ALIWA Convenes National Leaders to Reimagine Values-Driven Leadership at NLD


By NAN 

The African Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) has brought together leaders from public service, business, finance, technology, entrepreneurship, civil society, and media to reimagine values-driven leadership for national development. 

Emphasising the importance of values-based leadership. Mr Soji Apampa, the President of ALIWA Nigeria, made this known at the inaugural National Leadership Dialogue (NLD) at Radisson blu at Victoria Island in Lagos on Thursday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dialogue is with the theme “Reimagining Leadership in a Changing World”.

Apampa said the dialogue was held to provide a space for leaders to explore the personal values, institutional frameworks, and collaborative approaches needed to navigate today’s complex social, economic, and governance challenges.

The president explained that the NLD represented a key step in ALIWA’s mission to nurture values-driven leaders who move from individual success to societal significance. 

He said: “In times of uncertainty, leadership must be anchored in integrity, clarity, and a shared commitment to practical action, not symbolism. 

"Platforms like the ALIWA National Leadership Dialogue are critical to shaping leaders who can define reality honestly and work collectively to deliver meaningful change for our country.”

Delivering the keynote address, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah, an ALIWA Fellow and the Chairman of African Capital Alliance, highlighted integrity as the cornerstone of leadership. 

Enelamah, who is also a former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, said the Integrity in leadership cannot survive on good intentions alone. 

He said: "It must be reinforced by strong systems, transparency, and accountability—because leadership, when exercised as stewardship, has the power to transform nations.”

NAN reports that the dialogue featured two panels: one on building resilient leadership for the 21st century, focusing on ethical decision-making, inclusion and leading under pressure; 

The panelist are: Hadiza Bala Usman, special adviser to the President on Policy & Coordination and Head, Central Delivery Coordination Unit; Dr Demola Sogunle, Former CEO, StanbicIBTC Holdings, Corporate and Financial Services Leader,

Dr Rabiu Olowo, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria; Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director, Enough is Enough Nigeria, Civic and Governance Advocate

Abubakar Suleiman, MD/Chief Executive Officer. Sterling Bank Limited; Habiba Balogun, who is the moderator and the Director & Principal Consultant, Habiba Balogun Consulting Limited.

NAN reports that the second panel is on building resilient systems through governance, technology, partnerships, and institutional reform.

The panelists are: Olakunle Alake, the Vice-President, Dangote Industries Limited; Dr Tayo Aduloju, the Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Economic Summit Group

Carol Oyedeji, the Group Commercial Banking Head, EcoBank Transnational Incorporated; Kemi Onabanjo-Joseph, the Associate Partner, McKinsey & Co. 

Obianuju Uchenna, the Acting Country Director Nigeria, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI); Sanyade Okoli, who is the moderator for the second panel is also the SA to the President on Finance and the Economy

Together, the two sessions highlighted the need for principled individuals and strong, accountable institutions to drive sustainable national progress.

Additional sessions included a 2026 economic outlook by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and an ALIWA Fellow Impact Presentation by Amina Oyagbola, Founder of WISCAR..

Also is Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Founder of the Society for Corporate Governance showcasing the practical impact of ALIWA’s work on institutions and communities.

Through its Fellowship and Youth Leadership programmes, ALIWA equips leaders with the clarity, courage, and networks to translate personal influence into sustainable national impact.

NAN

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