Young Nigerian graduates are now eligible to apply for the Lagos State Government’s Lateef Jakande Fellowship Program 2026. This fully financed one-year fellowship provides a special chance to obtain practical experience in public service and state government.
Fellows will participate in roundtable conversations with leaders in the public and private sectors, take part in local and international policy travels, and participate in policy-making processes. The program was started by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu with the goal of developing future leaders via leadership development, practical training, and mentoring.
For interested candidates, this guide offers comprehensive information on the prerequisites, advantages, and application procedure.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Be a citizen of Nigeria
- possess a minimum of three years of professional experience.
- be younger than thirty-five
- own at least a bachelor’s degree.
- possess a current exemption certificate or have completed NYSC
Lagos State Government is the host.
Category: Fellowships | Training Programs
Nigeria is a qualifying nation.
Benefits include networking opportunities, leadership development, training, and job prospects.
Benefits :
- The Academy is a one-year fellowship program that provides the following advantages:
- Work Experience: Fellows shadow members of the Lagos State Cabinet to obtain practical experience; rotations start after six months.
- Activities like Brown-Bag discussions, fireside chats, leadership seminars, individualized coaching, and ongoing feedback are all part of leadership development.
- Community Service: During the program year, fellows create and carry out a high-impact, community-focused initiative that will improve lives in Lagos and bring about significant change.
- Fellowship Network: Participants become part of a robust alumni network that fosters unity, national integration, and a common goal while offering peer learning, mentorship, and teamwork.
Deadline: Opens in April 2026
