The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has announced an impressive roster of speakers for the 2025 Lagos Leadership Summit, scheduled to take place on April 16th and 17th at the Konga Place in Lekki, Lagos. The summit, themed “Transformative Leadership: Developing Responsive, Adaptive, and Inclusive Models,” promises to deliver a rich blend of insights from leaders across government, business, culture, and social impact.
Key Speakers and Themes
Government and Public Service: The summit will feature prominent figures such as Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, and Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State. Other notable speakers include Bode Agoro, Head of Service, Lagos State, and Hon. Rukayat Shittu, Member of the Kwara State House of Assembly.
Cultural and Traditional Leadership: Esteemed royal dignitaries such as Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, and HM Ogiame Atuwatse III, The Olu of Warri, will share perspectives on how traditional leadership can influence youth engagement and nation-building.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Business and tech visionaries like Kennedy Ekezie, Founder of Limitless, and Ashish Thakkar, Group CEO of Y9, will provide insights on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Media and Creative Industry: Notable names from the media and creative industry, including Chude Jideonwo, Co-Founder of RED Media, and Omoni Oboli, Award-Winning Actress and Filmmaker, will discuss narrative leadership.
Social Change and Education: Renowned experts such as Folashade Adefisayo and Fela Durotoye will focus on values-based leadership in the social sector.
Additional Speakers and Activities
Other confirmed speakers include Ibrahim Salami, Fellow at the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, and Akin Akinpelu PhD, Professor of Leadership and Founder of AAL&D. The summit will also feature Folake Soetan, CEO of Ikeja Electric Plc. The event will include roundtable discussions, masterclasses, and workshops designed to equip attendees with practical tools for leadership development.
With physical slots fully booked, interested participants are encouraged to register for virtual access to engage with these thought leaders and contribute to shaping progressive leadership models.
