In a wave of transformative initiatives, human certification and empowerment programs are being scaled up globally to foster inclusive growth and leadership. In Nigeria, the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) recently graduated 262 young leaders from its Class of 2025, equipping them with ethical and evidence-based leadership skills. These graduates are now poised to redefine Africa’s development trajectory through people-centered governance. Meanwhile, Oman’s Vision 2040 Implementation Unit is rolling out a unified electronic training platform to provide specialized certifications for public sector employees. This initiative includes leadership training and job rotation guides aimed at boosting institutional performance and ensuring continuity of knowledge. On the individual front, stories like that of Mousam Kumari—who overcame personal and financial challenges to earn a degree from IIT Guwahati and land a job at a global bank—continue to inspire. Her journey underscores the power of education and certification in transforming lives. These developments reflect a growing recognition that human empowerment, backed by structured certification, is key to unlocking sustainable progress across industries and communities.
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The School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) on Tuesday graduated 262 youths from its Class of 2025, celebrating them as “unconventional leaders†equipped to drive Africa’s transformation through ethical, evidence-based, and people-centered leadership. The colourful ceremony, held in Abuja, underscored SPPG’s mission to nurture competent and values-driven leaders committed to redefining the continent’s development trajectory. Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of SPPG Africa, Mrs. Alero Ayida-Otobo, described the graduates’ capstone projects as “blueprints for Nigeria and Africa’s future.†She reminded the cohort that their certificates were “not a destination but a commissioning,†urging them to harness Africa’s human capital to build systems that uplift the vulnerable. The ceremony also featured a tribute to Somtochukwu (Sommie) Maduagwu, a 2023 graduate killed in a robbery. SPPG Chair, Mr. Frank Nweke II, and Ayida-Otobo honoured her legacy, charging the Class of 2025 to champion urgent reforms in Nigeria’s health and security sectors.
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Here are the full details on the recent leadership training milestone in Nigeria: 🎓 SPPG Graduates 262 Young Leaders in Abuja The School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 on October 4, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. This marked the culmination of an intensive program designed to equip emerging leaders with the tools to challenge poor governance and champion people-centered policies across Africa. 🧠Theme & Vision The graduation theme, “Embracing and Preparing Leaders of a New Global Order Where Africa Builds on Its Own Terms,†reflected SPPG’s mission to nurture a new generation of ethical, visionary leaders. The program emphasizes accountability, integrity, and evidence-based decision-making, aiming to disrupt traditional political norms and foster inclusive development. 🚶ðŸ½â€â™€ï¸ Citizens’ Solidarity Walk The two-day event began on October 3 with a symbolic Citizens’ Solidarity Walk through key parts of Abuja. This walk represented civic commitment and solidarity with the values of participatory governance.
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