Two years after completing their fellowship, Cohort 2 alumni have emerged as one of the most impactful cohorts in the LMI network. From elected offices to policy reform, their contributions are reshaping Nigeria's governance landscape.

By The Numbers

  • 97 Fellows from 28 states and the FCT
  • 3 Elected Officials now serving in state assemblies
  • 45 Active Policy Initiatives across health, education, and governance
  • 50,000+ Youth reached through civic engagement programs
  • ₦200M+ in development funding influenced or secured

Geographic Reach

Cohort 2 alumni are active in every geopolitical zone:

| Zone | Alumni | Key Initiatives |

|------|--------|-----------------|

| North-West | 22 | Digital governance, education reform |

| North-East | 18 | Civic engagement, reconstruction advocacy |

| North-Central | 15 | Health policy, agricultural development |

| South-West | 20 | Legislative reform, tech policy |

| South-East | 12 | Health systems, youth employment |

| South-South | 10 | Environmental policy, resource governance |

Key Achievements

Electoral Success

Three alumni have won legislative elections:

  • Hon. Ruth Ki (Plateau State House of Assembly)
  • Hon. Fahad Abubakar (Sokoto State House of Assembly)
  • Hon. Halima Mohammed (FCT Area Council)

Policy Wins

  • Health Reform: Alumni team redesigned CHW training in Enugu State, affecting 500+ facilities
  • Education: Digital skills academy graduated 50 women with 78% employment rate
  • Civic Engagement: Voter registration drive reached 50,000 young Nigerians
  • Legal Aid: Free counsel provided to 500+ women in rural communities

Recognition

Cohort 2 alumni have been recognized by:

  • West African Youth Governance Forum
  • Nigerian Health Sector Reform Awards
  • Northern Nigeria Youth Excellence Awards
  • United States Embassy Community Grants Board

Community Formation

The cohort has formed self-sustaining support structures:

  • Monthly virtual meetups for peer learning
  • WhatsApp groups organized by sector and geography
  • Mentorship pairings with Cohort 3 fellows
  • Annual reunion (first held December 2024)

Looking Forward

As Cohort 2 enters its third year post-fellowship, the focus is shifting to:

  • Scaling successful initiatives to other states
  • Building institutional partnerships
  • Supporting Cohort 3 and 4 alumni development
  • Exploring federal-level policy engagement
"We came in as individuals. We leave as a movement." — Cohort 2 Alumni Reunion, 2024