LEAD-EDGE UNIVERSITY IS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING TO BE ESTABLISHED AS A MISSION-BASED PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA.
The above named Church Organization together with the above named Not-For-Profit Organisation (both registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission) are the proprietors/promoters of the said University.
We are committed to charting a new course in the education sector of our national history by merging conventional tertiary learning with human capacity development and transformational leadership education. With a paradigm shift approach, LEAD-EDGE UNIVERSITY is born out of a dire need for a formidable intellectual base for Education and Training in Nigeria.
LEAD–EDGE PHILOSOPHY, VISION, MISSION &OBJECTIVES
LEAD-EDGE UNIVERSITY vows to make of her graduates PRACTIONERS of their courses as we have zero tolerance for examination malpractice. We have taken it upon ourselves to totally make the courses real and at home for the students. This platform shall cause a deviation from the normal CRAM, PASS AND FORGET SYNDROME that is prevalent in many universities in Nigeria.
At LEAD-EDGE we don’t just teach to pass school exams, we instruct to solve real life problems. To our tutors every student is a protégée to be mentored as resourceful technocrats, expert thinkers, leader-managers, and hyper-models in all fields of human existence.
THE LOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY IS OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA
OUR VISION
To TRAIL the BLAIZE IN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP BASED UNIVERSITY EDUCATION, with a strong commitment to national transformation.
OUR FOCAL NICHE IN THE CURRENT NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
As a panacea to the university system in Nigeria, LEAD-EDGE is committed to the total development of Transformational Leaders who will chart the course and blaze the trail for Societal /National Transformation.
The truth remains that all over the world, there is a dire need for character, skill, servant hood and human driven leadership. From politics to religion, economy, education etc what the entire human race is crying for is leadership change.
The bunch of corrupt and incompetent leaders that dot our different polity, all of whom are products of several universities have over the years exploited to their peril the vast resources of several nations living behind little or no advancement. All these are we committed to correct in Nigeria through the LEAD-EDGE change system.
This is the reason for the birth of LEAD-EDGE. We are committed to raising a service/solution ‘’drivy’’ and human passionate leaders that will replace the present leadership.
Succinctly, leadership is the panacea to failed nations, a disinfectant to this pandemic corrupt leadership infection starting from Nigeria.
This we seek to achieve through our philosophy as stated thus:
OUR FOUNDING PHILOSOPHY
In response to the global demand for a departure from dogmatism to dynamism in the existing educational system, LEAD-EDGE UNIVERSITY is built on the following philosophical platform:
a Detour from MERE KNOWLEGDE to PRACTICE
a Detour from DIAGNOSTIC to SOLUTION CENTRIC
a Detour from FIGURES to FUTURE-BUILDING
a Detour from CONSUMPTION to PRODUCTION
a Detour from MATHE-MATICS to LIFE-MATICS.
THE LEAD-EDGE TOTAL LEADERS CONCEPT
The Total LEADER Concept (TLC) is LEAD-EDGE University custom-built Programme that constitutes the core concept of her academic programmes. This concept centres on “developing the man that will develop his world.” It is designed to make the student become intelligently conscious of his environment and thus be able to maximize his potential.
The programmes of the University are first directed at “the person” before his profession. In this way, the University will raise a generation of experts who possess the capacity to face and manage challenges.
The TLC Programme centres on three components of the human personality: the spirit, the mind, and the body.
The Spiritual Man
Spiritual development is to us a major force for the evolvement of the Total LEADER, as mental excellence and understanding are generated through the vital force in man, which is the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Intelligence. As a University sponsored by a Christian Mission, character formation is considered as a spiritual issue that is instilled by self-discipline and commitment to the principles enunciated by our Lord Jesus Christ.
LEAD-EDGE University provides opportunities for spiritual development through various avenues, including spiritual formation programmes and counselling, and also by creating leadership opportunities.
The Intellectual Man
LEAD-EDGE University students enjoy the highest standards of excellence through the institution of academic programmes that are innovative, creative and functional.
LEAD-EDGE UNIVERSITY also encourages students to be inquisitive, bold and forthright in asking questions and facing the challenges of academic leadership. The Total Man LEADERSHIP concept is also promoted through the introduction of a system of compulsory, theoretical and practical courses, all of which must be passed before one can be considered for a degree from the University. In addition to normal General Studies courses, we have included our own specially-designed courses in areas such as: biographical studies, entrepreneurship, family life, human development process, leadership development, mental development, success concepts, work ethics and Towards the Total Graduate (TTG) Programme
The Physical Man
The body is a vital component of the Total Man. LEAD-EDGE University is committed to providing avenues for sound physical development via recreational activities that engage the body and also enhance personality development, stimulating the cultivation of lifestyles that are conducive to healthy living. We thus encourage students to participate in sporting activities.
THE TOTAL GRADUATE
The LEAD-EDGE University graduate will be mentally resourceful, intellectually reinforced, enterprisingly self-dependent, futuristically visionary and responsibility-sensitive to the changes demanded for the leadership role or dominion nature he is made for. He shall be a Total Man.
The Total LEADERS Concept (TLC) aimed at developing the Total Man –Spirit, Soul and Body.
Our graduates have additional certificate in Leadership upon completion of their studies.
OUR MISSION
• Lead-Edge University as a growing vision driven institution with its Christian Foundation and ethos is committed to excellence in teaching, Learning and skills development needed for any contemporary societal problem.
• Our intellectual savvy underlines our vow to create platforms for constant updated knowledge and redesign human dignities through a Human Development, innovative, leading-edge, teaching and learning methods.
