Yusuff Liadi

Yusuff Liadi, from Nigeria, is a passionate global activist, grassroots campaigner, and advocate for social and political change. As the founder and executive director of iLEAD AFRICA, a nonprofit organization, he powerfully leverages digital technology to empower marginalized communities and cultivate active citizens. Yusuff spearheads the “Be The Change Initiative,” Africa’s largest social innovation platform. This movement mobilizes young people across the continent to drive local change and galvanize action towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. In just five years in the civic space, Yusuff’s platforms have trained over 10,000 young people, empowered more than 50 remote communities, and impacted over 250,000 lives across 15 African countries. He also boasts a strong track record in project management and implementation, policy innovations, and civic engagement.