PSLSIA Announces Launch of Aspiring Public Sector Employee Programme with Distinguished Guest Speaker HRH Muhammad Sanusi II

Fadekemi Ajakaiye 

The Public Sector Leadership and Social Innovation Academy (PSLSIA) is set to inaugurate its groundbreaking Aspiring Public Sector Employee Programme (APEP) with a launch event in Abuja. 

The event will be graced by the esteemed HRH Muhammad Sanusi II, former CBN Governor and former Emir of Kano, as the keynote speaker.

Championed by the visionary founder, Dr Noel Akpata, PSLSIA boasts eminent leadership with Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, former Minister of National Planning, and current Chairman Citi Bank Nigeria,  Dr Shamsudeen Usman (OFR, CON), serving as the Academy’s esteemed chairperson.

Dr Akpata expressed his enthusiasm about the launch, stating, “PSLSIA is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of public sector leaders in Nigeria and across Africa. Our commitment is underlined by the support and leadership of serving and retired Public Sector leaders from within and outside Nigeria who have served on the highest levels.”

The Academy has assembled the nation’s largest collection of serving and retired public sector leaders called it’s “Committee of Mentors (COM)”, 

fostering a mentorship-driven approach to groom emerging talents. 

Dr Shamsudeen Usman, Chairman of PSLSIA and the Committee of Mentors (COM) with his wealth of experience, adds a strategic dimension to PSLSIA’s mission.

The highlight of the launch is the initiation of the Aspiring Public Sector Employees Programme (APEP), designed to nurture new entrants into the Nigerian public sector landscape. 

Registered participants will benefit from training and mentorship provided by the distinguished PSLSIA Committee of Mentors.

To mark their completion, participants will be conferred with a Certificate of Participation during an elaborate graduation event broadcasted on national television, showcasing the program’s impact on shaping the future of public sector leadership.

The Public Sector Leadership and Social Innovation Academy (PSLSIA) is a pioneering initiative committed to nurturing the next generation of public sector leaders in Nigeria and Africa. With a focus on mentorship and strategic leadership insights, PSLSIA aims to build a robust community of experienced mentors and aspiring talents, fostering innovation and excellence in public service delivery.