AUG
12
Exhibition
Opening Exhibition: The Road to the Presidency
A curated exhibition tracing President Mahama's journey from Bole-Bamboi to the Jubilee House.
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John Dramani Mahama Presidential Library & Legacy Centre
The Northern Star
Shall Rise.
Africa's foremost institution for ethical leadership, living heritage, and transformative learning — now seeking visionary partners to build it.
Our Vision & Purpose
The JDM-PLLC is a dynamic, living civic ecosystem integrating heritage preservation with leadership development, practical skills training, and continental dialogue — being built for Africa and the world.
Innovation, Policy & Public Dialogue
Youth Leadership & Civic Education
Community Engagement & Impact
The Foundation of the Institution
A Proven Record. A Continental Vision.
The Northern Star Centre will be grounded in a documented legacy of transformational governance. This record is not a monument — it is the curriculum, the case study, and the proof of concept for everything we are building together.
Infrastructure
Building the Foundations of Progress
Under President Mahama's leadership, Ghana witnessed an unprecedented expansion of roads, bridges, hospitals, and energy infrastructure.
We are building not just roads and bridges, but pathways to opportunity for every Ghanaian.
216 major infrastructure projects completed
Education
Investing in Ghana's Future
The Mahama administration expanded access to quality education through new schools, free school feeding programs, and increased investment in tertiary institutions.
Education is the great equalizer. Every child in Ghana deserves the chance to learn and to lead.
2.4 million students reached through education programs
Democracy
Strengthening Democratic Institutions
President Mahama's tenure was marked by a steadfast commitment to democratic governance, press freedom, and the peaceful transfer of power.
Democracy is not just a system of government. It is a covenant between leaders and the people they serve.
Ghana ranked among Africa's top 3 democracies
2021
Vision Established
3
Integrated Branches
2031
Decade Delivered
1B+
Africans to Serve
President John Dramani Mahama & First Lady Lordina Mahama
The Northern Star Centre will honour a legacy of family, service, and vision — help us build it
"The Northern Star Centre is not being built merely to remember the past. It is being built to shape the future — and we need partners who share that conviction."
— JDM-PLLC Founding Charter
Our Mission
A Living Institution for Africa and the World In the Making
To preserve Africa's heritage, codify the lessons of transformational leadership, strengthen Indigenous Knowledge Systems, advance research and innovation for public good, and cultivate a new generation of ethical, competent, and visionary leaders for Africa and the world.
Learn About the CentreWhat We Do
The PEECS Framework
P
Preserve
Democratic, cultural, intellectual, and historical heritage.
E
Empower
Youth, women, and communities through leadership and skills development.
E
Educate
Through fellowships, case studies, research, and lifelong learning.
C
Celebrate
African excellence, innovation, service, and achievement.
S
Sustain
Long-term institutional resilience and economic transformation.
The Northern Star Centre — A Vision for Africa
The Northern Star Centre
A Journey Through Mind, Soul & Heart
Three integrated branches across Northern Ghana — conceived as a fully self-sustaining institution by 2031. Your partnership makes it real.
Tamale (GHANASCO)
The Mind
Academic & Leadership Development Wing
The engine of analysis, innovation, and leadership development.
- ◆Leadership Laboratory
- ◆Pan-African Fellowships
- ◆University Partnerships
- ◆Public Policy Dialogues
- ◆Leadership Research
Busunu
The Soul
Mama Habiba Wing for Character & Ethical Formation
A sanctuary dedicated to the moral foundations of leadership.
- ◆Character Formation
- ◆Integrity and Values
- ◆Family & Community Leadership
- ◆Intergenerational Dialogue
- ◆Youth Retreats
Bole
The Heart
Global Headquarters & Living Heritage Hub
The historical and emotional core of the institution.
- ◆Presidential Library & Museum
- ◆Northern Star Hall of Fame
- ◆Conference Centre
- ◆National Knowledge Centre
- ◆Heritage Tourism Facilities
Credibility & Endorsement
Trusted by Leaders. Backed by Vision.
The JDM Presidential Library & Legacy Centre carries the personal endorsement of President Mahama and is being built in partnership with institutions, governments, and visionary individuals across Africa and the diaspora.
