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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.
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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.

About Us

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.
What We Do

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.
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We hinge our initiatives and interventions on three (3) interconnected pillars.

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OUR THREE PILLARS

National Public Leadership Excellence

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.
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National Capacity Development 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.
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The Philantify Platform

Many individuals want to give back, put their names behind laudable causes, volunteer their time and expertise and gain fulfillment from seeing lives changed. Development agencies, foundations and INGOs face challenges in executing impact projects efficiently and transparently. Across Africa, many societal challenges persist due to fragmented impact efforts.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Upcoming Events

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

Discover inspiring stories of how participants translate their leadership skills into real-world impact.
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TESTIMONIALS
Chukwudum Okeke
Chukwudum OkekeNAPTIN
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
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
Very good Webinar. The top 10 qualities for getting management support are top notch.
Chuks Ojugbana
Chuks OjugbanaSecurities and Exchange Commission
Highly informative and educative session.

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!

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Sandra Odigbo
Secretary

Sandra Odigbo is a dedicated and highly skilled legal adviser with several years of experience providing legal support across multiple sectors, including non-profit, corporate, technology, and intellectual property. She offers expert guidance on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, helping organizations operate ethically, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable laws. She has honed the ability to navigate complex legal issues with clarity and precision, offering strategic guidance that supports sound decision-making and mitigates risk across a range of business functions.


Holding both a law degree and an MBA, Sandra brings a unique combination of legal expertise and business insight to her role. She understands the operational realities of mission-driven organizations and ensures that legal strategies are aligned with their goals and values. Whether advising on governance structures, contracts, regulatory compliance, or risk management, she delivers solutions that are practical, sustainable, and impact-focused.


Sandra’s background in business and process consulting further strengthens her ability to deliver tailored, forward-thinking legal support. She combines meticulous attention to detail with a proactive mindset, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while enabling growth and innovation.

Olutomi Rone
Trustee

A driven, multifunctional leader with over two decades of experience in Finance, HR & Hospitality. Her vast work experience has equipped her with strong business acumen, an astute entrepreneurial mindset, and a natural affinity for identifying and managing corporate strategy’s financial, HR and operational implications.

Her career spans various industries, including Managememt Consulting, Finance,Telecommunications, Constructuon, Manufacturing, and Hospitality, where she has successfully collaborated with clients to drive business growth and operational excellence.
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She is a chartered accountant and a certified member of the International Association of Professional Event Planners.

She leverages this wealth of experience daily in her role as the CEO of The Zone, a world-class event management & space rental Company.

At The Zone, her team goes beyond conventional pathways to create opportunities for their clients, collaborators, and community, supporting them to optimise growth and achieve exceptional results through impactful events & partnerships.

Foluso Aribisala
Trustee

Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Group,
Leveraging over 25 years of executive business leadership experience, Foluso is a transformational management consultant with verified success in strategy advisory, human capacity building, and learning facilitation.

He is recognised as a subject matter expert for building and growing successful businesses. Most importantly, he is passionate about conceptualising and delivering high-level strategies to maximise the potential of leaders at all levels.

Currently, Foluso is the CEO of Workforce Group, a diverse but complementary family of companies and one of Africa’s leading business strategy, staffing, training, and HR technology firms.

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.