Are you a young Nigerian leader passionate about driving change in your community? Do you want to develop your leadership, policy advocacy, and governance skills while working on impactful community projects? If yes, apply for the African Jewels Development Initiative (AJDI) Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PELF) 2025 today!
About AJDI Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: March 25, 2025
- Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
- Category: Fellowship
- Oppotunity Locations: Nigeria
- Eligible Locations: Nigeria
This six-month intensive leadership development program will equip 34 young leaders (two from each of Plateau State's 17 Local Government Areas) with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to influence policies, drive sustainable development initiatives, and implement solutions for community transformation.
Fellowship Components
- Leadership Training and Development
- Mentorship and Networking
- Policy Advocacy and Governance Training
- Community-Based Project Implementation
- Structured Learning Visits
- Leadership Bootcamp
Benefits of AJDI Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship
By the end of the fellowship, fellows will:
- Gain leadership and policy development skills to drive community transformation.
- Implement 17 community projects addressing key challenges in Plateau State.
- Build a strong youth network for collaborative development initiatives.
- Develop practical action plans for community engagement and impact.
- Enhance youth representation in policy dialogues and decision-making processes.
AJDI Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship Requirements
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 20 and 35 years;
- Have a minimum academic qualification of a
- Bachelor's degree or current student;
- Be an indigene of Plateau State, Nigeria;
- Demonstrate a track record of leadership or community engagement;
- Show commitment to policy influence, governance, and sustainable development;
- Have a passion for creating positive change in their communities.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply. Ensure that you submit your application before April 10, 2025 as late applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline
11 April, 2025
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