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19/02/2026

Our distinguished nominees for the Nigeria Emerging Leaders Award (NELA) 2026 are currently receiving their official notifications of selection.

If you have been contacted, we kindly encourage you to check your email inbox (and spam folder) for your formal nomination letter and detailed next steps
Being part of the 2026 edition of the Nigeria Emerging Leaders Award is more than a recognition, it is an opportunity to stand among visionary changemakers who are shaping the future of our nation across diverse sectors. NELA celebrates credibility, impact, innovation, and leadership excellence, and your selection reflects the remarkable value of your contributions.

We look forward to welcoming you into this prestigious community of emerging leaders and working closely with you as we prepare for an inspiring and memorable 2026 edition.

Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition.

For sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please connect with us:

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Email: [email protected]

NELA 2026 — Celebrating Leadership Excellence.

22/01/2026

Nominations for the Nigeria Emerging Leaders Awards (NELA) 2026 are now officially closed.

We sincerely appreciate everyone who took the time to submit nominations. Our selection committee is currently reviewing all entries, and shortlisted candidates are already being notified.

As we prepare to celebrate “Frontliners", exceptional individuals leading from the front and creating meaningful impact, we invite organizations and brands to partner with us for this prestigious event.

For sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please connect with us:

Instagram:
Call/WhatsApp: +234 912 772 8450
Email: [email protected]

NELA 2026 — Celebrating Leadership Excellence.

15/01/2026

Nominations close in 5 days. Join us in shining a spotlight on the leaders shaping the future.
Put forward a deserving leader today.

How to Nominate:
Submit the nominee’s profile, social media handles, and contact details via:

Email: [email protected]
Instagram DM:
Please note: Only shortlisted nominees will be contacted.

Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available.

Connect With Us
Instagram:
Call/WhatsApp: +234 912 772 8450
Email: [email protected]

NELA 2026 — Celebrating Leadership Excellence.

13/01/2026

NELA 2026 – Celebrating the Frontliners

Be part of a prestigious platform honouring visionary leaders driving impact and progress across Nigeria.

Join us to celebrate excellence, connect with change-makers, and shape the future.

Get involved today through sponsorship, partnership, or participation.

Connect with us:
Call/WhatsApp: +234 912 772 8450
Instagram:
Email: [email protected]

09/01/2026

The 3rd edition of the Nigeria Emerging Leaders Awards proudly celebrates “The Frontliners”, bold individuals leading from the front and driving transformative impact across their communities, industries, and society at large.

Nominations are still open. Shine a spotlight on leaders who are shaping the future.

Nomination Deadline: 20 January 2026

How to Nominate:

Submit the nominee’s profile, social media handles, and contact details via:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram DM:

Please note: Only shortlisted nominees will be contacted.

Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available.

Connect With Us
Instagram:
Call/WhatsApp: +234 912 772 8450
Email: [email protected]

NELA 2026 — Celebrating Leadership Excellence.
Leadership Nigeria

30/12/2025

NELA 2026: Nominations Now Open

Nominations are ongoing for the Nigeria Emerging Leaders Awards (NELA) 2026 a prestigious national platform dedicated to recognising exceptional young Nigerians who are driving measurable impact, inspiring positive change, and contributing meaningfully to national development.

The 2026 edition spotlights “THE FRONTLINERS”, bold individuals leading from the front and making transformative impact where it matters most: within their communities, industries, and society at large.

How to Nominate:
Submit the nominee’s profile, social media handles, and contact details via:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram DM:

Please note: Only shortlisted nominees will be contacted.

Nomination Deadline: 20 January 2026

Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available.
Join us as we celebrate leadership excellence and amplify the stories of Nigeria’s emerging change-makers.

Connect With Us
Instagram:
Call/WhatsApp: +234 912 772 8450
Email: [email protected]

NELA 2026 — Celebrating Leadership Excellence.

25/12/2025

As we celebrate this joyful season, we wish you peace, love, and happiness. May the Christmas season bring renewed hope and abundant blessings to you and your loved ones.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. We look forward to greater achievements together in the coming year.
Merry Christmas

23/12/2025

Be Part of the Story. Shape the Future.

Nigeria is rising and so are the leaders driving change across business, governance, innovation, social impact, and the creative economy.

The Nigeria Emerging Leaders Awards 2026 (NELA 2026) is more than an award ceremony; it is a powerful platform that celebrates vision, courage, and impact.
We are now opening sponsorship and partnership opportunities to organizations, brands, and institutions that believe in investing in the next generation of Nigerian leaders.

By partnering with NELA 2026, you will:

• Align your brand with credibility, excellence, and national impact

• Gain premium visibility among influential leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers

• Demonstrate your commitment to leadership development and nation-building

• Connect meaningfully with a fast-rising community shaping Nigeria’s future

This is an opportunity to go beyond brand exposure, to stand with those leading from the front.

Let’s collaborate to celebrate excellence, inspire progress, and build a stronger Nigeria together.
For sponsorship and partnership details, kindly contact:

Instagram:
Call/WhatsApp: +234 912 772 8450
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.walec.org

NELA 2026 — Celebrating Leadership Excellence.
FutureLeaders Nigeria

15/12/2025

Anticipate Nigeria Emerging Leaders Awards 2026

A powerful gathering of trailblazers who lead from the front "THE FRONTLINERS"

Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Nigeria Emerging Leaders Awards (NELA 2026).

Now in its 3rd edition, NELA is a prestigious platform dedicated to celebrating outstanding young Nigerians who are creating measurable impact, inspiring change, and contributing meaningfully to national development.

The 2026 edition shines a spotlight on “THE FRONTLINERS” individuals boldly making positive change where it matters most, at the forefront of progress in their communities, industries, and society.

Nomination Deadline: 20th January 2026

To nominate an emerging leader, kindly submit the nominee’s profile, social media handles, and contact details via email at [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram .

Please note: Only shortlisted nominees will be contacted directly.

Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities are available.

Join us in amplifying leadership excellence and impact across Nigeria.

Connect with Us
Instagram:
Call/WhatsApp: +234 912 772 8450
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.walec.org

NELA 2026 — Celebrating Leadership Excellence.

08/12/2025

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