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A professional network putting expertise to work for a forward-looking Kaduna.

Background

Forward Kaduna Professionals for Atiku–Ashiru was established to give Kaduna State's professional class a structured, credible voice in the 2027 elections. Convened by Barrister Arif Kasim Bala, Esq., the platform brings together practitioners from law, health, engineering, education, finance, technology, agriculture, media and public service who believe that good governance is built on competence, evidence and service.

Our phased approach

  1. 1

    Mobilise: register professionals across all 23 LGAs and establish LGA and ward coordination.

  2. 2

    Engage: run Policy Roundtables, the Policy Breakdown Series and stakeholder dialogues.

  3. 3

    Campaign: provide strategic, logistics and communications support to the campaign train.

  4. 4

    Protect: deploy the Legal & Electoral Support Desk and trained, lawful election-day volunteers.

Who we are

We are a non-partisan-in-spirit, professionally-led network aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Our members contribute their expertise to policy development, strategic advisory, public enlightenment and lawful electoral support — across all 23 LGAs and 255 wards of Kaduna State.

Vision

To become a leading network of professionals and intellectuals contributing expertise, strategic support and civic engagement towards the emergence of HE Atiku Abubakar as President of Nigeria and Rt. Hon. Isa Ashiru as Governor of Kaduna State in 2027.

Mission

To mobilise and engage professionals, intellectuals, professional associations and relevant stakeholders in support of the ADC candidates through policy development, strategic advisory, public enlightenment, grassroots engagement, campaign support and lawful electoral assistance.

Our 9 objectives

  1. 01

    Professional Mobilisation

    Register and organise professionals across all 23 LGAs and 255 wards.

  2. 02

    Intellectual & Policy Support

    Contribute research, data and policy ideas to the campaign.

  3. 03

    Strategic Campaign Support

    Offer strategic advisory and planning support to the campaign.

  4. 04

    Public Policy Enlightenment

    Explain policy proposals in plain language to every community.

  5. 05

    Grassroots Engagement

    Connect professionals with communities at ward and polling-unit level.

  6. 06

    Campaign Logistics & Visibility

    Mobilise resources, materials and presence for campaign activities.

  7. 07

    Legal & Electoral Support

    Provide lawful legal guidance and electoral-process support.

  8. 08

    Professional Networking

    Build lasting relationships across professions and associations.

  9. 09

    Election Participation & Compliance

    Promote peaceful, lawful participation and compliance with electoral rules.

Core programmes

  • Policy Roundtables & Strategic Dialogues

    Closed-door and public sessions that turn expertise into actionable policy.

  • Policy Breakdown Series Flagship

    Our flagship: complex proposals explained as Problem → Proposal → What it means for you.

  • Professional & Stakeholder Engagement

    Partnerships with associations, unions and professional bodies.

  • Community Outreach

    Enlightenment sessions and town halls in every LGA.

  • Campaign Train Support

    Logistics, communications and volunteer support on the campaign trail.

  • Legal & Electoral Support Desk

    Lawful guidance on electoral processes and members' civic rights.

  • Communications

    Clear, factual and timely public communication.

  • Volunteer & Resource Mobilisation

    Channelling members' time, skills and resources where they matter.

Guiding principles

  • Professionalism
  • Service
  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Peaceful Participation
  • Legal Compliance

Political alignment & affiliation

Forward Kaduna Professionals is aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and supports HE Atiku Abubakar for President of Nigeria and Rt. Hon. Isa Ashiru for Governor of Kaduna State in 2027. We operate lawfully, peacefully and in full compliance with the Electoral Act.

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Operational structure

Nine functional units coordinate the work, led by the Convener, Barrister Arif Kasim Bala, Esq..

  1. 01Convener's Office
  2. 02Policy & Research
  3. 03Strategy & Campaign Coordination
  4. 04Professional & Stakeholder Engagement
  5. 05Community Outreach & Mobilisation
  6. 06Policy Breakdown & Communications
  7. 07Legal & Electoral Support Desk
  8. 08Logistics & Resource Mobilisation
  9. 09Finance & Administration

Frequently asked questions

What is Forward Kaduna Professionals?

Forward Kaduna Professionals is a network of professionals and intellectuals in Kaduna State supporting HE Atiku Abubakar for President of Nigeria and Rt. Hon. Isa Ashiru for Governor of Kaduna State (ADC) in 2027, through policy development, strategic advisory, public enlightenment and grassroots engagement.

Who can join Forward Kaduna Professionals?

Professionals from any of Kaduna State's 23 local government areas can join: lawyers, doctors, engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs, public servants and others who want to put their expertise to work for a better Kaduna.

How do I become a member?

Register online at forwardkaduna.org/register. It takes about two minutes, and you receive a membership ID and a digital membership card.

Is membership free?

Yes. Membership is free and voluntary.

How is my personal data protected?

Your details are used only to administer your membership and coordinate lawful, peaceful engagement. Your ward and polling-unit details are visible only to authorised coordinators and are never published; public statistics show totals only. You can correct or delete your data at any time.

I lost my membership link. How do I get it back?

Go to forwardkaduna.org/lost-link and request a new link using your phone number, membership ID or email, together with your ward.

Who leads Forward Kaduna Professionals?

The network is convened by Barrister Arif Kasim Bala, Esq., with coordinators across Kaduna State's local government areas. See forwardkaduna.org/leadership.

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