Dynamic young leaders, committed to Ibadan.
Founded in 2014, the Global Shapers Ibadan Hub is one of hundreds of hubs in the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community a network summarized in five words: committed to improving the state of the world.
Founded 2014, built by volunteers ever since
The Global Shapers Ibadan Hub was founded in 2014 by the late Olufemi Babalogbon. As a hub of the Global Shapers Community an initiative of the World Economic Forum we aspire to bring positive change to the city of Ibadan and its environs by taking up transformational projects and events that benefit the local, national and international community at large.
Every year, a new Curatorship is elected to steward the Hub for a term running July to June, supported by appointed Hub Officers and volunteer Task Teams all guided by our Hub Charter and the wider Global Shapers Community's Official Guides.
Global Shapers Community Ibadan
We're a family of exceptional young leaders students, entrepreneurs, civil servants and creatives, brought together by one thing: a refusal to wait for someone else to fix what's broken in our city. Every member sits inside a global network of Shapers spanning hubs worldwide, but our work happens right here, on Ibadan's streets, campuses and communities.
From late-night planning sessions to early-morning cleanups, this is a community built on accountability, mutual support, and the belief that young people don't just inherit the future we build it.
Join the HubMission & Vision
To be a group of dynamic young leaders committed to positively impacting our community through initiatives that live up to the values of the World Economic Forum.
A dynamic and inclusive society in which young leaders actively contribute to positive change and sustainable development in Ibadan, Nigeria, and beyond.
Core values
Commitment
Showing up consistently for meetings, for projects, and for each other.
Creativity
Approaching old problems in Ibadan with fresh, resourceful thinking.
Service
Putting the needs of our community ahead of our own convenience.
Accountability
Owning our commitments and our outcomes, publicly and honestly.
Impact
Measuring our work by the lives it changes, not just the events we hold.
The Curatorship & Hub Officers
Leadership is elected annually and distributed across dedicated roles each accountable to the Curatorship and the wider Hub membership.
Curator
Leads the Hub, steers its affairs, and serves as liaison to Global Shapers Community Headquarters.
Deputy Curator
Supports the Curator in leadership and steps in should the office become vacant.
Impact Officer
Directs Hub projects and partnerships, and reports on impact each Hub year.
Hub Secretary
Maintains records, communications and the Hub's internal library.
Financial Secretary
Manages dues, budgets, and the Hub's financial reporting.
Partnerships Director
Leads fundraising strategy and secures partnerships for projects.
Communications Officer
Runs the Hub's social channels, storytelling and press engagement.
Project Lead
Owns execution of a specific Hub project from planning to delivery.
Ready to help shape Ibadan?
We onboard new volunteers on a rolling basis before they progress to full membership. If you're 18–27, based in or around Ibadan, and ready to commit we'd love to hear from you.