The Green Institute is currently accepting applications for its Officially Green Leaders Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply fot it.
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.
Climate Leadership & Governance
Energy Transition & Green Innovation
Advocacy & Strategic Communication
State Green Action Blueprint Lab
State Sustainability Cabinet Formation
Applicants must:
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.
Apply for The Green Institute - Officially Green Leaders Fellowship