participated in an exchange visit to flood-prone communities in Guédiawaye, including PING Plateau-Médina-Ouakam and the Cité FSH project by UrbaSEN- SDI Senegal.

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

Day 3 of the ACRC Lagos Workshop featured a field visit to SDI Nigeria Federation communities — Okerube (Igando -Ikotun) and Ajegunle (Ikorodu) with the full ACRC team in attendance, including representatives from Zimbabwe, Kenya, Accra (Ghana), Lagos, and Kampala...

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

The participatory training on financial literacy and leadership for members of the Okerube women-led water committee of SDI Nigeria in Alimosho LGA was facilitated by finance consultants. The training aimed to equip members with essential financial management and leadership …

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

The introduction of the WASH project was held in Okerube Community with SHEF ED, CHSD UNILAG project co-lead, SDI Nigeria members, CDA chairmen, the Youth Leader, Market Women Leader, Joint CDA EXCOs, community representatives, Media practitioners and representatives from …

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

Day 1 of the Ideamaps Data Ecosystem Cross-sectoral Workshop began with an overview of the Ideamaps Data Ecosystem project, highlighting its purpose, progress, and prospects. Participants were introduced to the data ecosystem model outputs, followed by a validation exercise ..

[Rasheed Shittu @Rashoffa1]

#Partnership4Development #IdeaMaps #SlumData

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

Nigerian Federation members arrived in Abuja for the IdeaMaps workshop, alongside the UNILAG team co-led by Prof. Peter, together with the SHEF Executive Director.

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

The Participatory Women Led Water Advocacy in Okerube, under SDI Nigeria Federation, supported by Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) and Shantytown Empowerment Foundation (SHEF), highlights the journey and challenges of the community’s water project.

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

HBS, in collaboration with SHEF and consultants, conducted a survey in Ogunsanya and Okerube communities to ensure access to clean water before the construction of borehole water systems in the communities.

[SDI Nigeria Federation @Naijafed]

Heinrich Böll Foundation, Rethinking Cities, Arctic Infrastructure, Fabulous Urban Nigeria, and the Goethe-Institut hosted a two-day symposium last week at the J. Randle Centre. It brought together stakeholders—including urban designers, architects, housing rights advocates...

[Shantytown Empowerment Foundation @ShefEmpower]

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