AIG Foundation, Oxford Open Applications for Sixth Public Leadership Cohort

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the sixth cohort of its flagship AIG Public Leaders Programme (PLP), delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford.In a statement, the foundation’s Executive Vice-Chair, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, said the initiative is aimed at strengthening the capacity of high-potential public sector leaders across Africa to drive institutional reform and sustainable change.

Applications are open to eligible public servants from English-speaking African countries and will close on April 12, 2026. The programme is scheduled to begin in October 2026.

Aig-Imoukhuede noted that tackling Africa’s complex public sector challenges requires more than goodwill, stressing the need for leaders who understand governance systems and can implement meaningful reforms. “The AIG PLP is designed to equip reformers with the tools, knowledge and networks needed to deliver lasting impact,” she said.

Since its launch in 2021, the programme has produced measurable results, with alumni leading over 230 reform projects across ministries, departments and agencies on the continent.She cited the example of Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), who developed a secure self-reporting platform enabling survivors of domestic and sexual abuse to document incidents and safely preserve evidence until justice is pursued.According to the foundation, the six-month executive education programme is delivered by Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, combining virtual learning with an intensive residential module. Selected participants attend at no cost, with accommodation and feeding covered during the residential phase.

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