• Our research integrated platforms, Human Capacity Building curriculum is designed to produce a polished graduate leader who is well packaged to solve any human problem.
The University’s specific mandate can be stated as follows:
“Raising and MENTORING BRAND NEW TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS that are value centric with life-applicable training system that is solution focused.
“Raising THE TAKEOVER GENERATION of leaders through biblical principles that has formed the bases of human and national transformation
“Raising a REPLACEMENT GENERATION of Leaders restless to see the salvage of the human race; men and women passionate for the RESTORATION OF INTEGRITY BASED LEADERSHIP necessary for the advancement and sustainability of a sane society.”
This is reflected in our motto: “Raising and mentoring Brand New Transformational Leaders for Today’s world”.
1.4 OUR OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the University are to:
i. provide facilities for learning and give instructions and training in such areas of knowledge that will produce sound and mentally equipped graduates, who will provide intellectual leadership in academic institutions, industry and the public sector through the Total Man Concept approach;
ii. develop and offer academic and professional programmes leading to the award of diplomas, first degrees and higher degrees, which emphasize planning, adaptive and technological maintenance, developmental and productive skills;
iii. promote by research and other means, the advancement of knowledge and its practical application to social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological problems;
iv. Encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning and human endeavour;
v. disseminate scientific and technological knowledge among scientists, researchers, industries, trade services and other bodies; and
vi. Relate its activities to the technological, scientific and socio-economic needs of the people of Nigeria and to undertake other activities appropriate for a University of the highest standard.
1.5 OUR CORE VALUES
Our Core Values as a University are the defining components of the LEAD-EDGE University Vision and they reflect our beliefs in the encrypted truths that firmly define our purpose and the underlining ethos of our existence as a University. As a University, we strongly uphold the practices embedded in our Core Values and strive to integrate these Values into all facets of our functions and operations as a University. We expect that students of LEAD-EDGE University will visibly demonstrate and integrate the virtues embedded in these Core Values in their daily conduct as students who are being raised along the Vision lines of raising a New Generation of Leaders for the Continent of Africa on the Total Man Concept-driven developmental platform. All students are expected to adhere strictly to the University’s Core Values in their day-to-day activities within or outside the University.
The LEAD EDGE University Core Values are: SPIRITUALITY, POSSIBILITY MENTALITY, CAPACITY BUILDING, INTEGRITY, RESPONSIBILITY, DILIGENCE AND SACRIFICE.
SPIRITUALITY
This forms the bedrock of our existence as a University and defines every aspect of our operations and context. The Christian ethos underlies our activities and conducts at all times, and every student of LEAD EDGE University is expected to exhibit the character traits and dispositions of a Jesus-centered heritage. The Jesus – factor centered approach to all issues is non-negotiable and central in the pursuit of our mandate in raising a New Generation of leaders. To this end, therefore, students are to be committed to maintaining a high level of spirituality and act in such a manner as to facilitate their spiritual growth. Students’ participation at Chapel Services, with a Bible, notebook and pen, is a compulsory and essential part of their spiritual development. Students are also expected to demonstrate a deep reverence for God at all times.
POSSIBILITY MENTALITY
Students of LEAD-EDGE University are expected to exhibit a royal carriage, attitude, habit and character, exuding self-confidence and dignity at all levels of interaction and in general conduct. They are expected to see themselves as persons of worth and value, taking pride in their uniqueness as individuals with a positive mind-set devoid of any trace of inferiority.
CAPACITY BUILDING
This is related to commitment to a lifestyle of continuous academic and personal development, striving to be continuously relevant to the overall vision requirement of the University as well as her core mission, goals and objectives. Students are encouraged to constantly seek paths for self-improvement. Openness to learning new skills and taking on board new information is a trait expected of LEAD-EDGE University students in order to have robustness and depth in the quality of their output.
INTEGRITY
Students of LEAD-EDGE University are expected to demonstrate traits of honesty, uprightness and trustworthiness at all times. They must ensure that they are accountable, transparent and open in all their dealings. They shall flag truth as a virtue at all times, particularly in conduct during examinations, obeying the rules and regulations of the University, being spiritually sound, morally upright and having a good conscience.
RESPONSIBILITY
We are committed to inculcating a sense of responsibility in our students. We believe in the place of discipline for effective leadership. We expect our students to respond to issues as demanded, not as convenient. Here at LEAD-EDGE University our students are not permitted to do what they like but what is right. Punctuality at lectures, as well as prompt response to assignments as demanded, is a desired trait of responsibility.
DILIGENCE
Students of LEAD-EDGE University are expected to be deeply committed to their assignments. We expect that they will extol the virtues of hard work and constantly strive towards excellent attainment in all they do.
SACRIFICE
Sacrifice is the ultimate price for outstanding leadership. It is the quality of sacrifice that defines great leadership. We therefore expect students of LEAD-EDGE University to go the extra-mile and pay the extra- price in the attainment of their set goals. Raising an altar of sacrifice in pursuit of their dreams is what must distinguish and define the LEAD-EDGE University student.
As a University, we strongly uphold the practices embedded in our Core Values and strive to integrate these Values into all facets of our functions and operations as a University. We expect that students of LEAD-EDGE UNIVERSITY will visibly demonstrate and integrate the virtues embedded in these Core Values in their daily conduct as students who are being raised along the Vision lines of raising a New Generation of Leaders for the Continent of Africa on the PRODUCER/THINK SOLUTION CONCEPT developmental platform. Every” LEAD-EDGER” is obligated to adhere to the University’s Core Values in their day-to-day activities within or outside the University.