The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has chosen 74 public-sector professionals from across Africa for the sixth group of its Public Leaders Programme. This initiative now includes participants from 12 African countries.
Founded by Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, the foundation aims to improve public-sector leadership. It supports reforms through funding, advice, and training programs throughout Africa. The six-month program is done in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford.
This program helps public servants develop the leadership skills and networks they need to make changes in government institutions. The new group includes professionals from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Malawi, and Zambia, with Botswana and Eswatini joining for the first time.
Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice-Chair of the foundation, noted that the program’s growth allows public servants to learn from each other and tackle shared challenges in governance. She emphasized the importance of having a supportive network for those working on institutional reforms.
Participants will take part in online courses and an intensive week of in-person training at the University of Oxford. They will also create reform projects to implement in their respective government departments.
The foundation highlighted that previous cohorts have led to over 300 reform projects across Africa. A survey showed that 62 percent of alumni took on more leadership roles after completing the program. Notable achievements include Nigeria’s first sexual harassment policy for the National Youth Service Corps and improved healthcare access in Lagos State.
The sixth cohort aims to build on these successes as participants enhance their leadership skills and address real challenges in public institutions.
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