Feb 1, The Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship in Nigeria

The Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship is the flagship Fellowship Program of The Bridge Leadership Foundation. It is a fully-funded, non-partisan Political Leadership development project which nurtures and prepares young Nigerians for leadership at the local, regional and national levels with a view to improving the quality of Nigeria’s leadership pool and the impact of its developmental interventions.

Over the course of a year, Fellows gain access to tailored content delivered by a carefully curated list of Politicians, Development Experts, Historians, Civil Society Leaders, Religious Figures, Advisors and Mentors. The Emerging Political Leaders Fellowships also give Fellows the opportunity to demystify Nigerian politics by pairing them with credible past and serving Politicians through the program’s location-based Internship/shadow program.

Eligibility

Emerging Leaders:

Who are active in mainstream politics in Nigeria

With a proven track record of service within a community, region and Nigeria

With a demonstrable track record of accountability, integrity, strategy and resilience

Aged between 25 and 35

Who meets all statutory requirements to run for office at all levels in Nigeria

With no criminal record

With no ongoing criminal case or investigation with any national or international security body (Such as Interpol, EFCC)

Who Should Apply?

Mid-senior level Technocrats

Civil Servants

Nigerians in Diaspora interested in running for office in Nigeria

Technical staff of past or serving politicians (Special Advisers, Technical Assistants etc.)

Political appointees (Such as Commissioners, Executive Secretaries etc.)

Past candidates of political parties who ran for office at local/state/national level

Current candidates/Political representatives of political parties running for office at local/state/national level

Grassroots Activists/Changemakers with proven track record of impact in their communities

Women, minorities (And other groups prone to discrimination and exclusion) with a track record of service and impact in their communities.

Benefits

What do you stand to gain?

Opportunity to be part of political leadership capacity development program on the African continent

Access to a high-impact, 6-month political leadership development training

Opportunity to have access to, and be trained by a world-class Faculty

Group mentorship by credible and seasoned Nigerian Politicians currently serving at various levels across the country

One-on-one/group meetings with, and access to influential Nigerian politicians curated across party lines

Access to Learning Visits to Key Institutions and Organizations

Cost for local air travel, airport transfers, accommodation and feeding for the duration of the bootcamp will be covered (Nigerians in Diaspora will be responsible for their travel arrangements to Nigeria)

Opportunity to serve on subsequent Cohorts as Facilitators, Program Ambassadors, Advisory Council members, and/or Mentors

Increased visibility within Nigeria’s political space and amongst its most influential stakeholders

Social media spotlights across The Bridge Leadership Foundation, Advisory and Faculty member’s handles/pages

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; The Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship in Nigeria

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