Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability & Professionalism (LEAP) Africa was founded in 2002 as a nonprofit organization with the purpose of training the young Africans to enable them in taking their countries to a dynamic, innovative and principled future. At LEAP, it is believed that for any nation to grow prosperously, the leadership development plays an important role.
LEAP has been actively involved in offering regular leadership training program and executive coaching services for business owners, social entrepreneurs and youth. Through these training programs, these vital stake holders are equipped with the skills, tools and support necessary for bringing about the innovative changes in their field.
LEAP is also involved in conducting research on leadership in Africa and provides the leadership awards to youth.
For the past seven years, LEAP has been awarding Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards recognizing the services and efforts of outstanding young Nigerians who have initiated social change projects in their local communities.
Applications are invited for the 8th such Annual Award this year also.
The objectives of the 8th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards are:
- To identify young people in Nigeria who have initiated change projects that are focused on improving the lives of others.
- To encourage and support these young people in their efforts
- To showcase their impact on local communities and to demonstrate that the youth can effectively serve as change leaders in Nigeria
The Award
The awards would recognize youth in the following categories:
- Secondary school students in LEAPs Leadership, Ethics and Civics (LEC) program in Anambra, Lagos and Ogun State.
- 5 outstanding youth between the ages of 18 and 30
Please note that the call for application is open for only the second category.
Application Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old
- Have played a leadership role in creating positive changes in their local communities
- Be able to show tangible evidence of impact
- Demonstrate that their initiative has potential for growth or further replication
- Demonstrate high-level of integrity and the willingness to serve as role models for other youth
The finalist will be recognized during a nationally publicized event that will be held on November 10, 2011 in Lagos.
Application Process
The last date for receiving the applications for 8th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards 2011 by post or email is 30 June, 2011. For further information and details, please visit this link.
