About LGI
Empowering young leaders to build the Nigeria we all deserve.
Lead Generation Initiative is a non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 2020 to cultivate youth interest in governance, social inclusion, and democratic participation across Nigeria.
Who we are
A movement, an institution, a nationwide network.
LGI is dedicated to empowering young people to transform creativity, energy, and aspirations into sustainable community impact. We believe every young Nigerian deserves a voice that shapes the nation’s future.
Through community-focused programs, mentorship, and structured leadership pathways, we equip youth and women to lead change, strengthen civic responsibility, and build lasting systems that drive good governance and national development.
Our nationwide footprint spans 12 zonal heads, 74 state and FCT coordinators, and grassroots focal points down to the ward level, supporting over 13,000 active members and an extended reach of 2.7 million young Nigerians.
Vision
To be Nigeria's foremost organized youth movement — championing socio-political, economic, and cultural transformation while advancing sustainable development.
Mission
To develop and support a new generation of leaders with the skills, values, and socio-political awareness to drive civic participation, economic empowerment, gender inclusion, and sustainable development across Nigeria.
L · E · A · D · E · R · S · H · I · P
Ten values that anchor every program, partnership, and decision at LGI.
L
Leadership
E
Equality
A
Accountability
D
Democracy
E
Empowerment
R
Rights & Responsibility
S
Service & Stewardship
H
Human Development
I
Inclusion
P
Participatory Citizenship
Objectives
Five commitments that frame our institutional work.
01
Empower young Nigerians to take active, enduring roles in the nation’s political and economic sectors.
02
Establish a resilient institutional framework that advances socio-political transformation and equitable governance.
03
Cultivate a dynamic network of visionary young people and women in entrepreneurship and enterprise development.
04
Champion gender equity and women’s leadership in governance and decision-making systems.
05
Nurture a generation of transformative leaders with the mindset, skills, and values to improve Nigeria’s socio-political and economic landscape.
Governance
A leadership structure built for accountability.
LGI is led by a board and executive team responsible for strategy, programs, finance, operations, and communications. Day-to-day delivery is coordinated through zonal heads, state and FCT coordinators, and a structured network of local-government and ward focal points.
Board / Executive Director
Strategic direction
Program Director
Program architecture
Project Lead
Delivery and outcomes
Finance / Grant Manager
Fiduciary stewardship
Operations Officer
Network coordination
Communications Officer
Voice and visibility
Leadership team
The people behind LGI.
A multidisciplinary team driving strategy, programs, operations, finance, and communications across our nationwide network.
Ayobola Peller
Executive Director
Jedidiah Kolade
Program Director
Iroseye Akintuyi
CFO / Grants Manager
Ekpa Stanley Ekpa
National Secretary
Jochebed Okechukwu
Operations Manager
Mustapha Hadi
Training Coordinator
Abigail Mesarawon
National Coordinator
Kola Popoola
PR, Comms & Media
Raphael Diejomoah
MEL Officer
Partners
In partnership with mission-aligned institutions.
LGI’s programs are made possible through collaboration with civic, philanthropic, and private-sector partners advancing youth leadership and good governance across Nigeria.
