National Capacity Builder Excellence Initiatives​

Our National Capacity Builder Excellence Initiatives are dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of Capacity Building Institutions nationwide.

One thing that if we do, would create exponential impact and sustained ripple effects across society is to steer our capacity building institutions, including citadels of learning, to excellence. It is absolutely critical for the pervasive change we strongly need.

Understanding the vital role these institutions play in national development, our initiatives focus on empowering them to excel in their mandates. We provide access to best practices, comprehensive resource support, and tailored interventions to significantly improve their performance.

Is your Capacity Building Institution fit for purpose to meet the demands of the 21st Century?

Our Institutional Audit Tool helps you identify gaps and points you in the direction of best practices for improvement.

NLO’s National Capacity Builder Excellence Initiatives

National Capacity Builders Conferences and Programs

Programs that provide intensive training, knowledge exchange, best practices, emerging trends, and networking opportunities for professionals and leaders of capacity-building institutions. “The Ultimate Blueprint for Learning Leaders and Professionals” book and program empowers capacity building institutions to excel in their mandates, keeping them ahead of the curve, and strengthening their leadership capabilities.

Capacity Building Awards

Designed to recognize, celebrate and spur excellence and innovation in capacity-building institutions, highlighting success stories and inspiring others to achieve similar accomplishments.

Institutional Performance Audits

An Institutional Audit Tool designed to benchmark, identify areas for improvement within capacity-building institutions and provide guidance on best practices and resources to address identified gaps.

Professional Membership and Certification

A standardized platform for capacity building professionals and leaders to gain recognized credentials and become part of a professional network. The Society for Training Academies, Capacity Building Institutions, and Professionals ensures access to industry standards, continuous education, and career advancement opportunities.

Through these initiatives, we create profound and sustainable impact, fostering a stronger and more capable nation.

Resources under this initiative

The Ultimate Blueprint for Learning Leaders and Professionals​

Join the Workshop

Join the next cohort of The Ultimate Blueprint for Learning Leaders and Professionals program​

Become a member

Become a member of The Society for Training Academies, Capacity Building Institutions and Professionals​

Join the next Cohort

Apply to join the next cohort of the fully-sponsored Professional Conference & Certification Bootcamp for Public Sector Training Academies.

Register for National Capacity Building Conference.

Register to attend the National Capacity Building Conference for Heads and Senior Leaders of Capacity Building Institutions in Nigeria.

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.