THE SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (SOGP)

The School of Government and Politics (SOGP), has been inspired by the critical and overarching essence of  creating a critical mass of political leaders, regenerated leaders currently in service as well as next generation public service professionals to evolve and drive  strategic and systematic policies and programmes to maximise Nigeria’s potentials as well as enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy and league of nations. In response to the seemingly intractable leadership crisis in Nigeria, SOGP exists to strengthen and expand leadership capacity as well as promote citizens engagement initiatives that result in an enlightened, empowered electorate, civil society organisations and critical stakeholders demanding stewardship from elected leaders.  

The vision of the SOGP is to activate nation changers, reformers and believers to become influencers in the sphere of Government and Politics  through structured professional development programmes and initiatives to build transformational leaders in Government and Politics. It has become imminent and urgent to evolve a development and governance paradigm undergirded by strong servant-spirited, leadership in the executive, legislative and administrative arms of government imbued with a sense of mission and equipped to serve in their respective spheres and capacities.

Gearing the  machinery of governance to achieve the cardinal objective of forging the institutional and intergovernmental linkages which facilitate the design and delivery of public policies that engender accelerated, inclusive and integrated, multi-sector economic development on a sustainable basis. SOGP draws its existential paradigm and operational strategy from our deep understanding of the time tested  role of Christian archetypes and systems in the emergence of progressive nations. SOGP will become the veritable vehicle to prepare the Josephs, Esthers and Daniels of our time to be exemplars of good leadership as well as catalysts for social change and development.

Recognising Government as one of the Seven Mountains of influence in any society, SOGP’s mandate is to bridge the gap between Church and society; engage the tools of advocacy, mentoring, education and training for social, economic and national transformation. Through the programmes and initiatives, the School of Government and Politics seeks  to prepare reform spirited citizens, change agents and leaders and inculcate values of honesty, faithfulness, loyalty, patriotism, truthfulness, accountability, prudence and hard work in order to strengthen the moral fabric of the society and boost ethical reorientation, good democratic and public governance in the nation.

The School of Government and Politics will bridge ongoing interventions by different institutions and platforms directed at  enlightening, preparing, building capacities, capabilities and understanding of public leadership as well as the citizenry.

The strategic direction for SOGP is provided by a Governing Council as well as The Thinkers Circle who are engaged in curating the programmes and initiatives of the Institution.