Leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and changemakers gathered in Abuja for TurnTransform 2026, a two-day leadership conference organized by Leaders Court under the theme, “The Phenom: Uncommon by Design.” The event brought together participants from different sectors to explore leadership, influence, innovation, financial growth, and legacy-building.

Opening the conference, the President and Founder of Leaders Court, Ifejola Opara, challenged participants to embrace their uniqueness and pursue excellence intentionally. Speaking on the theme, “The Phenom,” she emphasized that extraordinary individuals do not emerge by accident but through deliberate growth, discipline, and a commitment to standing out.

According to Opara, just as gold is valuable because it is rare, individuals who desire to make meaningful impact must be willing to develop uncommon habits, uncommon character, and uncommon excellence.

Throughout the conference, speakers explored practical approaches to leadership, influence, business growth, financial discipline, and sustainable impact.

Leadership strategist Eric Gugua challenged participants to focus on “inner order before outward power,” emphasizing that lasting influence begins with self-leadership, confidence, and personal discipline. Dr. Kolawole Ojo introduced participants to the concept of the multiplier effect, demonstrating how leaders and entrepreneurs can create greater value and opportunities from existing ideas, products, and resources. Financial educator Stanley C. Onuorah highlighted the importance of financial discipline, proper record keeping, and tax compliance as critical foundations for sustainable growth.

Education advocate and social entrepreneur Raquel Kasham Daniel encouraged participants to think beyond success and focus on legacy. In her session, “Building for Legacy: Creating Systems That Outlive You,” she challenged participants to move beyond the idea of legacy as wealth or inheritance and instead view it as the systems, ideas, institutions, and impact that continue creating value beyond an individual’s direct involvement.

Drawing lessons from global changemakers and reformers, she emphasized the importance of building systems that can sustain impact across generations.

Participants described the conference as insightful, practical, and transformative.

“I came expecting to learn about leadership, but I am leaving with a different perspective on influence, growth, and building a life that creates value beyond me,” one participant shared.

Speaking at the close of the event, the Coordinator of TurnTransform 2026 and Chief Operating Officer of Leaders Court, Chinenyenwa Cynthia Okoronkwo, expressed appreciation to participants, speakers, partners, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the conference.

According to her, TurnTransform is more than a conference; it is a platform designed to challenge individuals to grow, lead, and become intentional about the impact they create.

She noted that the vision of Leaders Court is to raise transformational leaders who can influence organisations, communities, and nations, adding that the organization remains committed to creating opportunities that equip people to maximize their potential and lead meaningful change.

Okoronkwo also hinted at more leadership development initiatives and opportunities from Leaders Court, encouraging participants to remain connected to the community and continue investing in their personal and professional growth.