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LEAD Transformation Initiative

Raising Transformed Minds for Sustainable Development

About Us

Lead Transformation Initiative (LTI) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to driving sustainable development across rural and urban communities in Nigeria. The organization focuses on three core pillars: Gender Inclusion, Youth Development, and Rural Community Development.

LTI utilizes a dual-tooled approach, such as Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Transformational Education, to foster social change. Through initiatives like the Sustainable Development Bootcamp and the School of Ideation, the organization trains youth to launch startups and lead agricultural projects. Beyond agriculture, LTI provides essential services including financial inclusion (soft loans for rural businesses), educational support for children, and the installation of clean water and sanitation facilities in underserved areas.

LTI acts as a catalyst for economic and environmental resilience by bridging the gap between modern innovation and rural tradition

Our Program

01.

Sustainable Development Bootcamp

This is a project designed to equip young people with practical skills in ideation, problem analysis, and sustainable development.

02.

Gender RIDE

This is a targeted outreach project focused on addressing the growing challenge of substance abuse among teenagers.

03.

TeensGrowForest

This is an impact-driven project focused on reshaping young people’s perception of agriculture and preparing them for future opportunities within Africa’s food system.

04.

Youth Grow Natural

This is a hands-on agricultural project designed to equip young people with practical farming skills and guide them toward building profitable agro-enterprises.

05.

Table Banking

This is a community-based financial empowerment program that focuses on supporting women, particularly in underserved rural areas, to overcome economic challenges and improve their livelihoods.