Our Work

Opportunities for BOND Laureates

The Laureates Network

Beyond the Awards

The BOND Laureates Network provides a platform for continued leadership, learning, collaboration, visibility and impact beyond the Awards. Through the Network, BOND will seek to create, curate and facilitate opportunities for Laureates to:

Lead and Influence

Contribute to thought leadership through speaking, writing, panels, webinars and public conversations.
Participate in advocacy initiatives and campaigns aligned with the values of BOND.
Represent BOND and the Laureates Network at national, continental and international forums where necessary.
Contribute perspectives to debates on Nigeria and Africa’s social, economic, political and institutional development.
Lead or participate in multi-country initiatives, projects and organizations.
Engage with policymakers, institutions, funders and other influential stakeholders.

Build Meaningful Relationships

Develop relationships with fellow Laureates and other values-aligned leaders across Nigeria, Africa and the diaspora.
Access curated networking opportunities and relevant professional and leadership networks.
Collaborate with peers on projects, initiatives, research, campaigns and social-impact ventures.
Build cross-sector and cross-country partnerships.
Participate in peer-learning, knowledge-exchange and ongoing leadership conversations.
Access peer accountability and support in living out the values and commitments of BOND.

Access Opportunities

Learn about and be considered for employment and consulting opportunities.
Receive referrals to projects, causes, campaigns and initiatives aligned with their interests and expertise.
Access invitations to multinational meetings, conferences, roundtables and leadership convenings.
Explore opportunities to serve on boards, advisory councils, committees and as trustees of high-profile organizations across the diaspora.
Be considered for leadership roles in multi-country organizations, initiatives and projects.
Access relevant fellowships, professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities.

Increase Visibility and Recognition

Gain Pan-African and international exposure through BOND platforms and partner networks.
Be profiled through media, storytelling, publications and other communications channels.
Showcase expertise, initiatives, organizations and achievements to relevant audiences.
Increase visibility for consideration for awards, honors and other forms of recognition.
Be positioned for speaking, advisory, governance and leadership opportunities based on demonstrated expertise and contribution.

Create and Scale Impact

Connect with peers who can provide expertise, resources, introductions and collaboration opportunities.
Mobilize knowledge, partnerships and resources around shared priorities.
Find collaborators for emerging ideas, projects and social-impact initiatives.
Access opportunities to contribute to causes and campaigns across countries and communities.
Translate relationships developed through the Network into tangible collaborations, opportunities and collective action.

Give Back and Shape the Network

Mentor and support emerging leaders.
Serve as speakers, facilitators, hosts, advisors and peer connectors.
Share expertise, opportunities, resources and networks with other Laureates.
Help identify and create opportunities for fellow Laureates and emerging leaders.
Contribute to shaping the priorities, programming and future direction of the Laureates Network.

What We Are Building

A trusted network through which Laureates continue to learn, contribute, collaborate and lead.

The goal is not simply to keep Laureates connected. It is to create a trusted network through which Laureates can continue to learn, contribute, collaborate, lead and create opportunities for one another and for the wider Nigerian and African community.

The strength of the BOND Laureates Network will ultimately depend on what we build together. Every Laureate is invited not only to benefit from the opportunities the Network provides, but to contribute their knowledge, experience, relationships and influence to help open doors for others.