Sponsors
The Nigeria Leadership Initiative would like to gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organizations that have provided financial and in-kind support towards our seminars, projects and initiatives.
Partners
NLI seminars are modeled after those held by the Aspen Institute’s myriad of leadership offerings, from the Henry Crown Fellowship Program to the Africa Leadership Initiative. As such, they are text-based and moderated by skilled professionals whose role is not to teach but to prompt informed dialogue among all assembled. The emphasis is on creating a spirited and engaging dialogue among all participants that will lead to a collective commitment to action.
Sponsors
NLI continues to receive donations from individuals and coporations. These generous donations help to ensure the development and sustenance of initiatives that are focused on the long-term development of Nigeria. .
Below is a sample of our corporate sponsors:
First Bank Nigeria Plc is a major contributor to the economic advancement and development of Nigeria. First Bank comitted to sponsoring two Future Leader seminars each year from 2008 – 2010. They are also the lead sponsor of our Business Plan Competition.
The World Bank is a vital Source of Financial and Technical Assistance to developing countries around the world. They have partnered with NLI on our capacity building initiative. We hope to continue the partnership in capacity building and form new relationships with Bank.
Stanbic IBTC is part of Africa’s largest Bank. Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC continues to play a significant role in some of the largest capital markets deals not only in Nigeria but in the continent as well. Stanbic will be sponsoring NLI’s Prize for School Initiative. They have given NLI fund to sponsor 3 out of the 6 schools.
Virgin Nigeria (VNA) is Nigeria’s private sector flag carrier, 51% owned by Nigerian institutional investors and 49% owned by Virgin Atlantic. The airline was formed in September 2004. VNA has donated a number of airline tickets to sponsor NLI fellows and Associates participating in our yearly Seminars.
KLM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a worldwide company based in the Netherlands. Since their merger in 2004, KLM works closely with Air France within the AIR FRANCE KLM holding company. KLM has donated airline tickets to sponsor NLI fellows and Associates participating in our yearly Seminars.
With more than 1000 lawyers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, Dechert has practices in a number of fields including: complex litigation, finance, real-estate and financial services. Dechert LLP acts as NLI’s legal advisor on a pro-bono basis.
NLI appreciates Zenith’s Bank support in sponsoring our Annual Dinner. We look forward to more partnerships with Zenith Bank.
NLI appreciates UBA Bank’s support in sponsoring our Annual Dinner. We look forward to extending the partnership between UBA and NLI.
Individuals/Friends of NLI
NLI has received financial as well as Inkind Support from many Individuals. We are very grateful to these individuals as they understand the value NLI brings to the future development of our Great Country.