About
Who we are
Welcome to the Athena Institute, a non-profit organization deeply committed to enhancing public policy and leadership across Nigeria and the broader African continent. Our work is driven by a passion for impactful governance and sustainable development.

Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission is to deliver impactful research and create cutting-edge training programs that shape the future of governance and nurture the next generation of leaders. Our vision is to be a premier independent, trusted, non-partisan, and evidence-based policy and leadership research and training Centre
Objectives
- Conduct rigorous research and analysis on leadership, governance, transparency, and service delivery.
- Organise seminars, public policy dialogues, and surveys encouraging dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and stakeholder collaboration.
- Publish research findings, policy briefs, and publications that contribute to the body of knowledge in leadership and governance
- Actively advocate policy and influence reforms that promote transparency, accountability, and effective governance.
- Provide comprehensive training programs and certification courses that enhance the competencies of public officials, individuals, and organizations in leadership and governance.
- Champion and promote ethical leadership principles and practices that enhance public trust and confidence in leadership.
- Establish mentorship programs that connect emerging leaders with experienced mentors, fostering professional development and leadership growth.
- Leverage digital platforms. conferences, and publications to disseminate research. best practices, and knowledge to a wide audience
- Collaborating with governmental, non-governmental, and international organizations to leverage expertise, resources, and networks to achieve our mission.
- Measure and evaluate the impact of our programs and initiatives, continually improving their effectiveness and relevance