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We envision a nation where everyone is empowered to lead, actively contribute to and benefit from national progress.

Slow growth, high poverty levels and poor global rankings in competitiveness, innovation and labour productivity, despite the nation’s abundant natural and human resources, point to the need for concerted efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s human capital.

The National Leadership Organisation (NLO) is a frontline social enterprise dedicated to transforming the nation by fostering effective leadership, enhancing institutional capacity, promoting a culture of collective contribution, and empowering citizens with essential skills and opportunities for growth.​

We are committed to transforming Nigeria into a nation of leaders and a leader of nations in areas of significance among its peers through nationwide leadership and human capacity development.​
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We are focused on Driving Sustainable Transformative Change

We are committed to strengthening national leadership and human capacity development. We collaborate with government and relevant stakeholders to drive sustainable transformative change through nationwide orientation, cutting-edge leadership research, strategic public sector support, and nationwide capacity building programmes and interventions.​

Our mission is strongly rooted in Panleaderism

The NLO’s mission is rooted in Panleaderism – the principle that for a nation to achieve its fullest potential and drive significant progress, every citizen must adopt and exhibit exceptional leadership attributes. On one hand, this ideology emphasizes that universal leadership across all sectors and levels of society is essential for national success and transformative change. On the other, it highlights that leadership is the fundamental driving force behind all aspects of success and failure, leadership is the key to everything.

We see Leadership as an Infallible Tool & Catalyst for Sustainable Development

The NLO prioritises and positions leadership as the infallible tool and catalyst for the sustainable social and economic development of Nigeria and indeed, the African continent. Its approach is built upon its ability to raise nationwide leadership consciousness, build the capacity of local capacity building institutions, deploy leadership and human capacity training and certification programmes at scale, and identify, design, recommend, recognise, promote and celebrate successful local models of leadership, in partnership with critical stakeholders.
OUR MISSION

To build a Nation of Leaders and a Leader of Nations

OUR VISION

A nation where every citizen, regardless of background or position actively contributes to and benefits from national progress through effective leadership, enabling Nigeria to achieve its highest potential in national growth and global positioning

OUR THREE PILLARS

National Public Leadership Excellence Initiatives​

National Capacity Development Excellence Initiatives​

National Philanthropy Activation Initiative​s

CORE VALUES

Impact at Scale

We create positive and sustainable difference in individuals, institutions and the society leveraging partnerships for expansive reach and coverage.

Collaboration

We work closely and effectively with partners and stakeholders to amplify our impact and achieve shared goals.

Courage

We are audacious in our goals, tenacious in our resolve. We challenge ourselves to step out of the comfort zone and we dare because we care.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our decisions and their outcomes and hold ourselves to the high standards of performance and transparency that we fondly profess.

Resilience

We recognize that there will be twists and turns on our journey to making a difference. We commit to adapt, endure, and remain unwavering in our pursuit of sustained success.

Excellence

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes and setting new standards and benchmarks in all aspects of our work.

Our Team of Leaders

We have a very high opinion of what Africa can become if properly led. So we ask “how can we do leadership differently,
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dr. Bolaji Olagunju
Director General
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Foluso Aribisala
Trustee
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Olutomi Rone
Trustee
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Sandra Odigbo

Secretary
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ADVISORY BOARD / LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Dr. Bolaji Olagunju

Advisory Board Member
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Foluso Aribisala

Advisory Board Member
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Olutomi Rone

Advisory Board Member
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Sandra Odigbo

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Earn the Right – A Culture of Contribution & Progress

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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.

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.

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.

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.