In recognition that changes do not happen overnight, the Nigeria Leadership Initiative [NLI] works towards creating a new generation of Nigerians who discuss both problems and their solutions. With sponsorship from First Bank of Nigeria, Plc., NLI mobilizes accomplished and highly successful young Nigerians, through a Future Leaders Program, to be patriotic and share values capable of transforming Nigeria positively. As part of its activities, NLI organizes Guest Speaker Forum where Speakers are engaged on potentially untested, unconventional, and new leadership ideas.
President Goodluck Jonathan launched, on February 13, the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme [SURE-P] Committee. In his remarks, titled Delivering Service with Integrity, the Chairman of the SURE-P Committee, Dr. Christopher Kolade, CON, affirmed that the Committee will “serve with integrity, always reminding ourselves that both Government and people are trusting us to manage this Programme in such a way that the results fulfil the stated purpose and bring the best benefits to the people of Nigeria.”
On Thursday, February 23, Dr. Kolade will be NLI’s Guest Speaker. Amongst other issues, he will address how SURE-P Committee will offer Nigerians probity, transparency, and accountability. Additionally, Dr. Kolade will speak about the critical issues of national interest and how the SURE-P Committee will serve with integrity in meeting the legitimate expectations of Nigerians.
The Guest Speaker Forum is sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), the clear leader in the financial services sector of Nigeria. FBN’s operations are in capital market operations, insurance services, asset management and investment banking, private equity/venture capital, etc. FBN’s demonstrates remarkable leadership to the growth and development of Nigeria through its corporate social responsibility activities.
NLI is an international non-profit and non-partisan organization. NLI provides a platform for highly accomplished Nigerian leaders to enhance or develop their values-based leadership skills and to assume a transformative role in the future development of Nigeria. A member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN), NLI’s Mission is to create a growing, global network of credible, accomplished community-spirited Nigerian leaders, committed to taking responsibility for driving positive change in Nigeria and Nigerian communities.
