The chief executive officer of RED,
Adebola Williams; chief of staff to the chief credit officer,
Barclays Africa Group, Sizwe Damane; founder of Joy, Inc., Chude
Jideonwo; aviation finance consultant, Makoena Mabusela; and popular
actress and film director, Omoni Oboli are among the emerging African
leaders announced to be part of the prestigious Archbishop Desmond
Tutu Leadership Fellowship 2018.
As a flagship leadership development
programme under The African Leadership Institute, the Tutu Leadership
Fellowship Programme welcomes an elite group of Africa’s highest
potential young leaders representing a wide range of sectors.
Among nearly 300 nominees of
outstanding qualities from over 30 African countries, the candidates
represent 10 African countries and various industries. Aged between
30-39, the selected candidates have demonstrated incredible wealth of
leadership talent among Africa’s youth.
Speaking after the announcement,
Adebola Williams said, “I am honoured to be selected among some of
the most talented and influential change-makers on the continent
driving new narratives and provoking action. The Tutu Leadership
Fellowship is one of Africa’s leading platform interested in
driving inclusive change for Africa communities, I have no doubt
whatsoever that this current generation of Africans have the
potential to truly transform the continent.”
The fellowship provides participants
with intensive learning and broad experience on the principles and
application of leadership, an opportunity to explore the issues and
specific characteristics of leadership in Africa, including the
global challenges and dimensions of an African leader.
Upon completing the programme, Tutu
Fellows return to play active roles in their respective communities,
countries and spheres of influence. As part of this network of global
leaders, all Fellows are expected to attend AFLI alumni events,
including functioning as ambassadors for the Fellowship across all
segments of society.
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