Education
Abuja Leadership Center Trains Northeast Youths On Leadership
Joel Ajayi
The Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC) at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja, on Thursday held a Youth Leadership Clinic for secondary school prefects and student leaders from Borno, Bauchi, and Yobe States.
The event, which took place in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on September 11, 2025, also brought together young people who are in tertiary institutions, renowned academicians and representatives of the Borno State government.
Speaking at the event, Director of the Center, Professor Phillip Dahida, disclosed that the clinic was designed to provide a platform for young leaders in schools to express themselves while receiving training on leadership ethics and culture.
Professor Dahida’s thought-provoking address on youth leadership, civic engagement, and peacebuilding was well-received by participants, with the event providing an excellent platform for networking with youth leaders, policymakers, and development partners.
The occasion also strengthened the Center’s presence in the Northeast and further reinforced the Center’s commitment to building the leadership capacity of Nigerian youths for national development.
In his reaction following the successful youth leadership clinic for students in three northeastern states (Borno, Yobe and Bauchi), one of the participants, Comr. Shettima Umar applauded the Abuja Leadership Center and the University for organising such an impactful programme, which would go a long way in shaping the future of the teeming youth population in the region.
“I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Comr Mahmud Muhammad, Personal Assistant to the Vice President on Domestic and North East, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Youth Leaders Clinic in Borno, Yobe and Bauchi states.
“Your leadership and dedication to nurturing young leaders are truly commendable. I also commend the Abuja Leadership Centre for hosting this impactful event, which will undoubtedly shape the future of our youth,” Comr. Umar wrote on his Instagram page.
The Abuja Leadership Centre at Yakubu Gowon University is a TETFUND Centre of Excellence for Public Governance and Leadership, dedicated to enhancing public governance and leadership both in Nigeria and beyond.
Education
From Grassroots Football Administration to Academia: Nigeria Nationwide League One Chief Account Officer Adewale Earns PhD from Nasarawa State University
Cyril Ogar
The Chief Accountant officer of Nigeria Nationwide League NLO, Dr. Adeyinka Adewale has added a major academic milestone to his distinguished career, earning a PhD in Accounting from Nasarawa State University, in a journey that bridges football administration and scholarly excellence.
Born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr. Adewale has built a career defined by academic distinction, professional expertise, and leadership in financial management.
His doctoral research, titled “Effect of Ownership Structure on the Value of Listed Financial Companies in Nigeria,” offers a rigorous empirical analysis of how ownership configurations influence firm valuation, contributing significantly to the discourse on corporate governance in emerging markets.
Dr. Adewale’s academic journey reflects a steady pursuit of excellence.
He holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Lagos State Polytechnic, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Public Accounting, and now a PhD—further cementing his reputation as a scholar-practitioner.
A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA), he has amassed extensive experience in financial systems management, budgeting, and institutional administration.
He currently serves as Head of Finance and Administration at the , Nationwide League One (NLO) where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations supporting national football development.
Beyond administration, Dr. Adewale has made notable contributions to academic research, with publications in the KASU Journal of Accounting Research and Practice.
His works, including studies on institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and firm value, underscore his deep engagement with issues of corporate governance and financial performance.
His research is grounded in advanced econometric methods, particularly panel regression analysis, enabling detailed examination of firm-level data over time and offering insights into the relationship between ownership structures and organizational performance.
With research interests spanning corporate governance, ownership structure, firm valuation, and public sector financial management, Dr. Adewale remains committed to advancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency across both public and private sector institutions.
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