We are Building a Network of Resources to Help Groom Leaders

Our vision is to attract and train dedicated young professionals to serve and excel in the public service, particularly the legislature.

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LMI is driven by our aim to create an outstanding set of Public Leaders out of the youths of Nigeria.

Our main goal is to develop the next generation of legislators and ethical public sector leaders that are well equipped with responsive leadership skills, knowledge and expertise to enhance public service delivery and foster national cohesion.

What You Will Learn

The value of selfless and responsive service and understanding of public service as a duty and responsibility to be fulfilled with utmost honesty, diligence and patriotism.

An understanding of Nigeria’s history in the context of our national vision, the trajectory of Nigeria’s constitution, Nigeria’s rich parliamentary history and applying lessons learnt towards strengthening the legislative process and the emergence of a new Nigeria.

An understanding of the role of parliaments in nation building and the legislature as the anchor of democracy.

An understanding of the culture of service, impact and sustained engagement for national development, empowered by a hands-on understanding of the rudiments of legislative processes for greater and sustainable impact.

An understanding of the importance of a value-based, no-excuse leadership mentality with the competence for disciplined execution of programmes and projects.

Learning social skills such as emotional intelligence are needed to assist the multi-religious, multi-cultural, and multi-ethnic population of Nigeria to live together in justice, peace and prosperity

Selection Criteria

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Citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Strong and demonstrable leadership and development skills with credible track record in service to community or society

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English fluency (oral and written) & deployment of creativity and innovation for practical and workable solutions

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Patriotic, visionary and passionate about Nigeria's stability, growth and development with interest and vision for participating in the Nigerian legislature

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Willingness to commit to the values and full programme of the LMI

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Between ages 21 and 35

How to apply

Step 1

Fill and submit online application form

Step 2

Submit Personal Statement & Curriculum Vitae

Step 3

Upload a one-minute application video