LEAD Nigeria is part of the global LEAD family which is an International network of over 1200 professionals in 70 countries who are committed to environment and sustainable development. LEAD Nigeria is hosted by The Foundation for Environmental Development and Education in Nigeria (FEDEN).

LEAD Associate phase involves National and International training which covers 50 days over an 18 month period. At the end of the training, graduates join the network of LEAD fellows.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Prospective applicants to LEAD Nigeria should be aged between 28 and 40, in full-time employment and resident in Nigeria.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

LEAD’s training combines knowledge of the most current environment and development issues with skills including leadership and team building, conflict management and negotiation and public presentation – all in a multicultural learning context.

Members of LEAD are drawn from the sphere of business, media, NGOs, government, and academia. Full support of employers is needed throughout the training.