Partners
The Nigeria Leadership Initiative would like to gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organisations that have provided financial and in-kind support towards our seminars, projects and initiatives.
NLI continues to receive donations from individuals and coporations. These generous donations help to ensure the development and sustenance of initiatives that are focused on the long-term development of Nigeria. Our corporate sponsors include:
PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limitied PwC
PwC (www.pwc.com) refers to the network of member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity. PwC is one of the world’s largest professional services organisation, providing industry- focused assurance, tax and advisory services for public and private clients. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of more than 163,000 people in 151 countries, PwC builds relationships by providing services based on quality and integrity
First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
First Bank of Nigeria Plc. is a major contributor to the economic advancement and development of Nigeria. First Bank is committed to sponsoring the Future Leader seminars. They were also the lead sponsor of our Business Plan Competition.
The World Bank
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. They have partnered with NLI on our capacity building initiatives. We hope to continue the partnership in capacity building and form new relationships with Bank.
Stanbic IBTC Bank
Stanbic IBTC is a subsidiary of Africa’s largest Bank, Standard Bank. Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc. continues to play a significant role in some of the largest capital markets deals not only in Nigeria but in the continent as well. Stanbic sponsored the NLI School Debate Competition.
Phillips Consulting
Phillips Consulting Limited is a wholly owned Nigerian company with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Johannesburg. Established in 1992, the firm offers an array of business and management consulting services to government and corporate organisations, seeking superiority in all they do. Phillips Consulting focuses on creating and managing change in organizations by helping them formulate and implement customer focused strategies, align their management systems to support service delivery, and develop the competence and capabilities of their people to deliver on their promises.
Aluko & Oyebode
Nigeria’s foremost commercial law firm, distinguished by its passion for excellence, commitment to serving, clear understanding of the unique needs of its clients and the high quality of its people. Aluko & Oyebode is one of the largest integrated law firms in Nigeria providing a comprehensive range of specialized legal services to a highly diversified clientele including top-tier multinational, supranational and non-governmental clients.
Banwo & Ighodalo
Banwo & Ighodalo is constantly ranked as one of the top five law firms in Corporate Finance and Restructuring, Project Finance, Foreign Investment and Divestment, Securities and Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions; as well as Energy and Natural Resources and Intellectual Property.
Air Nigeria (then known as Virgin Nigeria)
Air Nigeria Airlines is Nigeria’s private sector flag carrier. Air Nigeria Airlines has donated a number of airline tickets to sponsor NLI Fellows and Associates participating in our yearly Seminars.
KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a worldwide company based in the Netherlands. Following a merger in 2004, KLM works closely with Air France within the AIR FRANCE KLM holding company. KLM has donated airline tickets to sponsor NLI Fellows and Associates participating in our yearly Seminars.
Dechert LLP
With more than 1000 lawyers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, Dechert has practices in a number of fields including: complex litigation, finance, real-estate and financial services. Dechert LLP acts as NLI’s legal advisor on a pro-bono basis.
Zenith Bank
Zenith Bank Plc is one of the biggest banks in Nigeria. The bank was established in May 1990 and started operations in July same year as a commercial bank.
It became a public limited company on June 17, 2004 and was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on October 21, 2004 following a highly successful Initial Public Offering (IPO). The bank presently has a shareholder base of over one million, an indication of the strength of the Zenith brand.
UBA
United Bank for Africa Plc is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions offering universal banking to more than 7 million customers across 750 branches in 14 African countries with presence in New York, London and Paris.
Individuals/Friends of NLI
NLI has received financial as well as in kind support from many individuals. We are very grateful to these individuals.
