By Hugo Odiogor, Foreign Affairs Editor

Four former United States Presidents have launched Presidential Leadership programme, with the goal to encourage and develop practical leadership skills through an unprecedented collection of resources from their presidential centers.

A statement released by the Clinton Foundation in Washington said the programme is a partnership between the presidential centers of William J. Clinton, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush and Lyndon B. Johnson which have decided to pull their resources together to help participants develop the skills needed to become highly-effective leaders. The inaugural programme is expected to commence in February 2015.

The Chair of the Clinton Foundation’s Board of Directors, Bruce Lindsey said the: “Effective leadership is important skill for individuals looking to make a positive difference in the world and change lives.”

Consequently, “The Presidential Leadership Scholars Program is designed to foster the next generation of leaders, whether they choose to work in government, business, or philanthropy.

Lindsey said:”The programme’s unique curriculum includes an unprecedented assembly of leaders across four presidential administrations, spanning over 45 years.” The Presidential Leadership Scholars Programme will focus on a variety of facets of leadership skills, including vision and communication, decision-making, persuasion and influence, and coalition building.