The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced that applications are now open for the sixth cohort of its flagship AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), a six-month executive education initiative aimed at strengthening public sector leadership across Africa.
Delivered by the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, the programme is designed to equip high potential public servants with the skills, networks and strategic insight required to drive sustainable reform within African public institutions.
Applications are open to qualified public servants from all English speaking African countries and will close on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The programme is scheduled to commence in October 2026.
Growing Impact Across Africa
Since its launch in 2021, the AIG PLP has built a strong track record of measurable impact.
According to the Foundation, alumni have designed and implemented more than 230 reform projects across ministries, departments and agencies throughout the continent.
An impact survey conducted by the Foundation revealed that 62 per cent of alumni have either earned promotions or assumed expanded leadership responsibilities following completion of the programme, highlighting its influence on career progression and institutional leadership.
Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice-Chair of the Foundation, said the initiative was created in response to the growing complexity of governance challenges across Africa.
“Across Africa, the complexity of public sector challenges demands more than good intentions. It requires reformers who understand systems, can navigate institutional realities, and are equipped to implement sustainable change. The AIG PLP is designed to meet this need,” she said.
Real World Reform Projects.
Among notable alumni is Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, who developed a secure self reporting tool that enables survivors of domestic and sexual abuse to safely document incidents and preserve evidence.
The innovation has already enabled survivors to access support services while ensuring critical documentation is protected until justice can be pursued. The project is one of over 230 reform initiatives implemented by alumni in sectors including healthcare, finance, agriculture and education.
Foundation officials say the results demonstrate that investing in leadership capacity can produce transformative outcomes that extend beyond policy frameworks alone.
The AIG PLP is structured as a blended learning experience, combining virtual sessions with an intensive residential module. Selected participants attend at no personal cost, with the Foundation covering tuition, accommodation and feeding during the residential component.
Participants gain access to faculty from the University of Oxford and engage with core public sector themes such as negotiating in the public interest, harnessing digital technology for governance, strengthening public organisations and upholding integrity in public life.
The programme concludes with a capstone reform project, requiring participants to apply newly acquired skills to address a real world institutional challenge, ensuring that learning outcomes translate into actionable and measurable reforms.
The Foundation encouraged eligible public servants across English speaking African countries to submit their applications before the April deadline.