Call for Officially Green Leaders Fellowship 2026 is open now!!!
Convened by The Green Institute, the Officially Green Leaders Fellowship is a prestigious, fully funded national initiative designed to identify and equip one exceptional sustainability leader from each of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This immersive residency brings together emerging climate advocates, sustainability professionals, and community change-makers for an intensive week of advanced leadership training, strategic collaboration, and structured action planning.
The Fellowship is more than a training program — it is a coordinated national movement to institutionalize sustainability leadership across Nigeria.
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The Officially Green Leaders Fellowship selects 37 outstanding leaders — one from each state and the FCT— through a competitive, merit-based national process.
Selected fellows will participate in a high-impact residential leadership experience designed to:
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Strengthen climate governance and sustainability leadership capacity
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Equip fellows with practical tools for policy engagement and advocacy
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Develop structured state-level sustainability strategies
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Establish Officially Green State Sustainability Cabinets
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Build a coordinated national network of sustainability leaders
At the conclusion of the residency, each fellow returns to their state as an officially green state lead, responsible for implementing a 12-month sustainability action blueprint.
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The Residency Covers the following topics-
- Energy Transition & Green Innovation
- Climate Leadership & Governance
- State Green Action Blueprint Lab
- Advocacy & Strategic Communication
- State Sustainability Cabinet Formation
They are seeking visionary individuals who demonstrate:
- Proven commitment to sustainability or environmental action
- Leadership experience or strong leadership potential
- Capacity to mobilize stakeholders within their state
- Dedication to structured, measurable impact
Applicants may come from civil society, academia, public service, private sector, or grassroots initiatives.
A Landmark National Sustainability Activation
As part of the 2026 cohort, fellows will also contribute to a major national sustainability activation designed to position Nigeria prominently within the global climate leadership landscape. Details will be announced in due course.
Fellowship Outcomes
Within 12 months of the residency:
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37 Operational State Sustainability Cabinets
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Coordinated national sustainability campaigns
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State-level environmental initiatives implemented
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Strengthened youth-led climate advocacy nationwide
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A unified national ecosystem of sustainability leaders
Location:
NigeriaBenefits
The Officially Green Leaders Fellowship is fully supported to ensure equitable participation from all 36 states.
Selected fellows will receive:
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Full residential accommodation for the one-week residency
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All meals and refreshments throughout the program
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Transportation funding to and from the residency location
The fellowship removes financial barriers, ensuring selection is based solely on merit, leadership potential, and commitment to sustainability.
Eligibilities
- Be residents of one of Nigeria’s 36 states
- Demonstrate commitment to sustainability, climate action, or environmental leadership
- Show evidence of leadership potential or community engagement
- Be available to participate fully in the one-week residential program
Professionals, academics, civil society leaders, entrepreneurs, and grassroots organizers are encouraged to apply.
Eligible Regions: Open for Nigerian.Application Process
For application, go through the ‘Apply link’ and fill out the google form.
Application Deadline: August 26, 2026 (93 Days Remaining)
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