“Whether we achieve progress, prosperity, peace and security for all our people, depends entirely on the capacity and competence of our political leadership. The fellowship will help its participants acquire skills,
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Applications are open for the 2nd edition of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI).
If you are an aspiring legislator or public sector leadership enthusiast between ages 18-35, and you are looking to hone your leadership skills, then this is for you.
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Our sincere apologies for the delays in accessing the application portal via our website.
Follow this link to apply for the 2nd edition of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) 👉🏾
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We are happy to announce that our website is back up and running.
Please note that all applications received via the form are STILL VALID.
Head onto to put in your application.
Thank you and Goodluck.
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Chief
@AjuriNgelale
, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, took the FITs through Political Communications: Methods, Tools & Techniques.
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After over 5000 applications and a meticulous selection process, we are happy to announce that all states and geopolitical zones in the country are represented as in the second cohort of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) Fellowship.
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The first Mentor Exchange (MentX) session was delivered in a panel by Hon. Rukayyat Motinrayo Shittu, Chairman, Committee on Youth, Sports & Information, Kwara State House of Assembly; Rukayyat Ibrahim Iyayi, Regional Specialist, INDP Regional Bereau of Africa,
“Leadership means participation and support. We must infuse excellence into the Nigerian system, unlock our creativity and provide incentives for potentials in people to explode.”
Dr. Sam Amadi
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From emotional intelligence to meeting your audience where they are, to effectively defending your brand from attacks, and many more, Chief Ajuri broke down the nits and grits of political communication to the FITs.
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DAY 1
We kicked off our sessions with an Academic Orientation of the second Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) Fellowship by our Director, Chimdi Neliaku, Esq.
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“The worst disability is a wrong belief system. You must understand who you are to manifest what you have” - Amb.Jake Epelle
The good Ambassador, Jake Epelle, Founder/CEO of The Albino Foundation (TAF) shared facilitated a session on Unleashinh the Capacity of Persons
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OPENING CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS
“Ability and competence are not enough to lift a nation and elevate a people, you will need vision and character.”
“Who are you? Who do you want to be? What principles motivate your top priorities? What dreams inspire your every walking moment?
A visit to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC).
We had the opportunity to meet the Director General, Major General Garba Ayodeji Wahab (Rtd), of the NARC as he took the Fellows through the work done in the centre with regards to building the capacity of not just
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Inclusive Governnace for Nation Building by Dr. Otive Igbuzor,
Executive Director, African Centre for Leadership and Development.
He stressed on the importance of inclusive Governance for the growth of any Nation and highlighted five main groups to pay particular
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Our sincere apologies for the delays in accessing the application portal via our website.
While we get it fixed, kindly follow this link to apply for the 2nd edition of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) 👉🏾
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Our sincere apologies. There’s a lot of traffic on this website at the moment which is why you are getting redirected. Please keep refreshing and it’ll go through eventually.
“One practical solution to the menace of disunity as faced in our nation Nigeria is to build a sense of nationality in our children from kindergarten level. They must be made to understand that they are first Nigerians before Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba.
“Your visions for the future must not rest on the positions you aspire or the ambitions you have for yourself alone. Your dreams must be about more than yourself because dreams that begins and end with your own prosperity alone are not enough.
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The Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, 9th House of Representatives & Founder LMI, cordially invites you to the Graduation and Conferment of LMI Fellowship Ceremony of the Inaugural Cohort.
Date: Saturday, Novermber 05, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
For everyone who applied and did not get in, we urge you to keep up the great work you’re doing in your various fields of endeavor and apply again for the next cycle, next year.
“Nation building is a joint task and that includes you.” - Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR
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One of the many values of our Founder, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR, is his Inclusive Leadership style.
Mr. Abdulsalam Idowu Kamaldeen, MFR, Special Assistant on Special Needs to Mr. Speaker stopped by to extend his goodwill to the FITs.
The FITs were requested to prepare group case study presentations on "Government Protocol & Etiquette.”
Their presentations focused on how to act when you meet an important personality and appropriate ensembles and behaviors for important government occasions and receptions.
A visit to the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR). The team at NCAIR shared with the FITs their work on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and Drones, Internet of Things (IoT), and other emerging technologies, aimed at transforming the Nigerian
To support and enhance the learning process of the Fellows-In-Training for the next 5 weeks and beyond, the Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, provided laptops for each of the Fellows-In-Training (FITs).
Speaker, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, 9th House of Representatives & newly elected Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olise Micheal Abu of the first 'LMI Parliament' at The National Assembly.
Welcome to Week Four of the Legislative Mentorhsip Initiative
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It was a day well spent as Mr. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR, despite his busy schedule, spent quality time with the Fellows-In-Training (FITs) today, to follow up on their learning progress. He also held an interactive session, answering questions and sharing
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As a subject of study, Critical Thinking is how to improve the quality of ones thinking; As a skill, Critical thinking is the ability to look at issues objectively and admit only the relevant facts in arriving at a conclusion; and As a life tool, Critical Thinking makes
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The ideology of Nation building, and Development Ideologies: A Case Study of Development Models delivered by the learned Professor. Vincent Anigbogu, Director General, Institute for National Transformation.
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Dr. Ike Neliaku, a seasoned Leadership Expert; Author, 7 Conspiracies of Power & Executive Secretary, Nigerian Prize for Leadership, delivered the “Effective Public Sector Leadership: Tools, Styles & Techniques” session.
He urged the FITs to think globally and act locally
The Week of Legislative Protocol and Etiquette!
