{"id":26260,"date":"2026-03-24T09:41:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glorno.com\/?p=26260"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:41:29","slug":"lagos-state-lateef-jakande-fellowship-program-2026-fully-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glorno.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/lagos-state-lateef-jakande-fellowship-program-2026-fully-funded\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos State Lateef Jakande Fellowship Program 2026 \u2013 Fully Funded"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Young Nigerian graduates are now eligible to apply for the Lagos State Government&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For interested candidates, this guide offers comprehensive information on the prerequisites, advantages, and application procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a citizen of Nigeria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possess a minimum of three years of professional experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be younger than thirty-five<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>own at least a bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possess a current exemption certificate or have completed NYSC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lagos State Government is the host.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Category: Fellowships | Training Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nigeria is a qualifying nation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits include networking opportunities, leadership development, training, and job prospects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits :<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Academy is a one-year fellowship program that provides the following advantages:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Experience: Fellows shadow members of the Lagos State Cabinet to obtain practical experience; rotations start after six months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities like Brown-Bag discussions, fireside chats, leadership seminars, individualized coaching, and ongoing feedback are all part of leadership development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c4c3909946df9507532806fa9b962796\"><strong>Deadline: Opens in April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d2b37a03410c3cab5165aaaca0204956\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ljla.academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d84f5809abc29736c9bcea08d8a73a6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispionline.it\/en\/publication\/nigeria-overdue-economic-reforms-will-require-deft-handling-136856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young Nigerian graduates are now eligible to apply for the Lagos State Government&#8217;s Lateef Jakande Fellowship Program 2026. 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