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This centre will stand as a testament to what servant leadership can achieve — and as a school for the leaders Africa needs next.
H.E. John Dramani Mahama
President of the Republic of Ghana · Patron, JDM-PLLC
Inviting Founding Partners
Governments & Multilaterals
African Union member states, development banks, and multilateral institutions invited as founding sovereign partners.
Express InterestPartnership Window Open
Corporations & Foundations
Pan-African and international corporations seeking legacy CSR investment with naming rights and board representation.
Express InterestMoU Discussions Active
Universities & Research Bodies
Academic institutions invited to co-design the research agenda, curriculum, and fellowship programmes.
Express InterestOpen to All Contributions
Diaspora & Philanthropists
Individual visionaries and diaspora communities who believe in the power of preserved legacy to shape the future.
Express Interest2026
Year of First Light
Partnership window open now
AU
Pan-African Scope
Aligned with Agenda 2063
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Programme Branches
Fully integrated ecosystem
∞
Generational Impact
Built to outlast its founders
2026
The Year of First Light — Partnership Window Now Open
Concept approved. Presidential endorsement granted. Vision codified. Founding partners are being onboarded now — before a single brick is laid.
Strategic Partnership & Investment
Illuminate the Constellation
We are building Africa's foremost leadership institution. We are looking for partners who want to build it with us.
The Northern Star Centre is not built by one person. It is illuminated by a constellation. We invite visionary partners — universities, foundations, governments, corporations, philanthropists, and diaspora communities — to co-invest in an institution that will serve Africa for generations.
Long-term sustainability through three revenue streams:
Earned Income
Heritage Tourism · Legacy Presidential Hotel · Conference Services · Executive Education · Consultancy
Philanthropic Capital
Endowment Fund · Naming Rights · Fellowship Sponsorships · Friends of the Northern Star
Strategic Partnerships
Research Chairs · Fellowship Endowments · Joint Programmes · University Partnerships
We invite the following partners to join the constellation:
Universities & Research Institutions
Curriculum co-design, faculty exchanges, joint research chairs, and governance studies.
Foundations & Philanthropists
Endowment fund, naming rights, fellowship sponsorships, and the Friends of the Northern Star Network.
Development Partners & Governments
Infrastructure co-investment, programme funding, and strategic institutional endorsements.
Corporations & Private Sector
Executive education, conference services, heritage tourism, and the Legacy Presidential Hotel.
Diaspora Communities
Cultural connection, knowledge transfer, and investment in the continent's leadership future.
Traditional Authorities
Partnership in heritage stewardship, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and cultural dialogue.
Ready to illuminate the constellation?
Contact our Secretariat to discuss partnership and investment opportunities. Founding partner positions are limited.
2026 Calendar
Upcoming Events
SEP
05
Lecture
Northern Star Annual Lecture
The inaugural Northern Star Annual Lecture — a premier intellectual forum on democratic governance, leadership, and Africa's transformation.
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18
Fellowship
Pan-African Fellowship Programme Launch
The launch of the Pan-African Fellowship Programme — connecting Africa's next generation of ethical leaders.
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News & Updates
Partnership
6 July 2026
UDS Partners AfYEF to Advance Plans for JDM Presidential Library and Legacy Centre
The University for Development Studies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the AfcFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation to support the development of the proposed JDM Presidential Library and Legacy Centre — covering academic research, archival documentation, civic education, and digital knowledge preservation.
Read MoreDevelopmentJune 2026
Concept Design Phase Completed — Architectural Vision Finalised
The five-branch campus concept has been fully documented, with architectural renderings approved by the founding committee.
Read MorePartnershipMay 2026
Prospectus Published — Inviting Founding Partners Across Africa
The official investment prospectus is now available. Founding partner positions carry naming rights and board representation.
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Visit & Engage
Visit the Centre
Whether you are a researcher, a prospective partner, a student, or a future visitor — the Northern Star Centre is being built for you. Our Secretariat is open to all enquiries, from investment discussions to research collaboration and programme partnerships.
Awulewu Court, No. 197 Odai Brogu Street, East Legon, Accra, Ghana
Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday & Public HolidaysClosed
Admission is free for all Ghanaian citizens. International visitors: GHS 50.