The FITs kicked off a new week of learning with Mr. Godwin Okon Ekpeyong, Director, Protocol, NASS.
His session explored the Rudiments of "Legislative Protocol & Etiquette" which spurred an engaging question and answer session.
Nigeria needs to prioritise inclusive governance in the coming years to build a peaceful and prosperous country.” - Dr. Otive Igbuzor
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We kicked off classes yesterday with our first session by an erudite historian, Professor Yakubu Aboki Ochefu, the Secretary, Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigeria.
This session was on “The Historical Development of Nigeria: The Journey from Country to Nationhood.”
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Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, Committee Chair on Women Affairs & Social Development, delivered the topic “Becoming a Parliamentarian: Steps, Processes, Financing and Outcomes.”
She talked about the legislative process to run for office - from inception of idea to its actualization;
"You'll never get a second chance to make a first impression."
Ms Sonye Allanah delivered a presentation on ‘Understanding Government Protocol and Etiquette’.
She defined what protocols and etiquette are, and shared the structure of protocols of the Government.
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Mr. John Mutu, The Deputy Team Lead at FCDO-PERL, spoke extensively on “Parliamentary Democracy and Nation Building”.
“For each member of Parliament, the primary interest is for the constituency while the secondary (collective) interest is for the entire nation.
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Countdown to the commencement of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) Fellowship Programme.
Earlier today, we held a virtual Orientation Session with the successful applicants as we prepare to formally announce and welcome them from all parts of Nigeria
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“We have the first female speaker of the Nigerian youth’s parliament, a scholar from the National Defense Academy, established youths and CEOs of fast rising companies”.
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Freedom is good but too much freedom is a problem. As people who want to be leaders, you need to learn how to handle your utterances and temperament.
Mr. Lanre Lasisi, Special Adviser on Media to the Rt. Hon. Speaker.
In his session on “Media As A Tool For Political Engagement",
On Tuesday the 11th of October 2022, Ms. Enene Ejembi
@enenezig
, Head of Corporate Communications, DAI, delivered a presentation on the topic, “Developing the Culture of Service: Skills, Values, and Ethics for Effective Public Service.”
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A beautiful and insightful day of learning!
Highlights of the day featuring our facilitators - Amb. Jerry Ugokwe
@jerryugokwe
, Hon. Akin Alabi
@akinalabi
, Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi
@jakedanazumi
, Dr. Nasir N. Abdulsalam, and Ms. Enene Ejembi
@enenezig
with Disabilities (PWDs) for Nation Building.
He talked about the importance of inclusivity to Nation Building as he distincted Diversity to be understanding the differences in individuals, and inclusion as bringing them together to deliver on what the nation needs.
From structuring the flow of a speech (from start to finish) to structuring an argument in a debate, Mr. Gabriel Rockwell, Co-Founder, Debate & Development Resource Centre, delivered the session “Effective Parliamentary Debating & Public Speaking”
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“Oftentimes, whatever infuriates you is an indication of what you are called to solve.” Amb. Jake Epelle
Today was a packed day of learning for the FITs.
From learning about “Inclusive Governance for Nation Building” to “Including People living with Disabilities”
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We had a knowledge-packed day, as we made our first visit to the Nigerian Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)
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We were warmly received by the Director General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman and his amazing team.
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“To lead means you'll have to live in your highest self.” - Mr. ‘Dapo Oyewole, Director, LMI.
With these words of wisdom, Our Director, brought Week 1 to a close.
He reminded the FITs of a distinctive value shared by all our speakers for the week, which is the value of
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Group presentation of draft motions and amendment facilitated by Mr. Benjamin Ekeyi, Legislative Strengthening & Governance Expert.
The FITs actively engaged and pointed out necessary corrections in the draft motions of each group.
On Tuesday, the 11th of October 2022, Amb. Jerry Ugokwe
@jerryugokwe
a two-term Member of the Nigerian House of Representatives & Former Ambassador of Nigeria to Australia, Slovakia, and UN Offices in Vienna, took the FITs through an engaging session on
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The Legislative Mentorship Initiative is bridging the knowledge gap for building credible and accountable leaders who reflect effective leadership.
On Tuesday, 11th October 2022, Hon. Akin Alabi
@akinalabi
, Committee Chair, Inter-Governmental Affairs delivered a
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“LMI is the first of its kind to equip the next generation of leaders, particularly legislators.” - Solape Sonuga, Coordinator LMI.
Now it is official, we have proudly confered on the 72 trainees the title, 'Fellow of Legislative Mentorship Initiative (FLMI)'
From structuring the flow of a speech (from start to finish) to structuring an argument in a debate, Mr. Gabriel Rockwell, Co-Founder, Debate & Development Resource Centre, delivered the session “Effective Parliamentary Debating & Public Speaking”
The Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) founded by Rt. Honorable Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, cordially invites members of the general public to view the Opening Ceremony of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI).
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Talk about inclusive learning!
Our facilitators today used practical methods to engage the FITs as the issues of inclusion are not just theoretical but practical.
Mrs. Lilian Ngusuur Unaegbu, the Programme Manager, Gender in Humanitarian & Disaster Risk Reduction,
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“Ability and competence are not enough lift a nation and elevate a people, you’ll need vision and character. Who are you? Who do you want to be? What principles motivate your top priorities?, and what dreams inspire your every waking moment?
“Strategic Advocacy helps deliver the value proposition.”
Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, Head of Communications, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) discussed extensively on Strategic Advocacy. He further explained Policy Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy,
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