Building Exceptional Leaders

Learning that inspires positive change

Pistis Life and Leadership Institute, PLLI

At PLLI, we believe in the transformative power of education.
Our mission is to equip you with the values and skills to become an exceptional leader, regardless of your field or industry. We achieve this through our four dedicated schools.

Our Mission & Vision

Vision

To build a community of exceptional leaders who will be equipped with the right values to transform societies and impact Africa.

Mission

To equip a leader for every hundred.

Corporate Leadership Solutions
Unlock Leadership Excellence

At PLLI, we understand that leadership is a continuous journey. Whether you're developing emerging talent, empowering mid-level professionals, or guiding senior executives, our tailored leadership programs are designed to drive transformation at every level.

Our high-impact solutions foster a culture of excellence, enhance performance, and ensure long-term success for your organization. Ready to Elevate Your Workforce? 

World-Class Faculty

Meet some of our world-class faculty – erudite educators, thought leaders and expert leaders driving a wholesome facilitation and teaching experience at PLLI.

Leonard F. Thomas

Leadership, Organisational Strategy, Human Resource Management, and Social Entrepreneurship

Meka Olowola

Founder & Executive Chairman, Zenera Group | Energy Sustainability Expert | Management Consultant

Dr. Joy Isa, EdD

President, Isa School of Education, ISE | Vice-Chairman of the Board of Osnan Academy. Board Chair, PLLI

Emeka Odibeli

Business Development & SME Support Consultant, Digital Transformation Strategist, Creativity & Innovation Coach, General Manager, PLLI

Busola Wale-Siyanbola

Management Consultant | Group Head, General Services Resident Pastor, Lifepointe Church Lekki

Adeboye Ademola​

Founder & CEO of Bazara Technologies Inc. Global Digital Transformation Leadership,​ Global Fintech Leader

Dr. Folakemi Fadahunsi​

Social Enterprises, Innovation, Finance, Leadership, Strategy​

Kunbi Adeoti

HR and Customer Experience, Leadership, Learning and Development

​Kingsley Manuel

Project Management Lead | Convener of Lightroom, Graduate, Billy Graham School of Evangelism

Temi Dalley

Group Chief Human Resources Officer (Human Capital & Corporate Services) at Sterling Financial Holdings

Why Choose PLLI?

We are a non-conventional institution built for thought leaders and influencers. We impart knowledge by using practical activities and real-life scenarios thus producing a crop of people well equipped for service and leadership.

PLLI (Pistis Life and Leadership Institute) is one of Africa’s leading hybrid education hubs offering forward-thinking open enrolment courses, specialized executive programs and short modular courses in Governance & Politics, Leadership Development, Enterprise Development as well as the Faith Ministries.

The facilitators were exceptional. Their depth and ability to properly tutor in a way that was easy and simple for us to comprehend was admirable. The course has positively impacted the way I collaborate with others. I am now more intentional about my finances and time management. I was concerned about how this program would impact how I lead or manage people, but it helped me collaborate effectively with others, manage myself better, and better understand certain spiritual activities. Despite a busy work schedule, I organized my activities to ensure I attended all classes and completed assignments. I would absolutely recommend this course, especially because of how empowered I feel now.

Naomi Frank-Etiefe, Banking/Acquisitions Manager, Stanbic Bank

We are not just putting skills in the hands of people.

Someone can be a technocrat without being a leader; you can be a business owner without being a leader, but you are better off being both a business owner and a leader. So, this is not just an enterprise development school where you are taught how to run your business. We also aim to impart the right values and leadership skills, so you can become more well-rounded than the average entrepreneur on the street.

Godman Akinlabi

Founder, PLLI

Our Cohort-Based Programs

Enroll in Our Specialized Programs Across Four Schools and Develop into an Exceptional Leader.

Spark

Basic & Advance
Spark your enterprise intentions into registered businesses. This programs equips you to build and run a structured startup.

Policy Drivers’ Fellowship, PDF

Engage in a 6-month curriculum focused on public policy and social entrepreneurship. Ideal for aspiring change-makers, this fellowship develops skills in policy advocacy, project management, and impact assessment.

Pistis Leadership Program, PLP

Attain your highest leadership potential, and discover your unique purpose and vehicles of impact. Learn to lead yourself effectively while championing the institutions entrusted to your care.

Ministry Leadership Certificate Program, MLCP

Basic & Advance
Gain foundational and advanced knowledge in Christian principles, spiritual growth, and character development. Equip yourself to become an effective disciple and leader, ready to deploy your ministry gift for the kingdom and humanity at large.

Where Leaders Gather to Grow, Transform, and Elevate!

Executive Leadership Destination Event 2025

Join us for an exclusive leadership experience in the heart of Africa—Kigali, Rwanda. Designed for high-impact executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this immersive event will unlock new strategies, expand your network, and refine your leadership for global influence.

A Special Welcome

We are excited to welcome you to PLLI! As we look forward to having you join our programs and courses, take a moment to listen to this special message from our founder.

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Our joy comes from the stories of transformed lives, outstanding leadership accomplishments, and the remarkable achievements of our graduates. Yours could be the next—join us today.

