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    • I’m not an African because I was born in Africa. I’m an African because Africa was born in me.
    -Kwame Nkrumah

    AFRICAN HOMEGROWN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

    POLICY

    AHDI is dedicated to advancing policies that drive Africa's development, focusing on sustainable growth, empowering local communities, and fostering innovation for a prosperous future across the continent.

    PAN-AFRICANISM

    Pan-Africanism begins with the belief in oneself and ability to initiate cutting edge programs for national and regional development.

    GRASSROOTS

    The primary focus of the AHDI is the grassroots, as these are regarded as the base of Africa’s regeneration.

    NETWORKING FOR AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT

    AHDI networks with the local and international media and international organizations in promoting the cause of restraint and responsible intervention in Africa.

    AHDI is dedicated to fostering sustainable development within African communities by leveraging local resources, talents, and cultural values to drive growth and unity.

    With Botswanan Minister of Infrastructure, Nonofo Molefi in 2017

    Focus of AHDI

    Prof. Folarin poses with Major Ademola Owolana, one of his graduating Senior Officers’ Course 12 students in June 2024. Major Owolana of the Nigerian Army emerged as the Overall Best Graduate of the RDFCSC Course 12.
    Felicitating with the Best Graduating RDFCSC Course 12 Student, Ademola Owolana of the Nigerian Army (in military uniform). To PSF’s immediate right is Col. Jill Rutaremara, Director of the Rwandan Peace Academy.
    Prof. Folarin (3rd from right) poses in a group photograph with the Chief Host, Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Felix Namuhoranye (5th from left). Also in the photograph are Rwanda’s Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Ms. Ujeneza (2nd from left); Nigeria’s Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Dasuki Galadanchi (4th from left); and the Rwandan Commissioner-General of Correction Services, Mr. Evariste Murenzi (3rd from right).
    PSF (in civilian jacket, middle) poses with his Course 11 students (senior military officers) from 10 countries at the RDFCSC, Nyakinama, Rwanda.
    The Panelists: Prof. Sheriff Folarin of the African Development Initiative and Texas State University; Prof. Alphonse Muleefu of University of Rwanda (first left); Gen. Daniel Sidiki Traore, former Force Commander of MINUSCA (2nd right); and Ms. Christine Fossen, Police Commissioner for the UN Mission in South Sudan.
    PSF (in civilian jacket, middle) poses with his Course 12 students (senior military officers) from 10 countries at the RDFCSC, Nyakinama, Rwanda.