Raising a generation of nation builders
Equipping the next generation to lead with purpose, character and excellence
Generation Next is a year-long leadership and mentoring initiative connecting university students and recent graduates with experienced mentors, practical learning and opportunities to grow.
People. Purpose. Stronger nations.
Mentors
Seasoned people, giving time that changes lives
Pastors, business leaders, health professionals, academics and specialists who volunteer their experience to guide mentees through a year of growth.
Why it matters
True national transformation begins with the transformation of individuals
Nigeria has endured decades of poor leadership across political, corporate and social spheres. The consequences are visible in weakened institutions, economic hardship, eroded values and a declining quality of life for many citizens.
Without deliberate investment in values, skills and networks, the potential of our young population goes untapped. Generation Next closes that gap with structured learning, honest mentoring and access to people and opportunities that are otherwise hard to reach.
Our promise
A structured, mentor-led journey, not a one-off event, that walks with young people through a full year of growth.
Our belief
Equip individuals with identity, education, enterprise and a heart for community impact, and communities transform.
Find your route
Three ways into Generation Next
Students and graduates
A structured year of learning, mentoring and practical development designed to turn potential into purposeful contribution.
Explore the programmeVolunteer mentors
Give a few hours each month to shape an emerging leader through honest conversation, encouragement and constructive challenge.
Become a mentorInvestors and partners
Support a scalable pipeline of emerging leaders through funding, professional access, placements, expertise or in-kind support.
Explore partnershipOur focus areas
Four pillars. One purpose.
A holistic approach to developing change agents. Each pillar shapes a different part of a whole life, and together they form the backbone of the mentorship year.
Personal identity, values & relationships
Know who you are. Build relationships that matter.
A strong identity gives direction and purpose, values guide the choices you make, and healthy relationships and strong families build stronger nations.
Excellence in career & business
Create value wherever you work.
Encouraging excellence and innovation, equipping for professional and entrepreneurial success, and contributing to national economic growth.
Godly character & integrity
Character is the bedrock of leadership.
Integrity, accountability, discipline, humility and service, rooted in biblical principles for ethical leadership.
Corporate & political leadership
Lead systems with wisdom.
Preparing leaders for corporate, civil and political spaces who promote good governance and public-service values.
How the year works
Two contacts every month, twelve months of momentum
A monthly webinar for group learning, and a one-to-one session with a mentor, wrapped around reading and a practical 30-day action.
- 01
Monthly theme
One clear theme sets the focus for the month.
- 02
Webinar
A group learning session with teaching and discussion.
- 03
Reading
Selected books and resources that stretch your thinking.
- 04
Mentor conversation
A one-to-one session with an experienced mentor.
- 05
30-day action
A practical assignment or reflection to apply what you learn.
- Discover
- Register interest
- Selection
- Learn
- Meet a mentor
- Practise
- Reflect
- Grow
- Graduate
- Join the alumni community
- Give back
For investors and partners
Back a pipeline of emerging leaders
Philanthropic funders, foundations, CSR teams, sponsors and impact partners can contribute money, access, expertise, placements or in-kind support to a programme designed to multiply: every graduate becomes a potential mentor.
Be part of the solution
A call to purpose, responsibility and service, and an invitation to young Nigerians to help build what comes next. There is a place for you in it.