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Policy & Recognition
Initiating formal policy conversations around professional certification and institutional recognition for Executive Service professionals in Nigeria and across Africa.
School of Service Nigeria · Inaugural Edition
APEX
Africa's Premier Executive Excellence Summit
Our Declaration
“Service is a Profession, Not a Position.”
Date
16th & 17th April 2027
Venue
National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Abuja
Fellows
250 Curated · By Invitation
250
APEX Fellows
2
Days of Impact
3
Historic Deliverables
1st
Of Its Kind in Nigeria
About the Convener
The Woman Who Pioneered This Movement
Keynote Speaker
Lady Ker
Gusi Tobby Ker · LORD T of Impact
Founder, School of Service
Executive Service Coach
Gusi Tobby Ker is a seasoned social impact strategist, Executive Service Coach, and pioneer who has spent over a decade building systems where people believed systems could not exist. A Law graduate of the University of Benin, she is the founder of School of Service — Nigeria's premier institution for Executive Service excellence.
Named one of BellaNaija's Unstoppable Women of 2025, she has coached over 700 executive assistants into high-impact roles, placed 500+ professionals into employment, and built Girl Hub Africa into Nigeria's largest all-female volunteering network with 5,000+ changemakers.
Executive Service CoachSocial Impact StrategistCulture ShaperPioneerBellaNaija Unstoppable 2025
Summit Pillars
Three Pillars. One Declaration.
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Education & Standards
Establishing training benchmarks, curriculum standards, and academic partnerships that elevate Executive Service as a globally recognised and respected discipline.
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Community & Legacy
Building a unified continental community of Executive Service professionals with shared identity, professional ethics, and collective pride in their craft.
Event Programme
Two Days. One Historic Moment.
10:00 AM — 3:00 PM daily · National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Abuja · 16th & 17th April 2027
"We Declare. We Build. We Rise."
10:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Ceremony
Official opening of APEX Executive Summit 2027 — Nigeria's first Executive Service Summit. Welcome address, dignitaries seated, summit declared open.
Opening10:30 AM
Keynote Address
The summit's defining address — delivered by convener and founder Gusi Tobby Ker. Setting the tone, the vision, and the declaration that Executive Service is a profession, not a position.
Keynote · Gusi Tobby Ker11:15 AM
Fireside Chat — From Service to the Summit
An intimate, powerful conversation exploring the journey from Executive Service to the highest levels of institutional leadership — and what it means for a generation of professionals watching.
Fireside Chat · Special Guests TBA12:15 PM
Policy Roundtable — Institutionalising Executive Service in Nigeria
A structured roundtable with government representatives, policy makers, and thought leaders — formally beginning the conversation around certification, institutional recognition, and professional standards.
Policy Roundtable1:15 PM
Networking Lunch
Hosted lunch for all APEX Fellows and distinguished guests.
Networking Lunch2:00 PM
White Paper Launch
Official presentation and launch of the APEX White Paper — a comprehensive research document establishing the state of Executive Service across Africa. First of its kind in Nigeria.
White Paper Launch2:30 PM
APEX Voices Panel — The Future of Executive Service in Africa
International and continental voices share how Executive Service is being shaped, recognised, and elevated in their countries — and what Nigeria can lead.
APEX Voices Panel3:00 PM
Close of Day One
Closing remarks, Day One summary, and preview of Day Two.
APEX Voices
The Voices That Will Change the Narrative
Each APEX Voice has been deliberately selected for their authority, influence, and genuine commitment to the advancement of Executive Service excellence across Africa and beyond.
Keynote SpeakerGusi Tobby Ker
Executive Service Coach · Social Impact Strategist · Pioneer
School of Service Nigeria
APEX Voice
Somachi Chris-Asoluka
Chief Executive Officer
Tony Elumelu Foundation · Invitation Pending
TBC
Government Representative
Ministry of Labour, Education, or Women Affairs
Federal Republic of Nigeria · To Be Announced
TBC
International Authority
Executive Service Profession Leader
Africa / UK / USA · To Be Announced
TBC
Academic Representative
Faculty / Programme Director
Lagos Business School / EDC · To Be Announced
APEX Voice
School of Service Alumni
Executive Service Professional · Practitioner Voice
School of Service · To Be Announced
More APEX Voices will be announced. Follow #APEXExecutiveSummit2027
What APEX Will Produce
Three Documents. Permanent Impact.
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The White Paper
A comprehensive research document establishing the current state of Executive Service across Africa — released ahead of the summit and made available to policy makers, institutions, and grant bodies worldwide. The foundation of everything that follows.
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The Professional Charter
A historic declaration signed in the room by attendees, speakers, and government representatives — formally recognising Executive Service as a profession in Nigeria. This is the moment that will be referenced for decades.
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The Policy Recommendation Document
A formal framework presented to relevant government ministries following the summit — initiating the official policy conversation around certification, institutional recognition, and professional standards for Executive Service in Nigeria and beyond.
APEX Fellows
Who Is In The Room
APEX Executive Summit is not a mass-market event. Attendance is strictly limited to 250 curated guests — every person in the room has been deliberately selected for their influence, relevance, and commitment to the advancement of Executive Service in Nigeria and beyond.
Who's in the Room
Government Ministers & Policy Makers
C-Suite Executives & High-Net-Worth Individuals
International Authorities in Executive Service
Academic & Research Institutions
Senior Executive Service Professionals
Media & Communications Leaders
Support APEX 2027
Partner With a Movement
APEX Executive Summit 2027 offers organisations and individuals the opportunity to be permanently associated with one of Nigeria's most significant professional milestones.
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Position your organisation at the heart of Nigeria's most influential professional development summit. Limited sponsorship slots available — allocated on a first-confirmed basis.
- APEX Partner₦5,000,000
- Gold Sponsor₦2,500,000
- Silver Sponsor₦1,000,000
- Bronze Sponsor₦500,000
- In-Kind PartnerBy Value
Partnership
Institutional Partnership
Academic institutions, professional bodies, and development organisations are invited to partner with APEX 2027 — co-creating the future of Executive Service education and recognition in Africa.
- Academic PartnerCurriculum Collaboration
- Media PartnerCoverage & Reach
- Development PartnerGrant & Impact
Volunteer
Be Part of Making History
We are looking for passionate, professional volunteers to be part of the APEX Executive Summit 2027 team. Express your interest below.
Get In Touch
Register. Sponsor. Connect.
Whether you're registering your interest to attend, exploring sponsorship opportunities, or reaching out to partner with APEX 2027 — we'd love to hear from you.
hello@schoolofservice.com
Phone / WhatsApp
+234 707 997 7003
Location
National Assembly Library Trust Fund
Abuja, Nigeria