The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) has appointed Prof. Adedeji Daramola as its new Deputy Chief Executive.
This is contained in a statement by Prof Elvis Otobo, Media Consultant, to Prof. Daramola, issued to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos.
According to the statement, the appointment of the deputy chief executive is in line with the institute’s transformative phase.
In his remark, Prof Daramola said, “ Our institute is not merely a centre of learning; it is a dynamic movement designed to empower visionary, ethical, and transformational leaders.
“We are committed to equipping Nigerian and African leaders with the skills necessary to foster peace and drive sustainable economic development.
“Together, we can build a legacy of ethical leadership, forge innovative pathways and secure a prosperous future for Nigeria and Africa,”.
The statement noted that the Institute was proudly guided by a distinguished Board of Trustees (BOT) whose members embodied Africa’s visionary leadership.
It said chaired by former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo, the board brings together eminent figures, including former and current heads of state such as Kgalema Motlanthe, Macky Sall and Ameenah Gurib-Fakim.
According to the statement, it also includes other renowned diplomats, academics and industry leaders, such Dr Amre Moussa, Amb. Desker, Profs. Benedict Oramah, Funmi Olonisakin and PLO Lumumba.
Also listed are Prof. Peter Okebukola, Dr Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, and Prof. Samuel Adedeji Daramola, among others.
The statement noted that this esteemed panel would provide strategic oversight and invaluable insights, ensuring that the OOLI’s programmes remained at the cutting edge of leadership development.
Founded by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the OOLI uniquely blends the discipline of military structure with the flexibility of academic rigour, to deliver world-class leadership training, it stated.
According to the statement, its comprehensive curriculum spans public policy, business innovation, diplomacy, sustainable development and a specialised track in wealth creation.
It added that the OOLI has a flexible learning options ranging from intensive three-month short courses, to nine-month postgraduate diplomas and two year masters-level specializations.
“The OOLI also offered a uniquely African perspective on transformative leadership aligning with global benchmarks, set by institutions such as the John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Bush Institute,” it stated.
Prof Damola, a seasoned and distinguished administrator, with a proven track record, now leads OOLI’s vital mission to reclaim Africa’s leadership narrative.
He urged stakeholders from both the private sectors to engage with the institute’s elaborate academic programmes as well as other collaborative initiatives.
