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NCDMB to Host Leadership Expert Dr. Dakuku Peterside for Crisis Management Briefing

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  • The Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is hosting a leadership briefing with Dr. Dakuku Peterside on April 15, 2026.
  • The event will feature insights from Peterside's award-winning book, "Leading in a Storm," focusing on crisis leadership.
  • This briefing is part of NCDMB's series to promote Nigerian authors and foster critical thinking.

Nigeria's foremost crisis leadership expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, is set to share invaluable insights at an exclusive leadership briefing hosted by the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This event, scheduled for April 15, 2026, underscores the NCDMB's commitment to fostering leadership excellence and intellectual discourse within the nation.

Leading in a Storm is a must-read for any leader who wants to successfully navigate the storms on the horizon.

— Kellogg Professor Loran NordgrenPraise for Dr. Peterside's book, highlighting its relevance for leaders facing challenges.

The briefing will draw heavily from Dr. Peterside's acclaimed book, "Leading in a Storm," which has garnered significant recognition, including THISDAY's Leadership Book of the Year 2025 and a spot on Independent Newspaper's must-read list. The book offers practical strategies for navigating and thriving amidst crises, a theme particularly relevant to Nigeria's dynamic socio-economic and political landscape.

a practical manual

— Hugh O’Doherty of Harvard Kennedy SchoolDescription of Dr. Peterside's book, emphasizing its actionable content.

Dr. Peterside, with over 24 years of high-level experience in both public and private sectors, is renowned for his ability to drive systemic reform and manage complex transformations. His expertise in crisis leadership, particularly within the Nigerian context, promises to equip attendees with actionable knowledge to address the multifaceted challenges facing the nation's public sector and business leaders. This initiative by the NCDMB not only highlights Nigerian talent but also aims to cultivate a culture of resilience and effective governance.

a defining contribution to leadership practice

— Prof. Tunji Olaopa, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service CommissionEndorsement of Dr. Peterside's work and its impact on leadership development.
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