POLITIKA: School of Politics and Governance

Many people desire to make a difference in how their country turns out but don’t know how to go about it. There is often a wide gap between passion and skill, especially in politics. It is one thing to desire national transformation; it is another to know how to achieve it.
In POLITIKA: School of Politics and Governance, you will be equipped to become a nation builder using POLITICS as a tool.

OUR VISION

To Raise Nation Builders.

OUR MISSION

To Become Africa's Leading Public Leadership Factory Where Statesmen Are Raised.

POLITIKA: SCHOOL OF POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

An intensive 6-month training programme on politics and governance featuring classwork, fieldwork, networking, library work, project work, fireside chats with certain political personalities, political internship programmes, etc, designed to move anyone from zero to heropolitically.
This is a political factory where astute politicians and statesmen are the end products.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

OPTION 1: 6 MONTHS

3 months of classroom work (72 hours in all). This goal is achieved through a 6-hour weekly session.
3 months of fieldwork (project work, internship, fireside chats, networking, etc.).


OPTION 2: 3 MONTHS

Classroom work (72 hours) and fieldwork (project work, internship, fireside chats, networking,
etc.) go on simultaneously.

COURSE TITLES

  • Conceptualization of Politics and Governance
  • Strategy In Politics
  • Political Economy
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Public Administration and Accountability
  • Laws of Power
  • Policy Making
  • The REAL Leader
  • Leading In A VUCA World
  • Understanding International Politics and Diplomacy
  • Strategic Communication
  • National Governance Architecture

VALUE PROPOSITION

  • EQUIPMENT
    Trainees will be equipped with the necessary tools for success in Politics and Governance at
    whatever level in Nigeria and Africa.
  • PEDESTAL
    Trainees will be placed on a mental pedestal for exploits in politics and governance.
  • NETWORKING
    Trainees will be networked with notable political personalities in Nigeria.
  • EXPOSURE
    Trainees will be exposed to fieldwork through our Politika Internship Programme (PIP).
  • FLEXIBILITY
    Training is designed to suit the trainee's busy schedule.

OUR SERVICE PROMISE

Whatever you do with this program is up to you, but it will give you what you need to know and expose you to what is obtainable globally, with the opportunity of networking sessions that will give you an edge above your contemporaries.

RESOURCE MATERIALS

  • The Prince (Niccolò Machiavelli)
  • 48 Laws of Power (Robert Greene)
  • Federalism: Thoughts On The Nigerian Constitution (Obafemi Awolowo)
  • Path To Nigerian Freedom (Obafemi Awolowo)
  • From Third World To First: The Singapore Story (Lee Kuan Yew)
  • Nigeria And Opposition Politics: Principle-Based Politics (David Oladipo)
  • The REAL Leader (David Oladipo)
  • The ABC Of Leadership (David Oladipo)
  • Long Walk To Freedom (Nelson Mandela)
  • Making Africa Work (Olusegun Obasanjo)
  • Power, Policy, Politics And Performance (Pat Utomi)
  • My Odyssey (Nnamdi Azikiwe)
  • 1999 Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria
  • A History Of Nigeria (Toyin Falola & Matthew M. Heaton)
  • Leaving The Tarmac (Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede)
  • Making It Big (Femi Otedola)
  • How Europe Underdeveloped Africa (Walter Rodney)
  • The Republic (Plato)
  • Witness To History (Lai Mohammed)
  • Headlines And Soundbites: Media Moments That
  • Defined An Administration (Lai Mohammed)

RESOURCE PERSONS

Resource persons are seasoned members of the political class (a former president, a former vice president, former governors, and former ministers); consummate professionals; and corporate leaders and businessmen, either as teachers in the classroom or as mentors in fireside chats.
These are people who have distinguished themselves in the task of nation-building and have verifiable track records. Every moment spent with them, whether in classwork or fieldwork, is an unforgettable moment, as it is richly inspiring.

‎H. E. PROFESSOR YEMI OSINBAJO GCON

‎H. E. PROFESSOR YEMI OSINBAJO GCON

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Lawyer, Lecturer and Politician
Dr. David Oladipo

Dr. David Oladipo

A National Governance Architect, Tansformational Leadership Consultant, Political Analyst and Strategist, Author & Entrepreneur. 
Professor Pat Utomi

Professor Pat Utomi

Political Economist, Entrepreneur, Public Intellectual, Politician and Social Advocate. 
Alh. Lai Mohammed

Alh. Lai Mohammed

Global Public Affairs Strategist, Cultural Diplomat, and Nigeria's Longest Serving Minister of Information and Culture.
Dr. Stephen Akintayo

Dr. Stephen Akintayo

Globally Recognized Investment Coach, Real Estate Mogul and Philanthropist. 
DR. OMOTAYO ONALEYE

DR. OMOTAYO ONALEYE

‎Leadership Coach, Systems Improvement Strategist, National Governance Architect and Medical Doctor. 
DR. ALEXANDER OMOLEYE FARANPOJO MAS, CMC, FMIC, FNIM, mni

DR. ALEXANDER OMOLEYE FARANPOJO MAS, CMC, FMIC, FNIM, mni

‎A Seasoned Strategist, Thought Leader, and Serial Entrepreneur.  
Pastor Ituah Ighodalo

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo

Accountant, Thinker, Social Reformer, Philanthropist, Writer, Entrepreneur and Pastor. 
H. E. Donald Duke

H. E. Donald Duke

Former Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria
Akindeji Peter Coker

Akindeji Peter Coker

Leadership Mentor, Strategic Architect, Founder Advocate. 

MEET THE PRESIDENT

DR. DAVID OLADIPO

  • He is the president of POLITIKA: School of Politics and Governance
  • President, David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable
  • Chief Responsibility Officer, DOMI Leadership Consult Limited
  • State Director, Centre for Politics and Governance, Lagos
  • Senior Pastor, Success International Church, Lagos

He has a degree in political science, a diploma in human resource management, a diploma in alternative dispute resolution, a doctoral degree in leadership, and several certificates in leadership development.
He is an author, a certified management consultant, a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, and a doctoral fellow of the Chartered Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development, USA.
He is a distinguished member of the Policy Strategy and Leadership Course 57 at the National Institute For Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, Nigeria.
His vision is to raise nation builders across Africa through advocacy, training, and participation (ATP).

POLITIKA: School of Politics and Governance is powered by the David Oladipo Leadership
Roundtable and DOMI Leadership Consult Limited.

DOMI Leadership Consult is an organization that is strengthening people’s capacity for success by building their capacity to lead, whether in government, business, or society.

Contact Info

6, Balarabe Musa Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos |

Abuja Office: 1st Floor, Sterling Bank Plaza, Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT.