ELII - "Empowering Leaders, Bridging Divides, Transforming Communities."

"Empowering Leaders, Bridging Divides, Transforming Communities."

Ephod Leadership Innovation Initiative (ELII) is dedicated to empowering underserved communities through sustainable leadership development, entrepreneurship training, and strategic innovations that guarantee sustainable development. We aim to bridge the socio-economic gap by equipping youth and women with the tools, technology, and systems thinking required to drive local development. By fostering community-led solutions and digital literacy, we transform marginalized settlements into hubs of self-reliance and economic growth.

Innovation at the Intersection of Leadership and Connectivity.

Engr. Nelson A. Ogohi

Executive Director, ELII

Iye Anne Nelson-Ogohi

Programmes Director, ELII

Timi Olatunji

Administrative Director, ELII

Ruth Jimbeba Damali

Programs/Projects Coordinator, ELII

Summer Innovation Thinking School

SITS is the cornerstone of a transformative 5-year incubation initiative committed to nurturing 100 high-potential young minds annually, guiding them to become the next generation of successful leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry captains who will drive Nigeria's national transformation and global relevance.

UpLift Summit for Leaders and Business Innovators

UpLift Summit US!”. US, is an international quarterly conference of emerging leaders with a unique calling to strengthening visions, empowering passion and pushing dreams to reality. It is specially curated as a unique mentoring platform for young people in three thematic areas – Leadership, Business and Career.

Women Yuletide Empowerment Scheme (WYES)

WYES is a seasonal intensive designed to convert the "festive spending" period into a "festive earning" and "sustainable planning" period for women in rural Kogi settlements.

The Mission: To equip women with micro-business skills, financial literacy, and digital tools to capitalize on the Yuletide economy and sustain those gains year-round.
The Goal: Moving from seasonal "handouts" to seasonal "empowerment."

Indigenous People Empowerment Scheme (IPES) - Ushafa

shafa is globally recognized for its pottery (the "Bill Clinton Village"). However, the core challenge is the "declining patronage" and the "skills gap" between generations. The IPES mission will be to modernize these indigenous crafts to meet 2026 global market standards while ensuring the original inhabitants retain ownership of their land and heritage.