In 2019, I was inspired to start TLEG, The League of Extra-Ordinary Gentlemen (1 Chronicles 12:32), a fellowship for young men from ages 16 to 40 for Guidance, Mentorship, Discipleship, and Strategic Positioning.
I strongly believe that we need to raise and train boys differently for the world to be a better place.
The challenges:
- I see a lot of young men who are not willing to take responsibility. Responsibility for their own lives, choices, and family.
- I see young men given to vices, gangs, drug abuse, and alcoholism.
- I see a lot of young men who are unable to get their lives back on track due to bad choices.
- I see young men who crave someone to hold their hands on the journey of life.
- Why are we raising boys strictly as providers? Why are we leaving the responsibility of making a home to women? Why are there so many men unable to connect to their wives and children emotionally?
Proposed solutions:
- A fellowship for young men between ages 16 and 40 for Guidance, Mentorship, Discipleship, and Strategic Positioning.
- They will be forming a network of reliable connections, helping each other grow while creating opportunities.
- The fellowship will be for building capacity, scholarship, networking, and helping young boys become responsible and well-respected men in society.
Vision:
- To raise a new generation of young men. Men of integrity, value, and purpose. Men who will carry kingdom wealth and influence here on earth to fulfill God’s agenda in these end times
- To create a network of 10 million men every ten years.
Mission:
To achieve the above, we will create:
- Capacity-building programs
- A 6-month mentorship fellowship annually
- Topic-specific conferences are held quarterly.
- Academic scholarships
- Business funding
Annual 24-Week Mentorship Programme: How It Works
The mentorship program is an annual program that runs for 24 weeks.
Applications open on May 1 and close on June 30 each year. Mentoring sessions begin in July and end in December each year. All candidates interested in the mentorship program are to apply via an application portal that uses their details to determine their eligibility.
Successful candidates are then paired with mentors who will guide them on different topics all through the program. Mentors will make final recommendations for mentees after the completion of the program. A mentee can be recommended for a scholarship, business funding, or further assistance.
For the mentees
- Mentees are required to be committed to the entire program by being available for meet-ups and conversations.
- Mentees are required to be cordial and respectful to their mentors all through the program.
- Mentees are not allowed to make financial demands throughout the period of the program.
- Requesting such will result in ending the mentee’s participation in the program.
- Mentees are expected to learn as much as possible, using the experience of the mentor as a ladder.
- Mentees are required to create time to meet up with the mentor’s schedule.
For the mentors
- Mentors are encouraged to give as much time as possible to their mentees.
- Mentors should not offer any form of financial support directly to the mentees. All such support should be routed through the program and will be handed over to the mentee only at the end of the entire program.
- All we ask for is time on the part of all parties involved and the willingness to see the change in the lives of others.
- Mentors are expected to follow the weekly guidelines on selected topics but are allowed to teach and inspire beyond the guidelines.
- Personal experiences and opinions are allowed, but it is important to tell the mentee from which perspective the mentor is speaking; this, we believe, will enable the mentee to make rational decisions.
- Mentors are allowed to link mentees with non-financial opportunities that can further boost their chances of success.
- Mentors will also advise and recommend mentees for sponsorship and funding.
We expect this meeting to be held at least once a week throughout the duration of the program. This meeting can be held virtually or physically.
Meet The Mentors
Ayomipo Amiola
I am a Doctor in Psychiatry registered to practice in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. I received my Medical Degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife and graduated in the first 10 percentile of my class.
In addition to my clinical career, I am a wannabe Christian theologian who impacted by the reality, simplicity and truth of the Christian scriptures strives to personally apply it and find creative ways to help others understand it and apply it to daily life.
When I’m not in the consulting room, I enjoy reading, listening to music, writing poetry, and plodding through the difficulty of maintaining an active blogging career. 🙂
Sebastine Okonofua
Engr. Sebastine Okonofua is the founding Principal Partner of APTRON CONSULTS LIMITED.
