LEAP Africa launches book on leadership for teenagers -

Caption L - R: Ahmed Umar, programme manager, LEAP Leadership Institute; Kehinde Ayeni, executive director, LEAP Africa; Anita Imoko, 15-year-old quality education advocate; Clare Omatseye, board chair LEAP Africa and managing director, JNC International Nigeria Ltd; Amabelle Nwakanma, director of programmes, LEAP Africa and Osarume Akenzua, programme manager, LEAP Africa, at the book launch in Lagos.

LEAP Africa, one of Africa’s leading non-profit organisations focused on youth leadership development recently launched ‘Navigating Your Teenage Years’, one of its latest book publications specifically designed for teenagers.

The book, which was launched in Lekki on Thursday 8 June 2023, offers an array of stories and valuable insights on how teenagers can embark on a journey of self-discovery and become catalysts for change within their communities.

The publication is a comprehensive resource material aimed at equipping teenagers with the essential tools for self-leadership, enabling them to unlock their full potential through self-awareness, expanding their horizons, and transcending societal constraints.

Clare Omatseye, board chair LEAP Africa and MD, JNC International Nigeria Ltd, said the new book exemplifies LEAP Africa’s unwavering commitment to generating insightful pieces that foster leadership development and drive transformative change in Africa.

According to her, the new book uses stories of some of LEAP Africa’s outstanding alumni to guide adolescents as they navigate their teenage years and serves as a resource for improving their agency into becoming transformational leaders and social change actors.

“We are incredibly thrilled to introduce ‘Navigating Your Teenage Years’ to the world. This book is a tribute to teenagers’ limitless imagination and adventurous spirit. We hope that readers will embark on an exhilarating journey and establish a deeper connection with their dreams and aspirations,” Omatseye said.

Kehinde Ayeni, executive director, LEAP Africa, said the organisation has published several thought-provoking pieces that aim to inspire and equip individuals, in addition to its latest publication ‘Navigating Your Teenage Years’.

“Through ‘Navigating Your Teenage Years,’ we aim to empower teenagers to become proactive agents of change in their own lives and communities. This publication is a valuable tool that will enable them to shape their futures and contribute positively to society,” Ayeni said, who disclosed that the new book is available in all leading bookstores nationwide and LEAP Africa’s offices.