About Us – Nigerian Prize for Leadership

Overview

Nigerian Prize for Leadership (NPL)

NPL was instituted to identify what leadership means to Nigerians; benchmark what should represent the image of a successful or failed leader in Nigeria; determine what responsibility leadership confers on both the leader and the follower; establish a new culture of leadership in Nigeria, and ascertain how this paradigm can take centre stage in Rethinking Leadership and energising governance in Nigeria.

The Nigerian prize for leadership is an initiative of some eminent elder states men and women. The prize is to recognize outstanding acts of leadership, based on clearly defined Nigerian paradigm, at various levels of society, and human interest. The prize is open to all Nigerians and will be presented to the most qualified, selected based on approved criteria and guidelines. The selection process will be consistently transparent, credible and objective. Only the very best deserves this Prize.

The Prize is envisaged to be the highest and most credible single leadership Prize in Nigeria. It targets Nigerians of all ages who have shown remarkable and sustainable prowess, success, creativity and exemplary leadership skills in their endeavours through compelling personal, corporate, ethical and social values.

Vision

Inspire Nigerians to lead a life larger than self, for community, nation and humanity

Mission

To institute and promote a truly Nigerian leadership Prize.

Objectives

Conceptualise

Conceptualise and develop a truly Nigerian leadership culture, with focus on reinventing the essence, beauty, integrity, resourcefulness, traditions, and heritage of Nigeria’s diversities and shared values.

Establishing

Establishing appropriate frameworks, approaches, institutions and mechanisms for measuring, equipping, grooming, mentoring, and training leaders.

Institute

Institute a most credible process for identifying Nigerians who have, in character and deeds, demonstrated true leadership excellence in their fields through outstanding performances relevant to the development of the people and the nation.

Identify and Celebrate

Identify and celebrate distinguished Nigerians who can be projected as national leadership symbols and role models for young Nigerians.

Initiate

Initiate programmes and activities to deepen leadership consciousness in Nigeria.

Challenge

Challenge, inspire and motivate the younger generation towards acquiring purposeful leadership skills, tools and experiences for sustainable human development and nation building.