He studied Electrical/Electronics Engineering (B.Eng) from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma – Edo State, and Project Management (MSc) from the University of Roehampton, UK.
He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and a registered engineer by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
He is also a fellow of the Institute of management consultants (FIMC) and a certified management consultant (CMC).
With over 16 years in engineering consulting and construction, he has been involved in several projects and in developing human capacities through training.
His passion is to see that individuals discover ‘early’ their purpose and maximize their potential. He believes in the doctrine of ‘living life to the fullest’.
In addition to his professional career, he is also a Pastor and enjoys ministering to & counseling young people, reading, singing, and playing the piano.
Damilola Fasoranti
Damilola is an award-winning Social Entrepreneur with 9 years experience of in interfacing with citizens, the public, and private institutions in Africa to create sustainable solutions to youth unemployment and education problems.
He is the Chief Listener at Prikkle Academy, where he co-creates ‘schools without teachers’ with rural stakeholders to uncover their potential, then mobilize it to create street-smart solutions.
In 2017, he launched Nigeria’s first solar-powered grassroots innovation hub (called a makerspace) to unleash the ingenuity, talent, and passion of Nigerian youths.
He has reached more than 15,000 Students and Youth in Africa and Asia engaging communities to create home-grown projects through innovative global thinking.
He is the Country Director of IOBE (International Organization of Business & Engineering) in Nigeria, a 2015 kanthari Fellow, India; 2017 Dalai Lama Fellow, USA; 2017 SIP Fellow-LEAP Africa, Nigeria; 2018 Global People’s Fellow, USA; 2019 African Presidential Leadership Program Alumni, Egypt and others.
Abayomi Adewumi
Abayomi Adewumi is a business development consultant with vast experience working with Small & Medium Enterprises.
He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC) and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI).
Abayomi recently got recognized as one of the 100 Royal African Youth Leadership Forum Ambassadors which was awarded by His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the paramount ruler of the ancient Kingdom of Ife and the leader of the Yoruba race.
Abayomi has a degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and several certifications from notable institutions such as the Lagos Business School, Africa Management Initiative, Kenya & Bocconi University, Milan, Italy.
He has impacted over 1500 business owners directly and over 5000 indirectly through his seminars and training. He has consulted on projects from the design to implementation stages for a number of noteworthy enterprises including the Nigeria Association of Cassava Growers, Iyanu (USA), MeToo (USA), Actualise (UK), ByteHub, 2wenty2 Hospitality (Ghana) FirstBank, Access Bank, CTL, TrendCorp, Naveen Healthcare, Olivedoc, Adept, just to mention a few.
He is very passionate about reading, impacting lives positively, networking, public speaking, and of course, turning businesses around.
Ayodele Adeyeye
Dr. Ayodele Adeyeye is a missionary burdened with reaching the most remote and often neglected people with the gospel of Christ.
He is trained as a Christian Educator at Vision’s International University, California. He also holds a Master of Arts in Missiology from the Redeemer’s University, accredited by Redeemer’s College of Missions, Nigeria.
He is also a trained Veterinarian from the Premier University of Ibadan. He worked for about a decade with an indigenous Veterinary Pharmaceutical company whose principals are world leaders in pharmaceuticals, biologicals, and animal feeds.
He rose to become an Executive Portfolio Manager before his voluntary resignation to give himself wholly to the works of ministry. He has been totally committed and active, saying “Yes, Lord” in Ministry, Leadership, Evangelism, and Church Planting since 2008. He is currently laboring as Missions Director of the Oke-Ogun Missions Board of the Calvary Crusaders Ministries, Nigeria.
He has pioneered a mission-minded local church in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, his missions sending base, where he and his wife lead an army of end-time harvesters. He is gifted in the ministry of Intercessory and Prophetic prayers with which he offers proven spiritual guidance and assistance to believers in the body of Christ. He is a seasoned interdenominational revivalist featuring in crusades and programs across the body of Christ.
