Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Opens Applications for Sixth Cohort of Oxford-Backed Public Leaders Programme

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Opens Applications for Sixth Cohort of Oxford-Backed Public Leaders Programme

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced that applications are now open for the sixth cohort of its transformative AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP).

This flagship six-month executive education initiative, delivered by the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, is designed to empower high-potential public sector leaders across Africa with the tools, networks, and strategic insight required to drive meaningful reform in 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 will commence in October 2026.

Since its launch in 2021, the AIG PLP has built a strong reputation for delivering measurable impact. Alumni have collectively designed and implemented more than 230 reform projects within ministries, departments, and agencies across Africa.

An impact survey further revealed that 62% of alumni have earned promotions or assumed expanded leadership responsibilities following their participation, underscoring the programme’s direct contribution to career progression and institutional influence.

“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,” said Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice-Chair of the Foundation.

Highlighting the programme’s impact, a PLP alumna, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, launched a secure self-reporting tool that enables survivors of domestic and sexual abuse to safely document incidents and preserve evidence. The innovation ensures that crucial proof is protected while survivors access support services and pursue justice.

This initiative is one of over 230 reform projects being implemented across sectors as diverse as healthcare, finance, agriculture, and education.

“We are seeing proof every day that investing in the capacity and leadership potential of people delivers the kind of transformation that policy alone cannot achieve,” the Foundation added.

The AIG PLP offers a blended learning experience combining virtual sessions with an intensive residential module. The programme is fully funded for selected participants, with the Foundation covering all associated costs, including accommodation and meals during the residential component.

Participants benefit from direct access to world-class faculty at Oxford and engage with core public sector challenges, including:

Negotiating in the public interest

Harnessing digital technology for governance

Strengthening public institutions

Upholding integrity in public life

The programme culminates in a capstone reform project, enabling participants to apply newly acquired skills to real-world institutional challenges and deliver actionable solutions.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. For more information on eligibility criteria and the application process, visit the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation website.

About the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a public sector-focused philanthropic organisation founded by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede. The Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Africans by strengthening public service delivery and building the capacity of public sector institutions across the continent.