Applications are now open for the 2026 Aig-Imoukhuede (AIG) Foundation Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP) — a flagship leadership development initiative designed to strengthen the capacity of emerging African public sector leaders.
Delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, the programme provides a world-class executive education experience tailored to the realities of governance in Africa.
The AIG PLP equips participants with advanced leadership, policy, and management skills needed to drive effective institutional reform and sustainable national development.
About the Programme
The AIG Public Leaders Programme is an intensive and immersive learning experience that combines:
- Faculty-led sessions
- Practical simulations
- Policy case studies
- Collaborative group exercises
- Leadership reflection and peer learning
Participants gain robust conceptual frameworks and practical tools to navigate complex governance environments and lead high-impact change within public institutions.
The programme is designed to foster cultures of:
- Excellence
- Effectiveness
- Accountability
- Integrity
Programme Focus Areas
The 2026 edition will focus on:
- Negotiating in the public interest
- Harnessing digital technology for governance
- Strengthening public organisations
- Integrity in public life
- Communication and narrative power
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of any English-speaking African country
- Be actively working within the public sector in Africa
- Have a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience
- Be at Grade Level 13 or above (or equivalent senior public sector position)
- Be between 35 and 54 years old
Application Timeline
- February 20, 2026: Applications Open
- April 12, 2026: Applications Close
- May 2026: Stage 1 – Computer-Based Tests
- Fourth Week of May 2026: Stage 2 – Essay Submission
- Third Week of June 2026: Stage 3 – Video Interview
- August 2026: Final Selection
- October 2026: Programme Commencement
Why Apply?
The AIG PLP offers:
- Executive education delivered in collaboration with Oxford University
- Exposure to global governance best practices
- Practical leadership tools tailored to African public institutions
- A network of reform-minded public sector leaders
- Opportunity to strengthen institutional impact at the national level
For senior public officials seeking to enhance their leadership effectiveness and drive transformative change, the AIG PLP is one of Africa’s most prestigious public sector development programmes.
Apply for the AIG Public Leaders Programme
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