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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
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  • Il Bagno Building, Plot 679, Rachel T Owolabi Close, Gaduwa. Abuja
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  • Mauritius Office
  • H21, Home Scene Building, Healthscape, Forbach, Mauritius

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.