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Campus Outreach Program

Program Overview
Training Curriculum

Raising the next generation of leaders from University communities across Africa through leadership and faith.

Overview

The campus outreach is an arm of The Debola Ajayi Foundation, focused on youth development towards nation-building and economic transformation through faith-based leadership programs.

Currently launching in 5 major universities: OAU, LASU, UNILAG, FUTA and UI, the program aims to produce leaders annually who are equipped for problem-solving and nation building.

6 months per cycle, twice a year
2 hours weekly (1 hr virtual, 1 hr in-person)
Target: 400 students per university

Program Goals

  • Create a platform for young people to develop essential life skills
  • Create a pipeline of transformative leaders
  • Create a network of problem solvers immersed in comprehensive development
  • Transform young people into mission-driven leaders through faith in Christ Jesus

Program Phases

Phase 1: Learning & Development

A 6-month training curriculum engaging 40 leaders to discover the best 20 through monthly learning sessions, simulation exercises, and mentorship.

  • Monthly learning sessions
  • Simulation exercises
  • Mentorship during last 3 months
  • Community building task

Phase 2: Leadership & Engagement

Active leadership initiative focused on increasing capacity through community development, engagement, and coaching with assigned mentors.

  • 3-month coaching program
  • Community development projects
  • Team leadership practice
  • Practical implementation

Detailed Curriculum

Month 1: Personal Development & Self Leadership

1
Improving self awareness and creating a vision
2
Understanding self-leadership and its values
3
Essential Life Skills (10 WHO Life skills)
4
Learning Simulation task

Month 2: Career Readiness and Acceleration

1
Building a personal brand
2
Understanding industry and economies
3
Job readiness and professional etiquettes
4
Learning Simulation task

Month 3: Leadership Development

1
Purpose Driven Leadership
2
Critical thinking and Problem Solving
3
Team building and management
4
Learning simulation task

Month 4: Entrepreneurship & Innovation

1
Fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation
2
Building a sustainable business venture
3
Business planning and modelling
4
Learning simulation task

Month 5: Digital Literacy & Skills

1
Digital Literacy for exploring the digital world
2
Digital Skills for the 21st Century
3
Thriving in a digital economy
4
Simulation

Month 6: Financial Literacy and Management

1
Fundamentals of financial literacy
2
Managing personal finances
3
Growing financial capacity
4
Learning Simulation

Program Structure

Operational Structure

The Debola Ajayi Foundation

Provides overall leadership and management

Campus Leaders

3-member leadership team per school

Ambassadors

20 selected leaders from Phase 1

Fellowship Network

400-member group in Phase 2

Support Structure

Mentors & Coaches

Assigned to leaders and groups for 3-month periods

Digital Platform

Video streaming platform for virtual sessions and recordings

Learning Resources

Library of resources including templates, books, and training content

Evaluation Mechanism

Assessment and feedback system for measuring impact

Join the Next Generation of Leaders

Be part of a transformative journey that combines leadership development, spiritual growth, and practical skills for nation-building.