The Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) is a prestigious program founded by Rt. Hon. Femi Gbagabiamila, CFR, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The fully funded LMI fellowship aims to nurture and empower individuals with a keen interest in public service, governance, public administration, international relations, and leadership.

Requirements:

To be considered for the LMI Fellowship, you must:

  • you are an aspiring #legislator or public sector #leadership enthusiast
  • between ages 18-35, and
  • you are looking to hone your leadership skills, then this is for you.

Benefits

The Legislative Mentorship Initiative is fully funded. 

In addition, the program offers;

  • Hands-on mentorship from legislative experts
  • Exposure to real-world policy-making
  • Networking with high-level professionals
  • A platform to influence national development 

Method of Application

To apply for the 4th cohort of Gbajabiamila Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) fellowship, follow this steps;

  1. Visit our link in the “click here to apply” button below, then fill out the Google form attached to complete the application form.
  2. Make sure to provide accurate and detailed information to enhance your chances of selection.
  3. Share your thoughts on the questions below with us by answering in a word document and uploading the pdf version here on
    • Why are you interested in participating in the LMI Fellowship Programme and what do you expect to gain from this fellowship? (not more than 200 words)
    • How have you demonstrated Leadership in the past? (not more than 200 words)
    • The LMI values equity and inclusion regardless of gender or ability status, what is your stance on equity and how does it align with LMI values? (not more than 150 words)
  4. Upload a 1-min video on your interest in participating in the LMI Fellowship Programme (video size should not exceed 100MB)

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: October 14, 2025.