Leading to Make a Difference Vol. 1
A Construction Manual for African Leaders
Leadership First Conference 2026
Leading to Make a Difference Vol. 1 & 2
A National Symposium and Public Presentation of the Books. Honouring 64 extraordinary Africans; leaders not when they are gone — The Untold Story
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 · Red carpet 10:00 · Doors 12:00
Women Development Center, Central Business District, Opposite CBN Head quarters, Abuja
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A National Symposium and Public Presentation of the Books. Symposium + public launch + signing.
- When
- 6 October 2026 · red carpet 10:00 · doors 12:00
- Where
- Women Development Center, Central Business District, Opposite CBN Head quarters, Abuja
Two volumes, one vision
Leading to Make a Difference Vol. 2
Honouring 64 extraordinary Africans; leaders not when they are gone — The Untold Story
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Who this is for
The frustrated aspirant
If you believe Africa deserves better leaders…
The archivist
If you believe our stories of impact must be documented and preserved…
The emerging leader
If you believe young Africans need role models and practical leadership lessons…
With forewords by
“If you want to lead people, you have to earn it. Inspired by true Life events.”
Barr. Ahmed Ismaeel, OON
Chief Executive Officer
Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV)
Foreword to Volume 1
“IT'S SAD WHEN YOU WANT TO BECOME A REFERENCE IN LIFE, TAKE THE SMALLER ROAD… IT'S WHAT I WANT, LOOK OUT FOR WHEN I WRITE”
Prof. Yakubu Ochefu
Professor of Economic History and Development Studies
Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State
Foreword to Volume 2
From the book
Across Africa, remarkable leaders are building what others only talk about. Leading To Make A Difference is a construction manual disguised as a tribute. It honours 64 extraordinary African leaders — not when they are gone, but while they are still here to inspire us.
This book was born from urgency. From the need to change a culture that only claps for people after they are no more. So we are clapping now. While they can still hear it. While we can still learn from them.
The book cuts across politics, tribe, and religion. Because nation building has no party and no denomination. It’s about unity. Shared purpose. Collective responsibility. The book want to take people away from their television set and keep them in touch with the real news makers.
The number 64 is not random. 6 represents harmony, balance, abundance, and significance. 4 represents manifestation — ideas becoming real. Together, 64 is wisdom made visible. Persistence turned into results. This book blends Nigerian and international leadership experiences to prove one thing: The blueprint for Africa’s future is already in our hands.
Leading To Make A Difference is a proof to the power of the human spirit. It will not only entertain you, it will build you. The book has the power to connect the world using the power of love to dwarf the scribble of hate. In this book, you will learn never to use a liar, why he lies, to explain it, he will have to lie again.
Read it. Learn from it. Then go and build.
Reproduced from the Volume 2 back cover.
Questions
- Is entry free?
- Yes. There is a ₦0 seat tier so the event is bookable by the general public.
- Do I need a phone number?
- No. We only ask for a name and an email, and email only for this event.
- Are both volumes launching together?
- Yes. Volume 1 and Volume 2 launch at the same event, and both are available to buy on the day.
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