15/06/2026
82 LEADERS. 40 FORTS. ZERO BORDERS.
A massive and heartfelt appreciation goes out to the incredible Student Leadership Team of FLDC Cohort 6.
Over the past 3 months, 82 student leaders served across presidential, vice presidential, gubernatorial, and deputy leadership roles, helping to coordinate, support, and strengthen one of the most ambitious cohorts in the history of the School of Leadership Development.
These leaders became the connective tissue of the cohort. They welcomed new members, facilitated communication, resolved challenges, encouraged participation, and helped sustain vibrant learning communities across countries, cultures, and languages.
This cohort also marked a historic milestone for The Fort Institute. For the first time, leadership formation was delivered at scale across both English and Francophone Africa, creating a truly Pan-African learning ecosystem. Our student leaders played a critical role in ensuring that this vision translated into a meaningful experience for every participant.
Their leadership was not measured by titles alone, but by service. Through countless messages, meetings, check-ins, and acts of responsibility, they helped create the conditions for learning, collaboration, and growth to flourish.
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for serving. Thank you for helping build The Fort.