Apply now. Showcase the issues in your ward. Propose bold solutions. The best ideas get implemented after March 2027.
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Showcase the issues in your ward and suggest solutions. Participants with winning ideas get to attend leadership training in England in October 2026 and a place on the BAT-PLA as leaders in waiting and ideas implemented after election in March 2027.
The Asiwaju Leadership Sprint identifies bold, solution-driven individuals ready to create visible change in their communities before the March 2027 elections. Proof of capacity is everything.
Individuals who know their ward's real problems and have ideas to fix them.
Specific, actionable solutions — not vague promises — to the biggest issue in your ward.
Winning ideas get implemented on the ground — not just talked about.
Three powerful outcomes for the most impactful applicants.
October 2026 — intensive governance programme, fully sponsored.
Your official place on the BAT-PLA as a recognised leader in waiting.
Your winning solution gets implemented in your ward after March 2027.
Before applying, make sure you meet all of the following requirements.
Applicants must be between 19 and 40 years old at the time of application.
You must be a resident of Ibadan North East Local Government Area.
Your proposed solution must address a specific issue within Wards 1 to 12 of Ibadan North East.
Your solution must fall within one of the four approved focus areas listed below.
Your proposed solution must fall within one of these four focus areas.
Solutions focused on improving healthcare access, health education, or community wellness initiatives.
Initiatives that enhance educational opportunities, skills development, or learning access for all ages.
Projects addressing waste management, clean energy, sanitation, or environmental sustainability.
Creative solutions leveraging arts, technology, entrepreneurship, or innovative community approaches.
Applications are open for young leaders committed to making a difference in Ibadan North East.