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National Excellent
Leadership Award
& Lecture

Celebrating excellence, shaping the future, making your profile visible. A national platform for leaders whose work has quietly changed institutions, industries and lives.

Gold eagle-crested NELAL award trophy

National roadshow

Three cities. One mission.

NELAL is taking the celebration of excellence across Nigeria. Abuja, Lagos and Asaba will host ceremonies that bring honourees, leaders and partners together for nights of recognition and inspiration.

Abuja: 3 October 2026.

Lagos: 1 October 2026.

Asaba: 10 October 2026.

Reserve your place
NELAL Award and Lecture flyer: Lagos 1 October 2026 and Abuja 3 October 2026

Who this is for

Have you done the work?

In a nation rich with achievers, countless individuals are quietly transforming communities, building institutions and changing lives — yet much of it remains uncelebrated. NELAL exists to change that narrative.

  • Built a thriving business or career that impacted people
  • Inspired industries to standard, led teams, exceeded targets or built systems of leadership
  • Elevated lives, created opportunities for others, or driven societal impact
  • Developed skills, platforms or innovations that make life easier for others
  • Used your position to lift people and lead communities into purpose

Then this prestigious recognition is yours to claim. NELAL is a high-impact leadership platform committed to identifying, celebrating and amplifying the achievement of leaders making measurable differences.

Open to leaders from all sectors — not limited by location

Why it exists

Recognition with national IMPACT

Visibility for excellence

Bring quiet, measurable achievement into national and global view.

Higher standards

Encourage leadership practice that others can study and follow.

Emerging leaders

Inspire the next generation through proven, documented examples.

National development

Strengthen thought leadership, dialogue and policy-influencing conversations.

How recognition works

The process, step by step

01

Nomination

Submit yourself or nominate an outstanding leader.

02

Screening

The NELAL Selection & Advisory Council reviews eligibility and submitted information.

03

Assessment

Eligible nominations are evaluated against NELA's leadership criteria.

04

Verification

Selected nominees may undergo verification of submitted information or be invited for a chat.

05

Recognition

Successful honourees receive their official recognition.

06

Amplification

Honourees may access visibility and profile-amplification opportunities.

Class of 0326

Past awardees

Enjoy High-Level Networking. Connect with influential leaders, professionals, executives, and decision-makers across diverse sectors.

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Framework

35 leadership & excellence sectors

Recognition spans every sector shaping national progress — from technology and healthcare to maritime, diplomacy and human rights.

NELAL 35 leadership and excellence sectors framework

Visibility options

Select your Choice (See the benefits listed therein)

Silver

₦280,000

A balanced combination of visibility and physical recognition experience.

  • National recognition with commemorative plaque
  • Professionally developed leadership profile
  • Feature in one (1) national newspaper publication
  • 1 other social media platform / online presence
  • Participation in the physical recognition ceremony
  • Access to the NELA Leadership Network

Ideal for leaders who value both visibility and an in-person recognition experience.

Choose Silver
Most chosen

Gold

₦380,000

Broader media reach with the full in-person recognition experience.

  • National recognition with commemorative plaque
  • Professionally developed leadership profile
  • Feature in two (2) national newspaper publications
  • 2 other social media platforms / online presence
  • Participation in the physical recognition ceremony
  • Access to the NELA Leadership Network

Ideal for leaders building sustained visibility across national media.

Choose Gold

Diamond

₦480,000

For high-level leaders who desire maximum exposure and elevated positioning.

  • National recognition with commemorative plaque
  • Professionally developed leadership profile
  • Feature in three (3) national newspaper publications
  • 3 other social media platforms / online presence
  • Physical or virtual recognition ceremony
  • Access to the NELA Leadership Network

Ideal for individuals who want to dominate visibility and establish a strong national presence.

Choose Diamond

Super Option

₦480,000 and above — bespoke positioning, discussed directly with the secretariat.

Call 0810 122 3636

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Take your place in history

Complete the form and the secretariat will contact you within 24 hours with your nomination letter.

Cities: Abuja · Lagos · Asaba

Enquiries: +234 806 765 6463 · +234 810 122 3636 · +234 810 239 1737

You will be reached within the next 24 hours with your nomination letter by the secretariat.

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Enquiries

For partnerships, sponsorship, institutional collaboration, sector-based support and leadership development initiatives, reach the secretariat.