By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Lateef Jakande Fellowship is inviting applications from young graduates who are interested in leadership and development.
An initiative of the Lagos State Government, the fellowship is designed to cultivate young leaders and empower them with training and employment opportunities for life-changing impact.
The Fellowship is fully funded for one year and offers life-changing, non-partisan, and meritocratic leadership and employment opportunities to young Nigerians who desire to impact their generation.
The 2025 Lateef Jakande Fellowship, which is fully funded for one year, will offer first-hand experience into the process of governance at a state government level. Fellows will participate in roundtable discussions with policymakers across the public and private sectors and also engage in domestic and international policy trips.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Nigerian citizen with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
- 3 years’ work experience.
- Not older than 35 years.
- An NYSC certificate or an exemption letter otherwise.
Benefits
- First-hand work experience in the public sector based on a rotational basis within 6 months of the program.
- An opportunity to work on a major project focused on improving the lives of Lagosians.
- Ample network opportunities
Application details
- To apply for the Lagos State Fellowship Program, click on the official link.
- Successful applicants will be invited for a computer-based test.
- Applicants will be required to submit an essay to demonstrate their written communication skills
- Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for a competency-based interview.
The Lateef Jakande Fellowship, an initiative of the Lagos State Government, is seeking applications from young graduates interested in leadership and development. This fully funded one-year program aims to nurture young leaders by providing them with training and employment opportunities. As part of the fellowship, participants will gain first-hand experience in state governance processes, engage in discussions with policymakers, and participate in policy trips both domestically and internationally.
Eligibility for the fellowship includes being a Nigerian citizen with a minimum bachelor's degree, three years of work experience, not being older than 35 years, and possessing a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or exemption letter. Benefits of the program include rotational public sector work experience, involvement in major projects to improve the lives of Lagosians, and ample networking opportunities.
Applicants can apply through the official website and will undergo a computer-based test, submit an essay, and participate in a competency-based interview if shortlisted.
