We envision a future where every citizen is empowered to lead, actively contribute to and benefit from national progress.

We are building a nation of leaders and a leader of nations.

Building leadership capacity at all levels is the key to overcoming the nation’s greatest challenges!

We are dedicated to building human and leadership capacity.

We believe that by addressing deficiencies in these areas, we can boost productivity and growth, creating a brighter future for everyone.

We recognise that leadership is the cause and everything else is the effect

This is why we work very hard to raise national consciousness about the criticality of leadership, and why we nurture and harness widespread leadership potential for positive impact across all sectors, demographics, regions, and social strata.

We are building a nation of leaders and a leader of nations

We collaborate with visionaries to instil essential leadership qualities in citizens, building a nation where everyone is a leader, a nation poised for global influence.

Premised upon Five Pillars, our transformative initiatives drive positive change across the nation.​

OUR FIVE PILLARS

National Public Leadership Excellence Initiatives​

Today's public sector leaders face unprecedented challenges. Increasing global complexities overlayed by escalating local complexities, crises, fiscal constraints and political pressures call for leadership complexity.

National Capacity Builder Excellence Initiatives​

Who supports those tasked with the crucial responsibility of capacity building? Institutions in the capacity building sector need a robust support system to stay ahead of the curve.

National Philanthropy Activation Initiative​s

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in mitigating inequality by mobilizing resources to fix gaps and meet needs. NLO is committed to building awareness, mustering support and participation in philanthropic activities for the holistic development of the nation.

National Youth Development Initiatives

The National Youth Development Pillar focuses on the holistic development, engagement and empowerment of young people of various ages across the nation.

National Empowerment Initiatives​

At the core of our philosophy, we believe that society is where leadership  begins.

Explore our Resources

To drive in the core messages of the NLO and strengthen our impact, we provide invaluable insights through books, publications and knowledge resources.

Running the Nigerian Government as a Business

A blueprint for rebuilding Nigeria and transforming it from a nation on the brink of collapse into a thriving and high-performing country

The Seven Disciplines of Breakthrough Results

How to predictably achieve high performance for DGs, CEOs, ESs, PSs, Directors and Senior Leadership in the public sector.

The Ultimate Blueprint for Learning Leaders and Professionals

A comprehensive guide for creating and sustaining learning excellence in Corporate, Government, Training Academies, and Capacity Building Agencies.

Upcoming Events

Join us for value-laden events designed to provide cutting-edge insights and practical strategies to amplify your leadership potential.

Impact Stories from participants

Discover inspiring stories of how participants translate their leadership skills into real-world impact.
TESTIMONIALS
Chukwudum Okeke
Chukwudum OkekeNAPTIN
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A creatively organized webinar that has left me educated, informed, inspired, and willing to adapt once changes occur in my work place.
Mohammed Samaila
Mohammed SamailaNDLEA
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Much appreciation to National Leadership organization and partners for a wonderful seminar/webinar on the high performing training academy.
Nelson Okafor
Nelson OkaforArmy War College, Nigeria
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Very good Webinar. The top 10 qualities for getting management support are top notch.
Chuks Ojugbana
Chuks OjugbanaSecurities and Exchange Commission
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Highly informative and educative session.
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Our Impact Targets By 2030

10,000

Public Leaders Impacted​

10,000

Capacity Building Institutions Elevated

1,000,000

Philanthropist Created​

100,000,000

Citizens Empowered​

Today’s leadership demands a different approach than it did a decade ago. We must all invest in our collective success!

Dr. Bolaji Olagunju

Director General

Dr. Bolaji Olagunju—author, advisor, coach, teacher, modeler—is a highly respected expert in leadership, team development, and personal and organizational effectiveness.

In 2004, Bolaji founded Workforce Group with a mission to enable and support high-performance businesses and high-commitment public organizations. His expertise and insights are sought after by both government institutions and private corporations.

Some of his most recent advisory engagements include the comprehensive redesign of a government agency, the implementation of large-scale capacity-building programs across public institutions, initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, and targeted leadership performance interventions.

Currently serving as Director-General of the National Leadership Organization, Dr. Olagunju is dedicated to building a nation of high-performing leaders. He is also on the board of several organizations, contributing significantly to their growth and performance.

Dr. Olagunju is a prolific creator of capacity-building and organizational development methodologies and solutions. He is also the author of several bestselling books and insightful publications that offer practical guidance and valuable lessons, including Hiring Right; You Must Become a Trainer; and Own, Don’t Owe Your Future.