INSTITUTE OF SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP
(ISL NIGERIA)
...we grow generations of Leaders!
...we grow generations of Leaders!
...we grow generations of Leaders!
Welcome
Shaping Leaders. Restoring Standards. Transforming Nations.
Prof. Kayode E. I. Bowale
FISL, FCA, ACTI
Acting President
Dr. Folorunso Samson Akinya
FISL, FCIML, FIPA, ACTI, CNA
Registrar/CEO
Welcome to the Institute of Supervision and Leadership (ISL) where purpose meets professionalism. We recognize that our world today faces unprecedented challenges—ranging from economic instability and leadership failure to the moral confusion afflicting our youth. In the face of these complex problems, there is an urgent need for solid, dependable, and responsible leadership across all spheres of life. This is the core of our mission at ISL: to raise a generation of leaders who are not only visionary and skilled, but also ethically grounded and solutions-driven.
ISL was established to answer the growing cry for true leadership in our time. Through our specialized professional programmes, we equip individuals with the knowledge, supervision skills, and leadership acumen needed to transform communities, organizations, and nations. Whether you’re just beginning your leadership journey or seeking to sharpen your supervisory capacity, we welcome you to join a movement that is redefining what it means to lead with integrity and impact.
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OVERVIEW OF ISL
Advancing Supervision and Leadership Excellence
The Institute of Supervision and Leadership (ISL) was established under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) No.1, Cap 59 of 1990 as a professional body in Nigeria, with registration number RC 696852 to carry out, among other things, the training of men and women on effective supervision and leadership, to inculcate the tenets of good supervision and leadership and the necessary standards into members through constant seminars, workshops, conferences etc for the overall developments of their skills on the jobs, to provide useful information to individuals, organizations and the country as a whole on supervision and leadership matters and to issue certificates to those who qualify for its membership.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES
Stay informed with our latest academic sessions, professional inductions, and international training events.
Designed to empower leaders, equip professionals, and foster global excellence.
| Event | Date | Venue | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Hybrid Professional Training Programme on Succession Planning to Mid-Career Crisis for Organizational Sustainability | September 11 – 18, 2026 |
Excellent Hotel, Ogba-Ikeja, Lagos |
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| 5-Day Hybrid Professional Training Programme on Succession Planning to Mid-Career Crisis for Organizational Sustainability | March 15 – 18, 2027 |
Fonts Hotel, Akure, Ondo State |
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Institute of Supervision and Leadership Holds 12th Induction and Inauguration Ceremony at University of Lagos
The Institute of Supervision and Leadership (ISL) held its 12th Induction and Inauguration Ceremony on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the University of Lagos, Akoka. Themed “Professionalizing Leadership: A Key Approach to Achieving Sustainable Development,” the event brought together distinguished fellows, professionals, academics, and inductees from across Nigeria to celebrate excellence, ethics, and visionary leadership. Representing the Acting President and Chairman of Council, Prof. Kayode Ilesanmi Kowale, FISL, was Mr. Emmanuel Ukpong, a member of the Governing Council, who delivered the Keynote Address on behalf of the President. The event featured keynote speeches, fellowship recognitions, professional inductions, and networking sessions that reinforced the Institute’s mission of raising a new generation of ethical and transformational leaders.
POWER UP YOUR POTENTIAL
Happy Alumni
Celebrating a vibrant community of accomplished alumni whose journeys reflect the lasting impact, connections, and excellence fostered by ISL.
Strategic Partners
ISL Alumni serve as strategic partners in advancing the Institute's vision by fostering lifelong connections, mentorship, collaboration, and leadership excellence.
United by Purpose, Driven by Excellence
A distinguished network of professionals united by shared values, global perspectives, and a commitment to advancing leadership excellence and meaningful impact.
Affiliation/Partners
Our Global Network of Professional Partners
The Institute shall and will continue to be affiliated with professional bodies and recognized institutions around the world that share our common objectives. Among our esteemed partners are some of the most reputable and globally aligned organizations.