History
Most leaders in government, business and church throughout Africa have agreed that improved leadership is needed on the continent. Since 1990, there has been a growing consensus amongst African leaders for a centre on leadership studies that balance between the theoretical and practical models of leadership. African leaders need to develop their own new paradigms and resources on leadership based on their context of practice. In order to encourage societal transformation, a training approach needs to be wholistic in nature that includes a leader's personal, relational, and professional life. Such a framework for change should be based on biblical, professional, and contemporary principles.
The establishment of ILF is in direct response to this need for developing more effective leaders in Africa. ILF was founded in 2004 by Dr. Delanyo Adadevoh from
ILF holds the view that Africa has much to contribute to the world and is therefore dedicated to discovering, developing and empowering transforming leaders who can usher