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LEAP (Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability & Professionalism) Africa is a nonprofit organization, founded by Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli (MFR) in 2002. We are committed to developing dynamic, innovative and principled African leaders. We recognize that raising leaders is critical to nation building and wealth creation. Over the years, LEAP has inspired and equipped youth, business owners and social

entrepreneurs to lead ethically while implementing initiatives that transform their communities and organizations; sustaining livelihood and contributing to national development. LEAP achieves this through its training programmes, publications and most recently eLearning.

Applied for the Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP)?Join our Virtual Information Session to gain deeper insigh...
09/05/2026

Applied for the Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP)?

Join our Virtual Information Session to gain deeper insight into the programme, application process, opportunities, and what to expect as a participant. This session is designed to help you submit a stronger and more informed application.

Date: Wednesday, 13th May, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT)
Venue: Zoom

Register here: bit.ly/YLDPinfosession

Don’t miss this opportunity to get the clarity you need before applications close. And, yes, applications deadline has been extended.

See you there!

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Don't Miss Out. This May, June, step into opportunities designed to help you grow, lead, innovate, and create meaningful...
07/05/2026

Don't Miss Out.

This May, June, step into opportunities designed to help you grow, lead, innovate, and create meaningful impact.

From leadership development to social innovation, communication skills, and transformative webinars, there’s a space for you to learn, engage, and rise. See currently available opportunities:

- YLDP Call for Applications (YLDP & N-PAL)
- SIP Call for Application
- Essentials for Development Communications
- YDoS Webinar Series

Apply. Learn. Engage.

Happy Birthday to an exceptional leader, and board chair, Clare Omatseye Today, we celebrate not only your new age but a...
07/05/2026

Happy Birthday to an exceptional leader, and board chair, Clare Omatseye

Today, we celebrate not only your new age but also the remarkable impact of your leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to empowering young Africans and driving transformational change across the continent.

Your guidance continues to shape the vision and growth of LEAP Africa, inspiring excellence, innovation, and purpose in all we do.

As you celebrate this special day, we wish you continued strength, grace, joy, and greater accomplishments in the years ahead. May this new chapter bring you abundant success, fulfillment, and beautiful moments worth celebrating.

Meet the minds shaping the future of leadership.At LEAP Leadership Institute, we don’t just talk about leadership; we br...
05/05/2026

Meet the minds shaping the future of leadership.

At LEAP Leadership Institute, we don’t just talk about leadership; we bring you face-to-face with the women who are redefining it across Africa and beyond.

From boardrooms to impact-driven ventures, our faculty is a powerhouse of experience, insight, and real-world success. Meet

Kehinde Ayeni
Amabelle Nwakanma
Michelline Ntiru
Joy Zawadi
Ella George
Maame Yelbert
Chioma Ifeanyi Okoro

These are not just speakers, they are builders, trailblazers, and mentors who have walked the path and are ready to guide you through yours.

The current cohort gets an opportunity to learn directly from women who have:
- Led transformational organisations
- Built impactful businesses
- Influenced policy, innovation, and leadership across continents.

Applications are now OPEN, and the clock is ticking.If you’re a young African changemaker building solutions that matter...
05/05/2026

Applications are now OPEN, and the clock is ticking.

If you’re a young African changemaker building solutions that matter, this is your moment to step into something bigger.

The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) 2026 is your launchpad. From world-class mentorship to investor access and funding opportunities, everything you need to scale your impact is within reach.

Whether you're driving financial inclusion, civic tech, or employment solutions, your ideas deserve visibility, support, and growth.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply now: https://leapafrica.org/sip/

Deadline: 12th June 2026

If you’re serious about building a career that actually makes an impact, this is not something you scroll past.The diffe...
02/05/2026

If you’re serious about building a career that actually makes an impact, this is not something you scroll past.

The difference between professionals who guess and those who lead with data is one skill: M&E.

From designing results frameworks to making data-backed decisions, this training gives you the edge most young professionals don’t have (yet).

- Early bird is already slashed
- Scholarships up to 100% available
- Limited slots

By the time everyone starts talking about “data-driven impact,” you should already be ahead of the curve.

Secure your spot now: bit.ly/MERL-training2026

Today, we celebrate the heart behind every impact, our people .Behind every programme, every milestone, and every story ...
01/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the heart behind every impact, our people .

Behind every programme, every milestone, and every story of change is a team that shows up, gives their all, and makes it happen.

Happy International Workers’ Day to every changemaker building a better Africa with LEAP Africa. We see you and we celebrate you.

NYSC Corps Members, this is YOUR moment! What if your service year could shape policies, transform communities, and posi...
01/05/2026

NYSC Corps Members, this is YOUR moment!

What if your service year could shape policies, transform communities, and position you as a leader that Nigeria needs?

The NYSC Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) is not just another programme; it’s your gateway to:
-Real leadership training
-Hands-on policy experience
-Expert mentorship
-Funding to bring your ideas to life

Please note that this opportunity is ONLY for Batch A Stream 1 & 2, 2026, and the deadline is 31st May 2026.

Miss it, and you miss a chance to turn your voice into impact.

Secure your spot now: bit.ly/nyscpolicyadvocacylab

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting at our Head Office in Lagos, where we had meaningful conversations around pote...
27/04/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting at our Head Office in Lagos, where we had meaningful conversations around potential areas of collaboration.

A key highlight was exploring opportunities within the Leadership Accelerator Programme, focused on empowering young African women to lead, thrive, and create impact across the continent.

We look forward to the possibilities ahead and the impact we can create together.

Impact

27/04/2026

Dear Nigerian Student, this is your sign, and you don’t get many like it.

Applications are officially OPEN, and while everyone else is “thinking about it,” a few people are already stepping into rooms that could change everything.

The question is: will you be one of them?

Because opportunities like this don’t stay open for long. The network, the exposure, the growth, it’s not something you catch later. It’s something you move on from now.

Don’t watch others announce their wins from a programme you could have applied for.

Apply. Show up. Stand out.

Before the deadline, make a decision for yourself.

Apply here: bit.ly/YLDPcohort26

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This could be the opportunity that changes your entire campus story.The 2026 Youth Leadership Development Programme is s...
18/04/2026

This could be the opportunity that changes your entire campus story.

The 2026 Youth Leadership Development Programme is still accepting applications and spots are not waiting for anyone.

If you’ve ever wanted to lead, build influence, and represent your campus at a national level, this is it.

Apply now. Don’t overthink it. Apply here: bit.ly/YLDPcohort26

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2/4 Custom Street, Nigerian Exchange Group Building, Marina
Lagos

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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