2022 Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Fellowship Programme
The Lagos State Government has announced the application for the 2022 Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Fellowship for Young Nigerian Graduates. The programme offers life-changing, non-partisan and meritocratic opportunities to young Nigerians who desire to impact their generation.
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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.
Scholarship Details:
The Academy is a one-year Fellowship programme initiated by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu that will offer life-changing, non-partisan and meritocratic opportunities to young Nigerians who desire to impact their generation.
The fellowship aims to develop future leaders by equipping them with the requisite skills to positively influence the public service and instill in them the ethics and values of purposeful leadership through direct mentoring and on-the-job training.
Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the fellowship, you must:
- Be a Nigerian
- Have a minimum of 3 years of work experience
- Be under 35 years
- Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
- Have completed NYSC or hold an exemption letter
Scholarship Duration and Reward
- The Academy is a one-year Fellowship programme with the following benefits;
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Work Experience: Work experience involves shadowing Lagos State Cabinet members and this will be done on a rotational basis after 6 months into the program.
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Leadership Development: This component will comprise, amongst other things, the following: Brown-Bag Series, Fireside Chat, Leadership Seminar, Personalized Coaching and Continuous multi-source feedback
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Community Service: Fellows will commit to carrying out a high impact leadership project of their own choice. It will be a community transformative project. Fellows will work together yearly on a major impactful, people-centered project which is capable of improving the lives of Lagosians. And the project must be implemented within the one-year duration.
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Fellowship Network: The Fellowship will create an alumnus of highly potential youth network. Fellows will benefit from formal and informal peer-to-peer coaching and learning opportunities. The aim is to promote unity despite our nation’s diversity and promote national integration, ultimately cultivating social consciousness, shared vision and creating a strong network.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified? Click on the apply button below to commence your application.
