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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.

We believe that the youths are the cornerstone of the nation's present and future development. It is crucial that they are empowered and supported to fully explore and realize their vast potential.

Our interventions are geared towards equipping young people with requisite skills required to attain global competitiveness in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving world, foster a strong sense of leadership and civic responsibility, and promote active contribution to nation-building.

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NLO’s National Youth Development Initiatives

Youth Community Centers

Local hubs dedicated to supporting, engaging and empowering young people through a range of services and activities designed to unlock their potential in entrepreneurship, professional development, recreation, entertainment, technology and innovation, amongst others, support their life aspirations, and foster productivity, growth and leadership development.

Youth Leadership Development Programs

Develop leadership skills among young people through tailored workshops, seminars, conferences, hands-on projects, boot camps, peer mentoring, and leadership role simulations.

Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Programs

Enhance youth employability and entrepreneurial skills by offering training, internships, and start-up funding, job readiness workshops, apprenticeship programs, small business grants, and career fairs.

Fostering youth competitiveness and productivity

The interventions under this pillar provide a vital source of hope and a viable path for youths to realize their dreams, elevate their aspirations and maximize their productivity and contribution to national growth and development. By creating platforms for youth engagement, skill development, and growth, the nation’s youths are not only prepared to face the future but also empowered to shape it.
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Resources under this initiative

The Seven Disciplines of Breakthrough Results

How to Predictably Achieve High Performance for DGs, CEOs, ESs, PSs and Senior Leadership Teams in the Public Sector.​

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  • Plot 9, Gbagada Industrial Scheme, beside UPS, Gbagada-Oworonshoki Expressway, Lagos
  • Abuja Office
  • Il Bagno Building, Plot 679, Rachel T Owolabi Close, Gaduwa. Abuja
  • Call: +234 913 969 4441
  • Mauritius Office
  • H21, Home Scene Building, Healthscape, Forbach, Mauritius
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.