Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy

The wait is over. Applications for the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) 2026/2027 Fellowship Programme are now open. Are you ready to lead with purpose, deepen your knowledge, and drive real impact? The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy invites a new generation of visionary leaders to step forward. Application Timeline Opens: April 16th, 2026 Closes: May 16th, 2026 Apply Now: ljla.academy or click the link in our bio. #LJLA #LateefJakandeLeadershipAcademy #StayLJLAConnected

The Opening Address by Mrs. Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, Executive Secretary of Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), at the Lagos Leadership Summit 2026 did more than set the tone, it defined the standard. It was a clear call to a different kind of leadership, one that moves beyond rhetoric to responsibility, beyond ambition to structure, and beyond presence to lasting impact. At its core was a firm and urgent idea. Leadership must be measured not by moments, but by the systems we build and the legacy they sustain. #LLS2026 #LJLAxLLS #LateefJakandeLeadershipAcademy #StayLJLAConnected @ayisatagbaje

At the Lagos Leadership Summit 2026, ideas did more than fill the room, they moved people, challenged thinking and pushed boundaries, reshaping what it truly means to lead with purpose. What began in that room is already taking form as systems, structures, and legacies designed to outlive us. #LLS2026 #LJLAxLLS #lateefjakandeleadershipacademy #stayLJLAconnected

Thinking about applying for the 2026 Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Fellowship Programme? Pause for a moment and do it right. Before you take that bold step, understand what it requires. Clarity of purpose. Depth of conviction. A willingness to learn, unlearn, and lead with intention. This is not about ticking boxes. It is about demonstrating who you are, what you stand for, and the impact you are ready to create. Apply now via lnkd.in/d6txrF7K or click the link in our bio. #Lateefjakandeleadershipacademy #LJLA #stayljlaconnected

This wasn’t just a summit. It was a shift in how leadership is defined and how impact is sustained. From bold conversations to decisive moments, the Lagos Leadership Summit 2026 brought together voices committed to building systems that endure beyond individuals.

The massive turnout at the Lagos Leadership Summit 2026…was a clear reflection of the hunger for growth, impact, and direction… Participants didn’t go back home the same..they left inspired, equipped with practical insights, new perspectives, and a renewed drive to lead, build, and make a difference in their respective spaces. - @ayisatagbaje @LLS_SUMMIT @LJLAcademy Follow us to stay connected @LagosJunction

Goodwill message from Amina J. Mohammed Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. #lagosleadershipsummit2026 #LLS2026

Goodwill message from President ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF. Africa's First Democratically Elected Female Head Of State ,Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

Youth development has a new framework.

Behind every system that works Every community that thrives Every meaningful step forward There are people who show up, stay committed, and keep going even when it is hard. Today, we celebrate the builders. The doers. The ones who carry responsibility with quiet strength and make impact look seamless, even when it demands everything. At the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, we recognise not just effort, but the kind of work that creates lasting value and builds systems that endure beyond individuals. Happy International Workers’ Day. #lateefjakandeleadershipacademy #ljla #stayljlaconnected

Attended the 3rd #LLS2026 @LLS_SUMMIT by @LJLAcademy @followlasg but this time as a fellow of the Academy

Habeeb Oladipupo, a Fellow of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, reflects on a journey that has been deeply impactful. From rigorous learning to meaningful collaborations, his experience has gone well beyond expectations. The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy is not just a leadership programme. It is where ideas are tested, capacity is strengthened, and leaders are prepared to build systems that last. Applications for the 2026/2027 Cohort is still open. Think you have what it takes? Rush over to ljla.academy to apply now! #LJLA #LateefJakandeLeadershipAcademy #StayLJLAConnected #LJLAClassOfCatalysts

The conversation you don’t want to miss is here. Join Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, Oluwabukunmi Adekoya and Hamzah Sirajudeen, as they break down everything you need to know about the 2026/2027 LJLA Fellowship application. From insights to expectations, this is your guide to getting it right. Catch it live on Eko 89.7 FM Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:30 PM WAT If you have been thinking about applying, this is where clarity begins. #LJLA #LateefJakandeLeadershipAcademy #StayLJLAConnected #LJLAClassOfCatalysts

You heard it directly from the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. At the Abuja Dialogue 2026, he made it clear. What started in Abuja was intentional. A vision. A foundation. And what’s happening in Lagos? Bigger. Bolder. Unmatched.

Quarterly Leadership Seminar | Day 2 The conversations deepened into how culture and perception quietly shape leadership. Fellows explored how exposure influences understanding, and how what is often accepted as reality is formed through context, comparison, and repeated narratives. In a world where ideas move rapidly, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence, the session examined how authority is shaped, how meaning is constructed, and how perspectives can be influenced without conscious awareness. The takeaway was clear: leadership demands intentional thinking. It is not just about making decisions, but about questioning assumptions, engaging new ideas with clarity, and refining the lens through which those decisions are made. #LJLA #LateefJakandeLeadershipAcademy #StayLJLAConnected #LJLAClassOfCatalysts

Our Fellows have commenced their third quarterly leadership seminar with a deliberate shift from systems and structures to the people those systems are meant to serve. Leadership is being examined through a more grounded lens, recognising that decisions are shaped not only by logic, but also by emotion, identity, environment, and lived experience.It is a reminder that even the most well-designed ideas can fall short when they do not reflect the realities of the people they are built for. As conversations deepen, Fellows are engaging a defining tension of this generation. The expansion of voice, rights, and personal freedom has created greater space for expression, but also a growing demand for awareness, responsibility, and intentionality. At the same time, while innovation continues to accelerate, the wisdom required to guide it does not always keep pace, leaving leaders to navigate a world where change is constant, yet acceptance often lags behind. #LJLA #LateefJakandeLeadershipAcademy #StayLJLAConnected #LJLAClassOfCatalysts