The story, the vision, the values, and the people behind the movement.
Altius Circle was founded by Lawrence Mike — a pastor, communicator, and development advocate — out of a deep conviction that Africa's transformation will not come from politics alone. It will come from leaders of purpose.
After years of ministry, mentoring, and working with young Africans, Lawrence observed the same recurring problem: intelligent, driven young people with enormous potential — but no clear path, no mentor, and no framework to help them navigate a competitive global world.
Altius Circle was registered to solve that problem. Not as another organisation, but as a movement — one built at the intersection of leadership development, practical skills, spiritual grounding, and compassion.
"Africa does not lack talent. It lacks platforms that treat that talent with the seriousness it deserves. Altius Circle is that platform."
— Lawrence Mike, Founder
To raise and equip the next generation of African leaders with the mindset, skills, and platforms they need to thrive, influence culture positively, and build nations.
We transform young Africans through intentional education, guided mentorship, and strategic opportunities — equipping them to lead in their careers, communities, and nations.
These are not slogans. They are the convictions that guide every decision, every programme, and every relationship within Altius Circle.
We believe every young African has the capacity to lead — in their home, their workplace, and their nation. We build leaders who serve.
Skills without purpose produce activity without direction. We help every student discover why they exist and how to build their life around that why.
We hold ourselves and our students to a world-class standard — not because perfection is achievable, but because the next generation deserves our best.
Africa's leaders must be able to compete and contribute on the global stage. We equip students with the mindset and tools to do exactly that.
True leadership is defined by who you serve, not who serves you. Altius Circle cultivates a servant-leader mentality from day one.
Character is the foundation of influence. We build leaders who do the right thing even when no one is watching — especially when no one is watching.
We are not in the business of producing certificates. We are in the business of changing lives — and measuring success by the lives our graduates go on to change.
Lawrence Mike is a pastor, communicator, and leadership development advocate based in Abuja, Nigeria. With a deep calling to see Africa's next generation rise to their full potential, he founded Altius Circle as a platform where young Africans could be equipped — not just educated — for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
Alongside Altius Circle, Lawrence leads the Diaspora Prayer Network — facilitating weekly prayer and spiritual grounding for Africans abroad — and Direction (Lapis Outreach), a campus ministry transforming universities across Africa with teachings on purpose, destiny, and kingdom identity.
Altius Circle operates through two sides — a leadership development platform and a spiritual ministry backbone — working together to produce balanced, powerful leaders.
The 8-week flagship school. Education arm of the platform.
Paired mentoring for every graduate. Long-term transformation.
2-month placements with partner companies. CV and experience.
Scholarships and philanthropy. Board-governed. Fully transparent.
Weekly prayer and spiritual support for Africans abroad.
Campus ministry transforming universities across Africa.