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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Former speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) is building a community of leaders committed to public service.
Gbajabiamila, who is also the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, stated this, while delivering a keynote address at the inauguration of the Fourth Cohort of LMI, in Abuja.
The Chief of Staff, while reaffirming the vision of the LMI, which he founded during his tenure as speaker, noted that
leadership is “a conscious act of service and a deliberate choice to rise above self and give meaning to the lives of others.”
He reflected on LMI’s journey since its inception in 2022, stating that what began as a Nigerian project has evolved into a continental model of mentorship and legislative capacity development, with the alumni making tangible impact across public institutions and in civil society organisations across Africa.
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According to him,”History will judge us by how well we prepare those who will inherit our institutions, our democracy, and our shared destiny. Through LMI, we are building a living community of leaders bound by shared values, integrity, empathy, and a passion for public service.
“The Legislative Mentorship Initiative will now operate under the framework of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures. Through this partnership, African Parliaments will be able to nominate exceptional young leaders to participate in the fellowship — building a continent-wide network of young Africans who will learn, collaborate and shape the future of our continent together.”
The Director LMI, Ms. Solape Sonuga, described the program as “a convergence of shared purpose and intergenerational collaboration”.
Sonuga said “from over 7,000 applications, only 50 exceptional young Nigerians were selected for this cohort. This opportunity represents not just personal growth, but a collective responsibility to redefine leadership across our continent.”
