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…Building strategic
leadership for sustainable
development in Africa

We work with forces of positive change to empower citizens to transform society

See Our Impact

The Centre’s work is grounded on the understanding that the problems of the African continent can be located in leadership failures, wrong strategies and inappropriate development approaches.

Leadership

Building strategic leadership for sustainable development in Africa by investing in capacity building, value-driven principles, and strategic capabilities

Strategy

Strengthening performance in individuals and organizations through strong strategic thinking, strategy formulation, and execution, focused on building capacity.

Development

Implementing development programmes across Nigeria, working at community, state, national, and international levels with a strategy of maintaining cross-level linkages.

Our projects,
impacting lives & society

We measure our success by the positive impact we make in our society.

2450+

households pulled out of poverty

3250+

Africans equipped with leadership skills

325+

Rural communities reached

150+

Organizations equipped & strengthened

60+

Projects executed since 2010

6+

Leadership school centers across Nigeria

We measure our success by the positive impact we make in our society.

60

Projects Implemented

Successfully executed 60 projects since 2010.

2,976

Girls Returned to School

Facilitated out-of-school girls' reintegration in Adamawa State. Provided uniforms and learning materials in Adamawa State.

845

NGO Leaders Trained

Built senior management capacity in organizational development. Enhanced organizational development.

341

Niger Delta Youths

equipped with skills and strategies for participation in politics and transformed into agents of positive change.

2,759

Africans equipped

with strategic leadership skills.

1,262

Households in Kebbi State

graduated out of poverty through the Conditional Cash Transfer.

“Centre LSD empowered my voice and leadership as a woman. Now I serve on a project committee, advocating for inclusive development and better service delivery in our community.”

Mrs. Precious Goodluck Jessica

Community Organizer – Korokoro Tai, Rivers State

“Centre LSD showed me the PIA is an enforceable law, not talk. I rallied our leaders, formed structures, and boosted transparency. It changed my view—and our community’s development approach.”

Prince Stample Prosper

Community Advisor, Fierebagha-ama – Bayelsa State

“Through Centre LSD, I learned how to negotiate for our community's rights. That knowledge led to company accountability and ongoing needs assessments. We now engage from a place of strength.”

Chief Zion Kientei

Traditional Leader – Lasukugbene, Bayelsa State

“Centre LSD inspired my activism through a single training. I now amplify voices and push for awareness on community rights. That moment lit the path to purpose and leadership.”

Mr. Foster Apkore

Media & PR Officer – Orogun Kingdom

“Centre LSD was my rebirth. It reshaped my leadership mindset, opened national platforms, and helped me realize that leadership is a spiritual responsibility to serve the world.”

Amb. Austin Peacemaker Inaede

ECOWAS Youth Ambassador / Director, CCODED

“Centre LSD gave me the tools to launch Shieldthem. I learned ethical leadership and stakeholder engagement, which now drive how I create real, lasting change in vulnerable communities.”

Modupe Adelanwa

Founder, Shieldthem Support Organization

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Knowledge that fuels transformation

A dynamic digital library and central knowledge repository designed to amplify learning, inspire action, and drive development across Africa.

Discover a growing library of research, reports, toolkits, and multimedia content shaping Africa’s governance and development future. Curated for scholars, changemakers, and curious minds — all in one place.

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Our incredible achievements have been possible with support from phenomenal partners

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