About Us
Our Vision
To serve as a nursery for training and propagating a
new breed of leaders who will catalyze development at the family, community, sub-state, national, and regional levels.
Objectives
- To offer unique programs and processes that address leadership deficits and vacuums in Africa.
- To share experiences of good leadership practices within and outside Africa that can be adopted or adapted by entities needing leadership enhancement.
- To research impediments to quality leadership in Africa and globally, and propose sustainable solutions.
Our Mission
To train leaders for all sectors of the economy who will ensure the attainment of development goals at the community, local, national, regional, and global levels, while monitoring the impact of such leaders.
- To conduct tracer studies on the impact of the Institute’s leadership training.
- To establish an international library on leadership with rich resources, making it one of the best on the continent.
- To undertake any other activity assigned by the Governing Board of the Institute.
Top Four Reasons to Choose the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI)
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Reliability
OOLI is built on a strong foundation of integrity and trust, inspired by the legacy of President Olusegun Obasanjo, a leader with a deep commitment to Africa’s development.
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Credibility
With a proven track record of fostering leadership excellence, OOLI is recognized as a credible institution in Africa’s leadership training landscape.
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Experience
Leveraging decades of leadership experience and collaborations with top African leaders and institutions, OOLI offers unparalleled insights into effective governance, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
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Professional Team
Our team consists of experienced educators, policymakers, and development experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to our programs. At OOLI, we ensure that every participant receives top-tier mentorship and training
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Background and Justification
Africa’s paradox of immense resource wealth paired with poor development outcomes is evident across various sectors. From the family level to national political leadership platforms, the challenges remain deeply entrenched. At the core of these challenges lies the notion that “getting leadership right” is the key to unlocking Africa’s development potential.
The continent’s slow development pace is concerning, exacerbated by ongoing crises such as civil wars in Ethiopia, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Sudan, alongside instability in the Sahel region. Political instability has also led to military coups in countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, undermining the stability of institutions and hampering national progress.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s lifelong commitment to leadership and mentorship stems from a desire to address Africa’s leadership challenges.
Leadership Defined To him, leadership means identifying challenges, driving change, and inspiring others to achieve a shared goal.
A Vision Realized In April 2023, he founded the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute to nurture ethical, transformational, and visionary leaders for the future.
Welcome to the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute.
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Chief Executive Officer
The Institute proudly boasts world-class educators, renowned international scholars, and distinguished speakers.Our programs are designed to offer interactive sessions that provide practical insights into globally recognized leadership and mentorship trends
GENERAL MARTIN-LUTHER
CEO
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Deputy Director /Deputy C.E.O
Welcome to the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute, a hub for nurturing visionary leaders equipped with the skills and integrity to drive sustainable development across Africa and beyond
PROF. SAMUEL ADEDEJI DARAMOLA
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Registrar
A premier institute dedicated to nurturing visionary leaders through practical training, mentorship, and world-class education.
