Lagos Assembly moves to establish Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy

By Sodiq Adelakun

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday has taken a step towards establishing the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, with a bill seeking to establish the academy scaling a second reading on the floor of the House. 

The bill, which was committed to the House Committee on Education for further processes, aims to create a leadership academy that will nurture future generations and boost the state’s educational drive.

“This will create educational models that buttress the experience in legislative and executive prowess in the state,” said Deputy Majority Leader, Adedamola Kasunmu. 

Another lawmaker, Femi Saheed, noted that the academy would serve as a customised leadership academy that will grow Lagos youths culturally, socially, and academically.

The academy, named after a former governor of the state, Lateef Jakande, has already seen the graduation of its pioneer fellows, with new fellows inducted on Thursday. 

The bill has been praised by lawmakers as a forward-looking initiative that will help build leaders with extra knowledge and problem-solving skills.