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.
Aspen Institute
NLI seminars are modelled after the Aspen Institute’s myriad leadership offerings; from the Henry Crown Fellowship Program to the Africa Leadership Initiative. As such, they are text-based and moderated by skilled professionals whose role is not to teach but to prompt informed dialogue among all assembled. The emphasis is on creating a spirited and engaging dialogue among all participants that will lead to a collective commitment to action.
Sponsors
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:
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.
First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
First Bank of Nigeria Plc. is a major contributor to the economic advancement and development of Nigeria. First Bank committed to sponsoring two Future Leader seminars each year from 2008 – 2010. They are also the lead sponsor of our Business Plan Competition.
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 will be sponsoring NLI’s Prize for Schools Initiative. They have committed to sponsoring 3 of 6 schools.
Nigerian Eagle Airlines (then known as Virgin Nigeria)
Nigerian Eagle Airlines is Nigeria’s private sector flag carrier. Nigerian Eagle 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.
