Cohort 11 of the Young Political Leadership School Africa, Moronvia, Liberia, was attended by fifteen young Nigerians who are part of the Nottooyoungtolead initiative, under the direction of Executive Director Elvis Akpobi.

One of the leadership schools with the biggest effect and fastest growth, the YPLSA prepares young Africans for leadership and nation-building.

The US and Swedish ambassadors were present during the Cohort 11 induction event, along with President Joseph Boakai of Liberia, who was represented by the Vice President.

In a remarkable display of international recognition, Canadian Parliamentarian, David Smith, and City Councillor, Nick Mantas, have commended the Delta state Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, for his outstanding commitment to youth inclusion and development.

The commendation was disclosed by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Youth Mentoring and Development, Amb. Elvis Akpobi, in a press statement issued in Toronto.

Akpobi, currently on an official visit to Canada, highlighted the significant impact of the Governor’s developmental programs on the youths of Delta State.

“Governor Oborevwori’s initiatives are quite commendable, they’ve empowered countless young people in Delta State, and it is a testament to his leadership and dedication to the future of Nigeria.”

The commendation was presented in a letter of welcome to Amb. Akpobi, who is also the Executive Director of the NotTooYoungToLead initiative.

The letter, signed by David Smith, MPP for Scarborough Centre and Chair of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies, praised Akpobi for his tireless efforts in promoting youth empowerment and cultural exchange programmes.

We are set! Young change makers and emerging leaders from Nigerian will converge in Ontario Canada for this year’s Leadership and Nation building Conference.

What defines us as Nigerians is the constitution. Growing up in a roman catholic family , every Sunday before mass closes there is a session that says “Prayer for Nigeria in distress” this I prayer we have recited for more than a decade now but Nigeria keeps getting worse as grow older. Time helped me grow  up to new reality , i stop reciting that prayer not because I don’t believe in God but because I know it doesn’t take that long for God to answer any prayer . I told me self the bitter truth that God listen what we recite with our mouth but see what’s in our hearts which is quiet different from what we say, they are not in agreement a handful of us(citizens) praying for a better Nigeria , almost all of us that want a country that works , good governance to all of us means let us have our close person in Government so we can get our own part of the cake . We only hear what people say with their mouth we don’t know what’s in their hearts , and the reason our hearts as Nigerians are in different places is because we have anything that unifies us . What makes Nigeria, NIGERIA is the constitution, its a protocol and I don’t think God will do anything for us outside it . For me , I believe the solution of Nigeria is not in the bible or Koran , the constitution is what defines us as Nation, if as citizens and leaders we don’t know what is inside of it , live by it  , work by it then we will pray from now till Jesus comes and things will continue getting worse . Chapter 2 of the Nigeria constitution has everything we all desire for this Nation , it defines who we are, role of the Government , role of citizens. Our many of us , citizens and leaders are intimate with the words in the constitution which is meant to be the protocol of our dear country . It’s time we stop disturbing God on issues that affect Nigeria and start working on the protocol and DNA of this country. My name is Elvis Akpobi Executive Director Nottooyoungtolead initative What defines us as Nigerians is the constitution. Growing up in a roman catholic family , every Sunday before mass closes there is a session that says “Prayer for Nigeria in distress” this I prayer we have recited for more than a decade now but Nigeria keeps getting worse as grow older. Time helped me grow  up to new reality , I stopped reciting that prayer not because I don’t believe in God but because I know it doesn’t take that long for God to answer any prayer . I told me self the bitter truth that God listen what we recite with our mouth but see what’s in our hearts which is quiet different from what we say, they are not in agreement. A handful of us(citizens) praying for a better Nigeria almost all of us that want a country that works , good governance to all of us means let us have our close person in Government so we can get our own part of the cake . We only hear what people say with their mouth we don’t know what’s in their hearts , and the reason our hearts as Nigerians are in different places is because we have anything that unifies us . What makes Nigeria NIGERIA is the constitution, its a protocol and I don’t think God will do anything for us outside it. For me , I believe the solution of Nigeria is not in the bible or Koran , the constitution is what defines us as Nation, if as citizens and leaders we don’t know what is inside of it , live by it  , work by it then we will pray from now till Jesus comes and things will continue getting worse . Chapter 2 of the Nigeria constitution has everything we all desire for this Nation , it defines who we are  , role of the Government , role of citizens. Our many of us , citizens and leaders are intimate with the words in the constitution which is meant to be the protocol of our dear country . It’s time we stop disturbing God on issues that affect Nigeria and start working on the protocol and DNA of this country.

My name is Elvis Akpobi Executive Director Nottooyoungtolead initative.