Newsletter

 

Guest Editorial

President’s Message at Annual IIGL Meeting

Lynda Eze (Nigeria/USA)

Uniqueuju91@gmail.com

I’m deeply honored and grateful to be elected once again to serve as the Board President of IIGL. Thank you to the board members, the graduates and members for the trust and confidence once again.

 

I would like to share special appreciation to Michael Lightweaver for founding this incredible organization and planting the vision of global leadership and transformation. Thank you to Deb Rosen, IIGL Director for your mentorship, dedication, and for helping sustain and nurture this organization over the years. I also, honor all the past presidents, graduates, and board members, whose service and commitment continue to shape IIGL’s impact.

 

So, as we begin this new term, my vision is to continue spreading the message and mission of IIGL globally.  We will continue our master classes and leadership platforms.  We will continue the Annual Book Challenge.  I intent to serve as a strong ambassador by showcasing the impact of IIGL; encourage board members and graduates to actively share and represent the organization, and to strengthen our connection, collaboration, and visibility within our global community. So I look forward to serving with humility, purpose, and dedication as we continue building conscious leaders for a better world.

 

(Lynda is an IIGL Graduate, Donor and 3^rd Term President)

 

What Others Are Saying

IIGL Board of Directors Accomplishments!

Deb Rosen (USA/WI)

Drosen2@wi.rr.com

This was shared during the May 16, 2026 Annual Meeting:

“I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the 2025-2026 Board of Directors and their accomplishments! The Board implemented the 1st IIGL Virtual Conference held on Zoom in October 2025 which included keynote speakers IIGL Founder Michael Lightweaver (USA) and IIGL Graduate and President Emeritus Dr. Noeline Kirabo (Uganda). There were over 90 attendees from 11 countries who participated. There were current students, graduates and financial contributors who attended.  This event also resulted in new applications and IIGL interest!  We implemented the 2nd Book Challenge and had more participation then the precious year with 33 students contributing. The IIGL long term investment account sustained and expanded by over 10%!  We had 2 graduates become donors and added one long term endowment.  In addition, student recruitment increased with the help of a new National Coordinator now in Morocco!  The IIGL You Tube channel was implemented and now shares multiple Graduate testimonials and the Master Class held this year!  Thank you to each and every board member for their dedication and commitment to continuing to expand IIGL!”      

 

What our Students are Reading

Goal Mapping Leadership Handbook (Ebook)

In the high-stakes corporate world of Nigeria and across Africa, many leaders are trapped in a “Survival Signal.” They lead teams of “Clock-Watchers” employees who are physically present but mentally absent, working only for a paycheck while the organization’s goals remain stalled. In The Goal Mapping Leadership Handbook, IIGL Graduate Felix Iziomoh shares a transformative personal journey from the rigid, “paycheck-paralysis” culture of a courier company in Lagos, Nigeria, to the high-performance, “joyful-precision” of a multinational digital technology firm in Kerala, India. Through this “Tale of Two Worlds, you will discover that the difference between a stagnant team and a soaring one isn’t the budget or the geography” it is Alignment.

Students/Graduates In Action

Gratitude to IIGL Graduate and Board Member for Weekly Digests!

A special thank you to Graduate and Board Member Okot Stephen (Uganda) stephenokot79@gmail.com for sharing motivational IIGL book weekly digests every week on the IIGL Message Board!  If you wish to be added to his recipient list; please email him directly for more information!  Here is an example:

“This month, we focus on the theme Becoming From Within. Inspired by As a Man Thinketh by James Allen invites us to explore how our inner thoughts shape our attitudes, actions, and the life we create. Each week, we will reflect on a guiding principle to strengthen our mindset, nurture personal growth, and inspire collective progress. Let us journey together toward greater self-awareness, purpose, and inner resilience.”

 

Valuable Resources for Personal and Planetary Transformation

TED Ed

Ed.ted.com

TED-Ed is TED’s youth and education initiative.  TED-Ed’s mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of teachers and students around the world.  Everything they do supports learning-from producing a growing library of original animated video’s to proving an international platform for teachers to create  their own interactive lessons, to helping curious students around the globe bring TED to their schools and gain presentation literacy skills to celebrating innovative leadership with TED-Ed global network of over 650,000 teachers. The TED-Ed award winning education platform serves millions of teachers and students around the world every week.

 

News

IIGL Welcomes the 2026-2027 Board of Directors

IIGL held its Annual Meeting on May 16, 2026 via Zoom. A special thank you to out going Board Members: Emmanuel Iziomoh (Nigeria) and Cheurombo Pswarayi (Zimbabwe) who completed their terms. The following members were unanimously elected!

 

Officers

President: Lynda Eze (Nigeria/USA) 

Vice President: Udeme Idem (Nigeria/USA)

Corresponding Secretary: Kathleen Oweegon (USA) 

Recording Secretary: Mwesigwa Enock Joseph (Uganda)

Treasurer: Zach Rosen (USA/IL)

Board Members 

Nadia Echchikhi (Morocco)

Anastasia Elebiju (Nigeria)

Sunday Elebiju (Nigeria)

Michael Kelechi (Nigeria/UK) 

Ola OlaMakinde (Nigeria)

Sadiq Rita Salamat (Nigeria)

Charles Kabera (Rwanda)

Okot Stephen (Uganda)

 

President Emeritus: Vivian Muciri (Kenya)

 

Help IIGL Recruit New Students!

Feel free to share this newsletter or just this poster with your friends, family, co-workers and colleagues to help IIGL continue to grow and flourish globally!  Thank you to those who have referred others! 

