The Unfinished Bridge Podcast

In the spirit of World Environment Day 2025, we’re shining a light on Trash Monger, a recycling business working with women and youth in underserved communities to turn plastic waste into wealth. Through this initiative, they create jobs, build awareness, and show that beating plastic pollution starts with empowering people and driving local action.

Ever wonder what happens to your old clothes once they're out of sight? When improperly disposed of, they add to the growing strain on our environment. In this episode, Malissa Onojo explores how fabric upcycling helps reduce the environmental footprint of textile waste, from conserving resources and giving clothes a second life to reducing landfill buildup.

In this episode, Hadiza Shehu dives into the impact of her initiative, ‘Change Begins With Me’. From breaking gender barriers in sports to advancing climate action, her story is proof that a single initiative can ignite meaningful change. Tune in and be inspired!

“Once you give yourself permission and make sure you don’t give anyone permission to dim your light, you can be a beacon for others and help illuminate their society.” Catch a glimpse of Mrs. Maryam Lemu 's fascinating background, from her experience as a teenager to her role as an Administrator at New Horizons College. She also shares her thoughts on gender roles and equal opportunities in l...

Dr. Amina Salihu shared valuable insights into the MacArthur Foundation's work in Nigeria, highlighting its successes and lasting impact.

Florence Kayemba and Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo join us for an inspiring conversation on eco-social justice and the path to sustainable progress. Watch now to explore how we can champion justice while protecting our planet

“Until Nigerians begin to see the link between misappropriation of funds and lack of basic services, their disconnection from governance and policy issues will persist” - Mr. Waziri Adio, Executive Director, Agora Policy

Join Dieretou Diallo, a Guinean blogger, feminist, and activist as she explores how technology is transforming activism and addressing threats to democracy in West Africa.

“Every generation has a mission and it becomes your responsibility to either fulfill it or betray it” - Nalenhle Moyo, Arts4Change Magamba Network, Zambia In this episode, we delved into the significance of youth and women participation in democratic movements, exploring how their involvement and the use of social media impact elections. Tune in to discover how these voices are shaping our future!

How can sustainable agriculture reshape Nigeria's future? In this episode, Aminu Nyako shares his insights on eco-friendly practices, the impact of climate change on farming, and so much more!

Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye gives a glimpse into the work of the Ford Foundation and discusses the widening gap between the rich and poor and its impact on our democracy. She also shares career advice for aspiring development professionals.

Honorable Ibrahim Mohammed, the youngest member of the 10th House of Assembly, offers a glimpse into his political career and shares valuable insights on addressing challenges faced by youth in governance, persons with disabilities, and women's healthcare and education.

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, discusses his vision of a post-oil future in Iwereland, highlighting the vital role extractive communities can play in the success of Nigeria’s energy transition plans.

In this episode Senator Ireti Kingibe offers a captivating glimpse into her political career and shares insights on addressing challenges facing women in politics.

“Nobody has taken Disability Inclusion as seriously as our Nigerian-based team”, Mr. John Palfrey, President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

In this episode, Zainab Ibrahim and Godwin Oneacholem provided insights into the concept of whistleblowing and its implementation in the Nigerian context. They  explored ways to safeguard whistleblowers and described how to blow the whistle anonymously using the CORA whistleblowing tool.

In this episode, Nafisa Atiku-Adejuwon and Chioma Agwuegbo gave insight into the realities of the Nigerian civic space, identified and addressed concerns, and explored solutions to safeguard the online civic space.

Mr. Nnimmo Bassey and Professor Sofiri Peterside explore the responsibilities of the private sector in climate resilience and discussed how they might collaborate with other stakeholders to mitigate the effects of climate change.

In this episode, Zainab Ibrahim and Emmanuel Ayogu discuss the effects of corruption and its impacts on the growing population of Persons with Disabilities. They also explore how discrimination against Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria makes them vulnerable to corruption.

 Here,  Zainab Ibrahim and Efua Elens-Edeh explored the role of Nigeria's civil society as a bridge between government and the citizens and discussed how the shrinking civic space is impeding civil society function in Nigeria. 

In this episode, Mr. Olarenwaju Suraju and Professor Issah Sadiq Radha discussed the role of various government bodies in the fight against corruption and how their efforts can be more inclusive.

Kemi Okenyedo, Omowunmi Ogunrotimi, and Lewa Ejila discussed breaking the culture of silence as one of the enablers of sexual gender-based violence using technology.

In this episode, Mr. Nnimmo and Ms. Agbani discussed climate impacts on rural communities in the Niger Delta, particularly the Ogoniland. They proposed actions that communities experiencing similar impacts might take to promote climate resilience. 

Mr. Nnimmo and Professor Nenibarini Zabbey talk about cultural challenges to understanding climate change in extractive communities and how to address them. 

In this episode, Lanre Suraj and Dapo Olorunyomi discuss how to use publicly available information to drive transparency in accountability. They also discussed policies and legal frameworks that enable data-driven accountability.