Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy 2026 Fellowship

The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, LJLA, has opened the 2026 Fellowship Programme for Nigerians who meet the stated requirements. Applications open on 16 April 2026 and close on 16 May 2026.

About the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy

Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy is an agency set up to groom and empower exceptional individuals with the passion and potential to shape Nigeria’s future.

The Academy was established in honour of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, Lagos State’s first civilian governor. LJLA says it prepares change-driven individuals by building technical expertise and a firm grounding in integrity, fresh thinking and public service.

The Academy also states that its mission is to develop young people into leaders who can tackle hard social challenges and drive change across different sectors. Through practical experience, mentorship and exposure to real-life issues, LJLA helps participants build critical thinking, ethical decision-making and resilience. That Aim sits at the centre of the fellowship.

LJLA 2026 Fellowship eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet these stated conditions:

• Be a Nigerian
• Have 2 years of work experience
• Be between 25 and 35 years old
• Hold a minimum of HND or Bachelor’s degree
• Have an NYSC certificate or an exemption certificate
• Be a civil servant between Grade Level 8 and 12

Benefits and experience

The fellowship includes these learning and leadership elements:

• Learning curriculum
• Hands-on leadership experience
• Participation in community projects
• Mentorship from renowned leaders
• One-on-one leadership coaching
• Shadowing Lagos Cabinet members
• Network of alumni
• Continuous multi-source feedback

Application dates

Applications open on 16 April 2026.

Applications close on 16 May 2026.

How to apply

Interested applicants should apply through the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy application portal.

Those who want more details can read about the Academy on the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy website.

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