By Fémi Èsan
The Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program (ELMP) has officially entered its fifth phase as Glean Africa welcomes a fresh cohort of over 70 participants into its prestigious leadership training program.
This follows the successful graduation of Cohort 4 in February, marking another milestone in Glean Africa’s commitment to grooming transformational leaders across various sectors in Africa.
Speaking during the official welcome session titled “The Transformative Influence of Mentoring on Society’s Future,” the Founder of Glean Africa, Dr. Jimlas Opeyemi Ogunsakin, reaffirmed the organization’s mission to build a generation of purpose-driven leaders, saying “ELMP is poised to equip emerging leaders with the skills, knowledge, and attitude to achieve sustainable success in their personal and professional lives, enabling them to grow in excellence through continuous learning and quality mentoring while leading with confidence, vision, and impact.”
He further emphasized the program’s commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to opportunities for emerging leaders regardless of their background, race, gender, tribe, ethnicity, or disabilities.
The new cohort will undergo regimented training in Leadership and Governance, Self-Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Policy Development, Strategic Thinking, and Community Engagement, among other areas.
The program, known for its intensive and immersive approach, will feature mentorship from top industry leaders, networking opportunities, and hands-on projects aimed at fostering real-world impact.
The introductory class, held on Saturday, set the tone for what promises to be a transformative journey for participants.
Sharing their initial thoughts, one participant, and a Graduate of Accounting from Ogun State, Balogun Rahimot Ayomide described the session as “an insightful introduction to ELMP. I have learned so much already, and this is just the beginning. I’m looking forward to the class on the psychology of self-leadership.”
Speaking further, she highlighted the mentorship model of the program, stating, “Mentors don’t dictate paths; they empower mentees to forge their own.”
For many other participants, joining the program already feels like a defining moment, as Ajibona Temiloluwa Osprey from Owerri added, “This is the best decision I have made this year. From the introduction alone, I have already sensed how much I’ll gain from this program.”
With this new cohort, Glean Africa continues to expand its impact, shaping the future of leadership by empowering young minds with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to drive change in their communities and beyond.