Given that young people are leaders of today and not tomorrow, LEAP offers training programmes for exceptional youth in cities across Nigeria. LEAP's approach to cultivating leadership skills is unique. It recognizes that in order for individuals to acquire leadership skills, they need first hand experiences and long-term support. As a result, participants who are nominated for LEAP's youth programmes are immersed in a range of interactive exercises, games, role plays, and breakout discussions. In addition, LEAP provides a world-class and practical learning environment.

LEAP monitors "change of mindsets and behaviour" of its beneficiaries through one-on-one coaching sessions, which it conducts during the course of the programmes.

LEAP also provides its participants with access to information on a range of issues related to youth development and change leadership. It also connects its beneficiaries with other youth who are working domestically and internationally on related issues.

LEAP youth participants are also expected to become part of the LEAP Africa Youth Network and provide regular updates to LEAP on their performance.
These programmes have enhanced the life and leadership skills of over 15,000 youth. LEAP has also reached over 100,000 participants through it local and international speaking engagements. To date, the programmes have been offered in many states across Nigeria. In turn, beneficiaries have implemented change projects that have positively impacted over two hundred thousand (200,000) lives.

Nomination Process
LEAP utilizes a transparent and rigorous screening process for selecting the participants for its youth programmes. It relies on nominations from faculty members, school administrators, religious and community organizations and non-profit organizations. It also welcomes peer nominations from other youth who serve as leaders in their local communities. Potential participants must demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to service, a passion for the ideals and values of LEAP Africa, and moral integrity. They should have completed their primary school education and possibly have their secondary school-leaving certificates.

For further information on Youth Programmes, please contact Oje Ivagba via email at oivagba@leapafrica.org.

Youth Programmes
Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards
Employability Programme
Integrity Institute
Leadership Ethics and Civics
Youth Leadership Programme

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