Given our conviction that young people can and should serve as change leaders in their communities, 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 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.

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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 organisations and non-profit organisations. It also welcomes peer nominations from other youth who serve as leaders in their local communities.Potential participants must demonstrate a demonstrated a track record of success, a commitment to community service, a strong interest in developing leadership skills, 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.