Faruk Malami Yabo MFR (Member of the Order of the Federal Republic) is an entrepreneur, political figure, and philanthropist based out of Sokoto State in the Northwestern region of Nigeria. A well-traveled and cultured individual, Faruk is passionate about development, human empowerment and civil rights. He has travelled extensively around the globe over the past decades. His travels have taken him across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the United States to share his knowledge and network on issues of development and sustainable growth in Africa.