The programme also provides mentorship and opportunities to help participants grow into capable, confident leaders, with a particular focus on building critical soft skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, emotional Intelligence and decision making for effective leadership in any setting.
However, the recent orientation marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the next generation of African change makers. Held with much enthusiasm and purpose, the event brought together aspiring youth, women, and representatives of disadvantaged groups who are ready to take up the mantle of ethical and impactful leadership.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Momodou Mustapha Fanneh, Academy’s Founder, emphasized the urgent need to address the leadership vacuum in both public and private institutions, where many leaders lack a clear understanding of their institutions’ visions, missions, and core objectives.
He also highlighted the complexities of 21st-century leadership, which demands not just authority, but innovation, integrity, teamwork, time management, continuous learning, and the ability to respond to rapidly evolving challenges.
Prof. Fanneh also highlighted issues such as climate change, corruption, unethical behaviour, talent retention, low productivity, and ineffective decision-making as critical obstacles.
With a compelling vision to shape leaders and entrepreneurs for the 21st century, and a mission focused on developing highly motivated and self-directed youth and women, the FKF Leadership Academy is committed to creating meaningful social and economic impact.
Participants were introduced to a learner-centred curriculum designed to sharpen their skills in ethical leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective decision-making. The orientation concluded with a renewed sense of hope, passion, and commitment.
In a nutshell, the FKF Leadership Academy has positioned itself as a beacon of transformation, ready to empower a generation of leaders who will lead not with power, but with purpose, integrity, and service to humanity.
The FKF Leadership Academy is ready to cultivate a new era of dynamic leaders and entrepreneurs equipped to drive economic development and champion the Sustainable Development Goals.
