“Harvard gave me my education, Junior Chamber gave me my education for life.” — John F. Kennedy, 36th President of the United States of America

Who are we?

**Junior Chamber International (JCI)** is the largest global organization of young active citizens who are committed to creating positive change in their communities. JCI develops the leadership and entrepreneurial skills of young people and has Enterprising Young Leaders in more than 120 countries around the world. In Nigeria, JCI has roots in over 50 tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

JCI Nigeria, University of Lagos (JCIN UNILAG) is an affiliate of JCI Nigeria with Active members advocating for the mission and vision. At JCI, we constantly challenge the status quo, and we turn challenges into opportunities.

Our Mission

To provide leadership development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

Our Vision

To be the foremost global network of young leaders.

Our Creed

We Believe:

That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise; That government should be of laws rather than of men; That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality; And that service to humanity is the best work of life.

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What do we do?

• We host programs and activities designed to help members develop their leadership skills, social responsibility, and entrepreneurship skills.
• We take on social impact projects and contribute to the SDGs.
• We host conferences and events that provide opportunities for young people to learn from global leaders and connect with individuals across industries.

Notable JCI Alumni

J.F Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Koffi Anan, Ibukun Awosika, to mention a few.

These names sound familiar?

Well, they were all members of Junior Chamber International.

What does membership look like in JCIN UNILAG?

As a member of JCI, you will have access to a global network of young active citizens who are committed to making a difference in the world. You will also have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, social responsibility and entrepreneurship through JCI’s training, conferences and development programs.