Leadership Development
Explore our leadership development program, offering enriching experiences like the insightful brown-bag series, fireside chats with renowned industry experts, leadership seminars, engaging workshops, and continuous multi-source feedback.
Work Experience
As a Fellow of the academy, you will hold the position of Special Assistant to the Governor within your assigned Ministry, Department, or Agency, gaining valuable work experience through rotational shadowing of members of the Lagos State Cabinet.
CAPSTONE
Fellows spearhead a high-impact leadership project of their choosing, focusing on community transformation. Annually, each cohort collaborates on a significant, people-centred initiative designed to enhance the lives of Lagosians.
Fellowship Network
Fellows gain valuable insights through structured and informal one-on-one leadership coaching and learning experiences, fostering public and social awareness. Ultimately, our program establishes an alumni network of highly potential youths.
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Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy
The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy is a program that aims to build skills, awareness, and a nuanced perspective among young people to tackle challenges in various fields including the public sector.
The program will offer first-hand experience into the process of governance at a State government level, Fellows will also participate in round table discussions with renowned leaders from both the public and private sectors and partake in domestic and international policy trips.
How To Become A Fellow
The Application Process
Becoming a fellow involves undergoing this structured process
Apply Online
Computer-Based Test
Written Communication (Essay)
Competency-Based Interview
Admission
What our Fellows have to say.
The LJLA experience is an outstanding and phenomenal phase in the life of our Fellows and this is what they have to say about it.
LJLA has instilled in me the knowledge, network, and most importantly, the courage to make a lasting difference in my community and beyond.
Aasiah Solanke
(Fellow)
This fellowship has been instrumental in shaping my perspective on leadership, guiding me towards becoming the kind of leader I aspire to be while also illuminating the paths I'd rather not tread.
Abdulbasit Saba
(Fellow)
This experience has equipped me with key insights, skills, and values beyond the ordinary, and I am excited by the fellowship’s undeniable impact in shaping the leaders our world needs.
Oluwatobi Adekoya
(Fellow)
The Brown Bag Series, Fireside Chats, and quarterly leadership seminars have challenged my perspective and equipped me with invaluable leadership tools.
Agoro Ibrahim
(Fellow)
As a Fellow of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, I have been exposed to a new gamut of possibilities in the public service, business and life.
Oluwafumilayo Omoyele
(Fellow)
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