Nigerian shortlisted for Canadian award

Dr Peter Adeleke, a Nigerian leadership coach based in Canada, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Young Canadian Change-Makers Award.

The recognition honors his work in leadership development, youth empowerment, mentorship and community impact. Adeleke disclosed the shortlist placement in a statement on Facebook, saying the nomination reflected his commitment to global leadership education and to developing new leaders.

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Over the years, my mission has remained simple: to develop leaders, inspire people to recognize their potential, create opportunities for others to grow, and use leadership as a tool for meaningful change.

“Over the years, my mission has remained simple: to develop leaders, inspire people to recognize their potential, create opportunities for others to grow, and use leadership as a tool for meaningful change,” Adeleke said. He added that his experience had shown him how leadership can transform lives when it is rooted in service and impact.

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I am thrilled to celebrate the 2026 Young Canadian Change-Makers Award shortlist nominees, an inspiring group of young leaders driving meaningful change across Canada. Seeing my name among these changemakers is a moment I do not take for granted.

Adeleke expressed gratitude for being included among the nominees and described the group as young leaders driving meaningful change across Canada. He said being named on the shortlist was a moment he did not take for granted.

The nomination statement also emphasized that leadership extends beyond formal titles. It described leadership as involving people, service, influence and the positive difference individuals leave behind.

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Congratulations to Peter Adeleke and all the nominees! This nomination is another reminder that leadership is not simply about titles. It is about people, service, influence, and the positive difference we leave behind.