Nigerian youths are eager to make a difference, ready to take the lead and bring about positive change in their communities and beyond

. But there’s an important question: do they have the right skills, knowledge, and guidance to take on leadership roles effectively? Are there models they can look up to, and do they fully understand what it takes to first lead themselves before leading others?

LEAP Africa’s Youth Leadership Development Programme

To help bridge this gap, LEAP Africa has created the Youth Leadership Development Programme, designed specifically for undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

The goal is to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to actively contribute to nation-building, community development, and policy advocacy.

If you’re a Nigerian undergraduate passionate about driving change and tackling national issues, this could be your opportunity! The Nigerian Youth Futures Fund Youth Leadership Development Programme 2025 is looking for passionate individuals like you to become advocates for social change!

Thematic Focus Areas for 2025 Cohort

This year, the 2025 Cohort focuses on two key areas of change: Facilitating Good Governance and Resolving Fundamental National Questions.

If you’re interested in joining, you can submit a project proposal under one of these themes.

Facilitating Good Governance

Transparency & Accountability in Governance: Do you have a project that can help your community demand accountability from local leaders?
Voter Education: With national elections approaching in 2027, how well do your community members understand their rights as voters? Are your peers aware of the election processes on your campus, and what can be improved?
National Policy Engagement: Do your peers know about the National Youth Policy? Are there policy changes you can advocate for in your community or school? What can you do to bring about meaningful policy changes?
Social Media Advocacy: How would you leverage digital platforms to highlight governance issues and encourage student participation in university and national policy decisions?

Resolving Fundamental National Questions

Group Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding: Do you have an idea for a project that can help resolve community conflicts or foster peace within your area?
Gender & Social Inclusion: Can you propose a project that advocates for inclusive policies in your community or on your campus?
Civic Rights Awareness: How can your project help community members understand their rights? Can it aid students facing injustice within or outside their campuses?

Eligibility Requirements

To be a part of the programme, you must meet the following criteria:

You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
You must be an undergraduate student at a Nigerian tertiary institution.
You need to be available to participate in the programme for 5 months.
You must commit to attending at least 85% of the programme.
You must have access to a working mobile phone/computer and a stable internet connection during the programme.
You need to provide proof of your student status (current session course form or ID card).
You must be open to travel at any stage of the programme (though efforts will be made to ensure it doesn’t clash with academic commitments).
All selected participants must complete 10 compulsory virtual courses before moving to their chosen project tracks.

Programme Benefits

By joining, you’ll receive:

Leadership training and mentorship from top social innovators and policy experts.
Access to micro-grants to fund community-based change projects.
Opportunities to participate in national debates on critical policy issues.
Recognition as a youth leader making an impact in Nigeria.
A chance to be part of a vibrant community of passionate, like-minded changemakers.
Access to grants ranging from N200,000 to N2.5M, along with other exciting prizes.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply for this life-changing opportunity is March 14, 2025.

Don’t miss out – Click HERE to Apply and take your first step toward becoming a leader of change in Nigeria.

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