Women in Leadership, Governance and Politics Must be Mentored Effectively: The YWLP Template

A total of One hundred and eighty-six (186) women participated in the 3-part sessions of the 2015 edition of the Young Women Leadership Program (YWLP) by Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI), and funded by OXFAM in Nigeria. This program was an intensive mentorship training that brought choice facilitators who mentored women from all walks of life on practical subjects bordering on leadership, governance and political roles.

Facilitators included Mrs. Ijeoma Nwafor, Linus Okorie, Thelma Obaze of NTA, Adora Onyechere AIT, Godswill Ayemoba, Mrs. Uloma Nwosu, Dr. Ejike Orji, Barr. Ikechukwu Uzoma, Mr. Kelechi Agwuom, Mrs. Chikodi Alameyeseigha, Jenny Chisom Opara, Mrs. Nkiru Linus-Okorie, Imo State former Majority Leader, Comrade Iyke Ogbonna, Mrs. Munachi Onuzo, Pastor Alphonsus Eberendu, amongst others.

Keynote speakers for the program launch include Senator Grace Bent, Barr. Sharon Ikeazor, Chioma Ukwuagu (OXFAM), Uche Nwosu (Imo State), amongst other eminent Nigerians.

Strategy, Social Media and Leadership Development with Lisa L. Flowers, Muhammed Babandede, Linus Okorie at GOTNI Leaders Forum

It was a special GOTNI Leaders Forum yesterday, Mon. Feb 23 when  two professionals trained participants. With the theme "Strategy, Social Media and Leadership development", there was a Social Media strategy session, facilitated by American Social Media coach Lisa L. Flowers and there was a leadership strategy session handled by DCG, Operations and passports, Mr. Muhammed Babandede MFR. 

The sessions xrayed why any project must be done with a goal and target at heart amongst the fact that creative thinking and communication must go hand-in-hand. President of GOTNI, Linus Okorie was also at hand to state that Nigerian youth hold the key to a developed Nigerian and must decide to lead in their daily endeavours and interactions intentionally. So many participants who spoke  to a GOTNI reporter as well as AIT reporter who interviewed them, explained their willingness to put to work tips imbibed. 

Reacting to the question "Since everyone knows how to use the Social networking sites, why do we need a Social Media strategist"?, Flowers answered by saying "if we all can drive our cars, why do we need auto mecahnics"...This and more were great fall outs of the extremely exciting Leaders Forum session that will be talked about for several months ahead and influence lasting a long time.

Participants left knowing that Social media is a tool to be deployed meaningfully and positively as much as knowing that success in life is planned and not accidental.