The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) on Friday August 27, 2021 graduated the first set of teens from its youth program, Young Ambassador for Development (YAD). The Young Ambassadors for Development (YAD) is the youth arm of the Centre and it’s Programs are designed to introduce young people to development knowledge.
A press release by Ms. Frances Igwilo, Program Assistant and Malala champion said, the eleven teens graduated are between ages 10-16.
Courses offered at the one week YAD programme include communication, public speaking, listening and 21st century digital skills, team building and the concept of leadership.
The training culminated in an excursion to the office of the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Senate President, Dr Otive Igbuzor. Take home of the visit was the advisory by the chief of staff for young people to prepare themselves to lead for today not just for tomorrow.
Prizes were given to the best graduating teens who distinguished themselves both at the training and at the quiz competition.
She expressed optimism that the graduands will grow and manifest exemplary leadership skills in their future endeavors.
Youth and well-meaning Nigerians are enjoined to follow proceedings via centre LSD social media platforms to view the event.
