As part of its activities to support efficient public service delivery in Nigeria, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced applications for the 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), a fully funded leadership development initiative for senior public sector professionals across Africa.
This programme is in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, and aims to equip participants with advanced skills to drive transformative governance and address systemic challenges.
The AIG PLP offers an immersive executive education experience, blending rigorous academic study, interactive workshops, and peer-to-peer learning to enhance competencies critical for effective public leadership. A distinctive feature of the programme is the reform project, where participants design and implement impactful reforms within their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Alumni have successfully led initiatives such as developing standardized training manuals for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and automating dossier review processes at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), resolving longstanding challenges in regulatory decisions. Additionally, patient waiting times at Isheri Olofin Primary Healthcare Centre in Lagos were reduced from 82 minutes to 31 minutes, surpassing the target reduction of over 50%.
Chioma Njoku, Director of Programmes at the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, emphasized the programme’s impact, stating, “The AIG PLP is more than a training programme—it’s a catalyst for systemic change. We empower public sector leaders with cutting-edge tools and frameworks to tackle Africa’s most pressing governance challenges. From reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks to advancing digital transformation, our alumni return to their roles equipped to lead with integrity, innovation, and measurable impact.”
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a citizen of any African country, actively working in the public sector.
- Have a minimum of seven years of work experience.
- Be at Grade Level 12 or above.
- Be between 35 and 50 years old.
Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s official website. The application deadline is 1st May 2025.