The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) has officially opened applications for the 26th and 27th cohorts of its Centre LSD Leadership School programme in Abuja.
The leadership initiative is designed as a 12-month physical training programme aimed at raising transformational leaders across Nigeria and Africa through practical learning, mentorship, governance training, and community impact projects.
The programme is focused on equipping emerging leaders with the knowledge, values, and leadership skills needed to drive sustainable development and positive social change within their communities and institutions.
About the Centre LSD Leadership School Programme
The Centre LSD Leadership School is a leadership development initiative created to empower individuals who are passionate about governance, strategy, ethics, development, and nation-building.
The programme combines classroom learning with practical leadership exposure and mentorship from experienced professionals and established leaders.
Participants will also gain access to a network of alumni and professionals across Africa, helping them build strong connections for future collaboration and development opportunities.
Centre LSD described the programme with the theme “Build. Lead. Transform.”
The school will be conducted physically at the Abuja Centre, with participants expected to attend one weekend session every month throughout the 12-month duration.
What Participants Will Gain
Successful applicants will receive:
- Practical leadership and governance training
- Mentorship from experienced leaders and professionals
- Hands-on impact opportunities through real-life projects
- Access to a strong alumni and professional network across Africa
- Exposure to leadership, strategy, ethics, development, and social impact initiatives
The organisation noted that the programme is designed for individuals who are committed to transformational and values-based leadership.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to individuals from different professional and academic backgrounds.
Eligible applicants include:
- Emerging and aspiring leaders
- Professionals and entrepreneurs
- Activists and development practitioners
- Students
- Individuals passionate about leadership and social impact
The organisers stated that anybody with a strong commitment to community development, national development, or African transformation is encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
To qualify for the programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate commitment to community or national development
- Be available to attend one physical weekend session monthly in Abuja
- Show passion for leadership and social transformation
The programme is fully physical and will hold at the Abuja Centre.
Applications for the 26th and 27th cohorts will close on July 12, 2026. Interested applicants are advised to complete their applications before the deadline.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the official application form forms.gle/YRdq5sputgKQb9dh8.