 

IIGL Book Sales Continue…

The IIGL Board of Directors shared that the IIGL book, “Creating Your Path Through Leadership” book sales continue to provide a Royalty payment to IIGL each month. It has also helped new potential donors understand more about IIGL!  The book is available both on Kindle and in Paperback on Amazon.com! Check it out. Here’s the link:  https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1… 

 

Meet Our New Students

 

We had 3 new students this month.

Nyagblordzro Moses (Ghana)

I am a motivated and growth-oriented young individual who believes strongly in the power of education, leadership, and service to transform lives. I see myself as someone who is constantly learning, improving, and seeking ways to make a meaningful impact in my community and beyond. My journey has been shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a desire to contribute positively to society. I value hard work, discipline, honesty, and consistency, and I strive to reflect these values in everything I do.

Bella Maina (Kenya)

As a highly driven and results-oriented sales professional, I bring over seven years of dedicated experience in identifying market opportunities and driving revenue growth within highly competitive sectors. My career is defined by a passion for the art of negotiation and a deep commitment to transforming complex buyer challenges into strategic solutions. Throughout my professional journey, I have cultivated a reputation for building enduring, trust-based relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders, which has been instrumental in expanding client portfolios and securing lucrative, long-term contracts.

Akuyoma Vera Ikeriugwo (Nigeria)

I am in the business of quality where details matter, standards are non-negotiable, and consistency is everything. Beyond the lab results, audits, and processes, I’ve discovered something just as powerful: the ability to connect. I genuinely enjoy stepping in front of an audience, breaking down complex ideas, and turning them into conversations people can relate to, remember, and act on.

 

To view complete profiles, Click Here

Student Progress

We had 10 students from 8 countries complete a total of 14 books in May. These students were from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan and Uganda.

Gebreegziabher Fana Kinfe (Ethiopia)

* Leadership for Dummies

Nyagblordzro Moses (Ghana)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Bella Maina (Kenya)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Francis Maundu (Kenya)

* Conversations with God

Ghizlane Rahmouni (Morocco)

* How to Win Friends and Influence People

Akuyoma Vera Ikeriugwo (Nigeria)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Ajeigbe Aremu Jimi Rexford (Nigeria)

* Change your Thinking; Change your Life

Erasmus Rwinkesha (Rwanda)

* Go Pro

Yosif Elobeid (Sudan/Morocco)

* Success through a Positive Mental Attitude

Rwot Isaac (Uganda)

* Creating your Path through Leadership

* Maximum Achievement

We had 10 students from 8 countries complete a total of 14 books in May. These students were from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan and Uganda.

Gebreegziabher Fana Kinfe (Ethiopia)

* Leadership for Dummies

Nyagblordzro Moses (Ghana)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Bella Maina (Kenya)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Francis Maundu (Kenya)

* Conversations with God

Ghizlane Rahmouni (Morocco)

* How to Win Friends and Influence People

Akuyoma Vera Ikeriugwo (Nigeria)

* As a Man Thinketh

* Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Ajeigbe Aremu Jimi Rexford (Nigeria)

* Change your Thinking; Change your Life

Erasmus Rwinkesha (Rwanda)

* Go Pro

Yosif Elobeid (Sudan/Morocco)

* Success through a Positive Mental Attitude

Rwot Isaac (Uganda)

* Creating your Path through Leadership

* Maximum Achievement

 

The following students completed one Level of Study this month:

Attinuke Oyewumni (Nigeria) completed Level Three

Rwot Isaac (Uganda) completed Level One

 

Statistics

New Enrollments
3 enrolled in May
15 enrolled in 2026

Book Assessments
13 in May

 54 in 2026

Books Shipped

0 in May

0 in 2026

Cost of Books
$0 in May

$0 in 2026

 

You Make It Possible

We extend a special thanks to the following individuals and/or organizations who contributed to IIGL last month. Your ongoing support makes this work possible.

Deb Silver (Israel)

Lynne Murguia (USA/AZ) In Blessed Memory

John Hornecker (USA/NC)

Michael Lightweaver (USA/NC)

Lynda Eze (USA/TX)

Deb Rosen (USA/WI)

Patrice Zorn (USA/WI)

Kathleen Oweegon (USA)

 

Make A Difference

Dream Team 22

Please join Dream Team 22 as our goal is to have 22 people contributing $22 per month.  We understand that money is energy and that to sustain and build IIGL we need a lot of people pouring their energy into this endeavor on a regular basis. We also know that not everyone can afford to commit $22 a month – especially our students, who live in countries with economies in which this amount can be equal to a weeks’ salary. So we are offering two options for those who wish to become a part of the Dream Team. One can commit to a $22 a month contribution or to spending 22 seconds each day holding the vision of IIGL becoming financially sustainable by the end of 2026!

 

Please join the Dream Team and help us create an energetic foundation to support the transformational work of IIGL! You can really make a difference in the world by making a modest contribution of time or money.  To make the $22 a month commitment or a one time donation, click the link below.  To become a member of the Dream Team 22 by committing 22 second a day to help us hold the vision, contact Deb for details:  drosen2@wi.rr.com

 

Checks on US banks, payable to the International Institute For Global Leadership, can be mailed to IIGL, 11537 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI  53092 USA. Contributions may also be made by credit card by clicking the link below. Contributions are tax deductible under the 501 (c) 3 tax code of the United States Internal Revenue Service.

 

To Contribute By Paypal, go to www.paypal.com and make donation to iigl.globalleadership@gmail.com

 

To Contribute By Credit Card, go to global-leadership.com