Welcome To DLI
Development and leadership institute (DLI) is a non-profit, non-governmental, organization, set up to amongst other things: develop the potentials of future generations of visionary and credible leaders in Nigeria and across Africa. Formed in 2002 by a group of young Nigerians led by Dakuku Peterside, DLI is registered with the Rivers State Government as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with registration number RC 748294 as a company limited by guarantee (LTD/GT). Development and Leadership Institute started as Democratic Leadership Institute but later changed its name in 2006 in a bid to widen its focus to include core integrated sustainable development
Corporate Partnership
Development and Leadership Institute’s corporate partners demonstrate and share our dedication and commitment to protection, self-reliance, and human dignity. As a corporate partner of DLI your company will be associated with an unparalleled movement to empower and Events
The oil exploration activities, low government intervention and limited legislation in the Niger Delta resulted in significant damage to the environment and the lives of the people in the Niger Delta. DLI is addressing the immediate
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Niger Delta Environmental Roundtable (NDERT) 
