At Young Leaders Network (YLN), we believe in the power of young people to drive meaningful change. Founded on the vision of empowering youth and communities, YLN has been at the forefront of leadership development, education advocacy, and social impact initiatives across Nigeria.
Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: to equip young leaders with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to create sustainable change in their communities. Over the years, we have translated this vision into action—mentoring young changemakers, strengthening education systems, and fostering civic engagement.
At YLN, we are more than an organization; we are a movement—a collective of passionate individuals committed to building a better future, one empowered leader at a time
To inspire and empower young people to drive social inclusion, policy change, and community development.
A thriving and inclusive Africa where every young person is educated, empowered and actively engaged in driving sustainable development.
Values
At Young Leaders Network, our core values guide our actions and decisions. They are the foundation of our commitment to empowering youth across Africa.
We ensure that every individual, regardless of background or status, can contribute and participate.
We reject mediocrity and consistently push for quality and impactful results.
We believe in teamwork that creates greater impact than individual effort.
We embrace creativity, bold ideas, and adaptability in our approach.
We are committed to honesty, transparency, and accountability.
We approach our work with compassion and deep community care.
Our Team
Dedicated leaders driving our vision for youth empowerment across Africa.
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Secretary
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Our Team
Our dedicated staff members bring passion, expertise, and leadership to our mission every day.
Executive Director
Programs Manager, Quality & Inclusive Education
Program Manager, Active Citizen and Governance/Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment.
Knowledge Manager/Programs Manager, Climate Impact and Resilience
Head of Admin and Finance
State Coordinator, Nasarawa Office
Program Officer, Climate Impact and Resilience/Facility Manager
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Communications Officer
Finance Officer
Program Officer, Youth Leadership Entrepreneurial and Empowerment Program
Program Officer, Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment.
Gender and Safeguarding Officer
Procurement Officer
Program Officer, Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment.
Communications Assistant
Program Officer, Quality and Inclusive Education