Ayotomiwa Adekahunsi
Ayotomiwa Adekahunsi has an Electrical Electronic Engineering degree from one of the top universities in Nigeria, he also has a postgraduate diploma from the Emeritus Singapore and also has experience in managing IT companies.
He worked at the Securities Division at Goldman Sachs International London before joining his father at Q-tech Nigeria.
He has gone on to consult on various energy projects such as a hybrid mini-grid, installing substations, and construction of line projects with notable companies like Protogy, AEDC, and IBEDC.
Olugbenga Ojubanire
Oluwagbemiga worked with Wesley University of Science and Technology Ondo, Ondo State Nigeria before joining PM Hub where he developed a few projects to develop the competence of Nigerian Undergraduates. He moved in fully as a team member in 2014 when he started a training center in Ondo state in partnership with National Youth Service Corp, NYSC. He developed marketing strategies that converted more than 100 students in one year and also had a break-even in 4 months. ‘Gbemiga was in charge of the organization’s operations, coordinating more than 15 training centers and helping redefine business processes.
He is a certified Project Manager with more than 7 years of experience in human capital development projects. He is a training consultant with special expertise in leadership and enterprise capacity development. Among other recognitions, he was awarded the 2019 Leadership Personality of the Year by Prestige Anchor Leadership, Empowerment and Capacity Building Awards (PALEC) and the 2020 Community Impact Award by the Southwest Nigeria Excellence Awards.
As another soft interest, he holds a certificate in Caring for Infants with Severe and Acute Malnutrition from the University of Southampton, UK.
He also lectures in the Resource Management Unit of the Department of Consumer Sciences and Hospitality Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and is currently on a doctoral study scholarship of the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council with a focus on Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
Mayowa Fasoyinu
Mayowa Fasoyinu is a Business Development Partner at e86 Limited.
As a brand strategist, he is armed with design tools and strategies that help individuals and organizations become more profitable.
With over 10 years of combined experience in public health, financial/management consulting, and technology, he is consistent in helping brands communicate better with their clients using various design items.
Early in his career, he worked at the Gwarinpa General Hospital, Abuja, where he liaised with a Non-governmental partner (Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria) and pushed for the incorporation of the electronic health system to better improve data collation and interpretation and ultimately, the delivery of health service for people living with HIV/AIDS.
He was also resourceful to the ARISE HIV/AIDS Project at the Gwarinpa General Hospital by providing an excellent medium of communication between the people living with HIV/AIDS, service providers, the board members, and other partners.
As the Business Development Partner at e86 Limited, he sources business opportunities and develops strategies for the business to stay ahead in the market. Mayowa is skilled in Business Intelligence/Analytics, Business Branding, Team Building, and Public Speaking.
Mayowa commits his free time to community and social services.
Philip Amiola
Philip Amiola is a teacher, content strategist, business leadership advisor and
digital solutions consultant. Although primarily trained as a life scientist, his
penchant for personal development and self-mastery has led him to acquire
skills in business strategy, journalism, corporate communication, and digital
publishing.
He leads a vibrant team at The Plenipotent Company Limited, a consulting
firm that affords clients the quality and reliability of a large corporation while
innovating with the ease and flexibility of a small business. In this role, Philip
has built an A-list of satisfied clientele including government agencies,
corporate bodies, and personal brands across Nigeria and six other countries.
His strong belief in the power of words as a force for creative change has seen
him author a few books all of which have enjoyed global acclaim. Some of
these include Order Your Life, Tweet and Grow Rich, Portals of Destiny, Sunlight
at Dawn, The Minimalist Guide to Social Media Marketing, and How to Start a
Business without Quitting Your Job. His numerous contributions are regularly
published in newspapers and syndicated across online media platforms.
Philip delights in simplifying complex processes and devising alternative
pathways that remove the red tape while enhancing creativity and productivity.
He deliberately challenges conventional assumptions, displacing them with
practical intelligence and empirical wisdom