In the light of the disconnect between prevailing ideological persuasions in Africa and the challenges of turning the nations of the continent around, the Intercessors for Africa (IFA), in collaboration with its daughter-institution, Sundoulos Advanced Leadership Training (SALT) Institute, initiated the IFA/SALT Institute Public Lectures in 2019 to serve as a platform for advocating for a paradigm shift in leadership on the continent.
The first Lecture took place in Accra, Ghana on August 29, 2019.
Theme: “The Redemptive Ideology for Africa’s Transformation”.
Keynote Speaker: Barrister Emeka Nwankpa (Nigeria)
Respondents: Dr. James Magara (Uganda); Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee (Ghana)
The second in the series was a virtual lecture on August 29, 2020.
Theme: “Transformational Leadership in the Season of Global Change”.
Keynote Speaker: Barrister Emeka Nwankpa (Nigeria)
Respondents: Dr. Nevers Mumba (Zambia); Rev. Kenneth Meshoe (South Africa); Dr. Steve Ogan (Nigeria)
In 2021, 4 Lectures are planned for February, May, August and November to brainstorm on the critical reforms required in several key sectors in order to accelerate Africa’s transformation. The first in the series for 2021 was “Educational Reforms for Transformation in Africa” which took place on February, 19, 2021. The second one was “Agricultural Reforms for Transformation in Africa” which took place on May, 29, 2021. The third one is “Integrity, Leadership and Stewardship for National Transformation” , scheduled for 28th August 2021.
The IFA/SALT Institute Public Lectures are meant to:
- Present and clarify the need for transformational leadership in Africa, based on Nehemiah’s redemptive ideological framework;
- Sensitize stakeholders on the significance of the Redemptive Ideology towards national/continental transformation;
- Present succinct and documented evidence of the need for deliberate, intentional and creative ideas, policies and systems for the desired transformation of the nations of Africa;
- Identify opportunities and approaches for harnessing Africa’s massive God-given resources and the collective consciousness of the African peoples in pursuit of the requisite transformations.
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The Intercessors for Africa (IFA) started in 1976 as a prayer group of a few friends which quickly transformed into a House of Prayer. In the years to follow it expanded continentally and in 1985 the Africa House of Prayer was registered under the official name of Intercessors for Africa with Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. It is a forum for strategic prayer and spiritual warfare for those who love Africa and have a burden for the establishment of God’s will and purposes on this continent.
SALT Institute is a Christian based Research and Training Institute that is committed to raising, training, and developing servant leaders for business, public and private life in Africa as well as the global marketplace.
The Public Lectures are focused on all segments of African society, including youth and youth groups, civil society, public and business communities, the Church and Christian-based organizations, academia, media, entertainment, politics and social sector, traditional leaders, security agencies, professional bodies, education and training sectors.