The facilitators, course curriculum, method of teaching was excellent, and the overall delivery was great. It can actually be seen as a Mini-MBA. The Quality of Facilitators selected was excellent. Their delivery was intentional, and they didn't hold back information that are useful to us. Also, sharing their experience made the teaching easy to digest and very relatable. Spark has impacted me and my organization a great deal. I was thinking of expanding my business before joining the course and I was a bit scared of what that might meant for the future of the business. Going through the course, I have been able to identify the loopholes that I need to fill and I can now confidently make the changes and settle into the operational roles that my business requires. I'm no longer afraid of the possibilities that I see with regards to my business instead I now know they are achievable, and I now have additional tools, resources and mentorship to make it happen."

Tolulope Oyekan Founder, Alex Pearls Consulting

Before starting this program I had issues with leading, I felt I wasn’t enough and needed validation. I felt like I was going to continue like that, but during the course of this program there have been remarkable changes. I found a new way back to Christ; I found and embraced my true self. I felt I wasn’t going to be able to have the time to fully commit to it, because I have a business and kids who are still little, but God made it easy for me. The facilitators were amazing. This program has shaped my understanding; I have had to unlearn so many things and embrace new teachings and ideas.

Vivian David Cohort 6

The program is a blessing all together as we were trained by seasoned instructors. The program has impacted me immensely both personally and professionally. I have been able to attend to people in a bespoke manner rather than a generic template to all matters. I have been able to listen more than talking and paying attention to minute things that eventually matter in the broader scope of things. It goes beyond the walls of the church by bringing Christian principles to both the marketplace and personally.

Israel Ayodele PwC, Associate
Suleman Shehu Suleman Shehu

The standard of content, faculty, and delivery was world-class, and I learned a lot while connecting with other entrepreneurs. The practical applications discussed were especially helpful in regaining my confidence to relaunch my business.

Chinyere Agha

The life relatable experience of the faculties was excellent. The program was enlightening and worth every penny. The faculties, the topics and we the students made it a world-class standard program.

Peacemaker Afolabi

Spark was highly educative and informative. The Facilitators were excellent and delivered at a world-class standard in content, faculty & delivery. One key learning was to always think the customer first.

Victor Ebhomenye

The course was very rich in content delivered at world-class standard. An Advisory Board has been set up in Company with effect from 2023 due to learnings from Spark.

Read More Results From Our Past Students

Don't just take our words, hear directly from our alum

Before starting this program I had issues with leading, I felt I wasn’t enough and needed validation. I felt like I was going to continue like that, but during the course of this program there have been remarkable changes. I found a new way back to Christ; I found and embraced my true self. I felt I wasn’t going to be able to have the time to fully commit to it, because I have a business and kids who are still little, but God made it easy for me. The facilitators were amazing. This program has shaped my understanding; I have had to unlearn so many things and embrace new teachings and ideas.

Vivian David Cohort 6

The program is a blessing all together as we were trained by seasoned instructors. The program has impacted me immensely both personally and professionally. I have been able to attend to people in a bespoke manner rather than a generic template to all matters. I have been able to listen more than talking and paying attention to minute things that eventually matter in the broader scope of things. It goes beyond the walls of the church by bringing Christian principles to both the marketplace and personally.

Israel Ayodele PwC, Associate

Wow! The facilitators were nothing short of amazing. I genuinely loved and enjoyed every bit of the sessions. The teachings have enabled me to better manage my team, fostering a more supportive and productive work environment. I’ve also taken time to reflect on areas of my life that require improvement in order to better model Christ in my daily actions. Before taking the course, I struggled with tolerating people acting inappropriately, especially at work. I always wanted to state my point and ensure I was heard, which often left me frustrated. However, I’ve seen a great improvement in being calm and listening to colleagues. I can boldly see the change in my spiritual life, relationship with people and professionally. Trust me, every aspect of this program has shaped my life in one way or another. God bless everyone that made this a success. I am truly grateful. Thank you.

Maureen Glory Investment/Team Lead, HR Operations

I loved how relatable the courses were. It cut across every part of my life, and it was easy to see where and what needed work. I am able to manage my time better now. I am more conscious of idle time that could have been put to better use. Funny how my tasks have almost doubled just as the program was coming to an end. Committing 8 weeks for extensive learning towards the end of the year seemed daunting, but I had a group of leaders from TEC (Surge) that I could get encouragement, prayers, and motivation from; and also give encouragement too. I set reminders, alarms, and we all made sure to check in on each other and before each assignment submission. I stayed accountable throughout. Yes! It's rich in content. There is an intentional positioning of this program that makes it obvious; they want to give the greatest value. Anyone would be privileged to go through the program. The facilitators were all knowledgeable and engaging. This is wholesome. Please keep up the great work!

Itunu Rotimi Data Analytics/Tech Support

The faculty for every course we had were carefully selected, and the courses were truly revealing. Most memorable: Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Maturity, Self-Discovery, and Personal Effectiveness. Personally, and professionally, it has helped me become better and equipped me for leadership roles. I’ve noticed improvements in how I relate with people and approach new tasks. I struggled with the fear of not being devoted throughout the course, but after the program, I discovered that nothing is impossible. A big thank you to my subgroup members and the team lead who saw potential in me and made me lead other leaders along with her.

Gabriel Agbo IT Administrator
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