June was a month of reflection, momentum, and quiet but deliberate progress at TOS Foundation Africa. As we marked the midpoint of 2026 and Nigeria’s 27 years of democratic governance, we continued to press forward on the work that defines us: expanding women’s leadership, strengthening primary healthcare systems, and championing inclusive representation ahead of 2027.

From hosting Swiss Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider alongside HerCademy Fellows and national leaders, to advancing the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and reflecting on what true democratic inclusion demands, June brought global partnership and national advocacy together in service of one mission. Our WAGE Primary Healthcare Equipping Project moved forward with needs assessments across 13 facilities in four states, while a dedicated investment in our own team’s skills reminded us that strong organisations are built from the inside out.

As we look toward the second half of 2026 and TOS Foundation Africa’s 10th anniversary on the horizon, June reaffirmed a belief that continues to anchor our work: sustainable change is built through consistency, not bursts, and every step taken this year brings us closer to a Nigeria, and an Africa, where women lead.

May was a month of milestones, momentum, and meaningful impact at TOS Foundation Africa. From strengthening global partnerships through high-level engagements, including hosting the Swiss Ambassador at our headquarters, to advancing national conversations on women’s political inclusion, we continued to champion a future where women have greater access to leadership and decision-making spaces.

Through advocacy, media engagement, and strategic collaboration, we amplified calls for more inclusive governance as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 electoral cycle.
A defining highlight of the month was the inspiring journey of HerCademy Cohort 2026. Through an immersive legislative internship at the National Assembly and a landmark graduation ceremony attended by distinguished national and international leaders, participants gained firsthand exposure to governance, policy, and public leadership.

As these emerging leaders graduated with renewed confidence, purpose, and networks, May reinforced a truth at the heart of our mission: when women are equipped with opportunity and support, they become powerful catalysts for transformation in their communities and beyond.

In April, TOS Foundation Africa celebrates the selection of its founder as a 2026 Tutu Fellow, a recognition of purpose-driven leadership and sustained impact.

Across its programmes, the work continues: HerCademy is preparing women for political leadership, advocacy for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill is advancing structural reform, and the Saving Our Mothers campaign is driving action on maternal health.

Together, these efforts reflect a clear focus, building systems that work better for women and society.

In March, the TOS Foundation Africa newsletter captures the Foundation’s continued drive to advance women’s leadership through the launch of our HerCademy Leadership Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland.

This issue also highlights our ongoing efforts through the WAGE project to improve primary healthcare delivery across Nigeria.

In February, our partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland to launch the HerCademy Leadership Institute strengthened the pipeline of prepared women leaders, while the nationwide rollout of the WAGE PHC Equipping Project advanced state-level health system readiness. Through coordinated media engagements, formal legislative advocacy on HB 1349, and the launch of the forthcoming People Vs policy dialogue platform, we continued to close the gap between policy intent and real-world outcomes, reinforcing its position as a systems builder working at the intersection of governance, inclusion, and institutional reform.

Through our formal partnership with the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum, we aligned our national expertise with subnational delivery structures to accelerate impact under our WAGE framework. At the same time, sustained cross-party engagement, media briefings, and public advocacy continued to build the enabling environment for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill.

Recognition of Founder Chief (Mrs.) Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche among Africa’s most impactful leaders further underscored the growing influence of our systems-focused approach to inclusive development.

In December, we focused on what we do best, bringing the right people into the room and aligning momentum across the ecosystem for inclusive governance. From securing high-level endorsements for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill to convening regional and legislative dialogues, we worked across sectors to translate advocacy into coordinated action. Investments in media capacity, youth engagement, and community-based health support reflected a deliberate strategy, pairing national reform efforts with grassroots impact.