The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has announced an impressive list of speakers for the upcoming Lagos Leadership Summit 2025. The event will take place on April 16th and 17th at Konga Place in Lekki, Lagos, and is expected to bring together influential leaders from various sectors.
The theme for this year’s summit is ‘Transformative Leadership: Developing Responsive, Adaptive, and Inclusive Models’. The summit aims to bring fresh ideas, practical solutions, and bold leadership perspectives that will drive positive change in Nigeria and beyond.
Among the notable speakers at the summit are Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, who will serve as the Chief Host; Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State; and Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, Executive Secretary of LJLA and convener of the summit. These leaders are set to kick off important discussions on leadership, governance, and societal transformation.
The event will feature a variety of distinguished speakers from public governance, business, culture, and social impact. Some of the key figures include:
- Bode Agoro, Head of Service, Lagos State
- Hon. Rukayat Shittu, Member of the Kwara State House of Assembly
- His Worship Fabrice Brad Rulinda, Lord Mayor of Entebbe, Uganda
- Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director of LAWMA
- Charles Odii, CEO of SMEDAN
These leaders will discuss how inclusive governance and reformative leadership can help meet the needs of society.
The summit will also explore the role of traditional leadership, with royal dignitaries such as:
- Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife
- HM Ogiame Atuwatse III, The Olu of Warri
- Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, The Emir of Zazzau
- HRM Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, The Oniru of Iruland
These royals will talk about how traditional leadership can play a key role in engaging young people and contributing to nation-building.
In addition to governance and tradition, the summit will focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Business leaders like Kennedy Ekezie, Founder of Limitless; Ashish Thakkar, Group CEO of Y9; and Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder of Rise Networks, will share their insights on how entrepreneurship can drive social change.
The summit will also feature media and creative industry influencers such as Chude Jideonwo, Co-Founder of RED Media; Omoni Oboli, Award-Winning Actress; and Moses Babatope, CEO of The NILE Media Entertainment. These personalities will discuss how the media and entertainment sectors can shape narratives and influence leadership.
Social change advocates, educators, and leadership experts will also be part of the discussions. Speakers like Folashade Adefisayo, Principal Consultant at Leading Learning Ltd; Fela Durotoye, CEO of The GEMSTONE Group; and Debola Deji-Kurunmi, Founder of IMMERSE Coaching Company, will focus on values-based leadership in the social sector.
Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, the Executive Secretary of LJLA, expressed her excitement about the event. She said, “The summit will bring together diverse voices for bold and inclusive conversations. We want every attendee to leave inspired and ready to lead.”
The summit will also host roundtable discussions on topics such as “Breaking the Ceiling: Women in Leadership” and “The Royal Pact: Uniting Tradition and Youth for Nation-Building”. Masterclasses on topics like creative industry strategies and emotional intelligence will provide practical tools for personal and professional growth.
With physical slots already filled, those interested in attending are encouraged to register for virtual access to be part of this transformative event.
