Why Africa must tackle governance, leadership issues –-Moghalu…As African School of Governance Launche A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has emphasized the need for Africa to address governance and leadership challenges, stating that getting these right is crucial for economic growth and development. Moghalu made this statement in Lagos during the launch of the African School of Governance (ASG). The ASG was established in response to concerns about governance and leadership structures across the continent. It was founded by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. According to the founders, the school’s mission is centered on three core pillars: Providing innovative public policy education Conducting cutting-edge research Creating a platform for policy engagement These pillars aim to foster transformative governance rooted in Africa’s unique values and opportunities. The school, which began its admission process on February 1st and will commence academic activities in September, has appointed Prof. Moghalu—a globally recognized expert—as its inaugural president. At the Lagos launch, moderated by Vanguard columnist Donu Kogbara, Moghalu elaborated on the school’s objectives and future aspirations. He stated: “ASG is set to systematically address governance and leadership issues through our three thematic areas. With the right leadership, we can drive economic growth and development. We aim to train future leaders with a mindset that promotes equality, inclusivity, and a spirit of public service.” Moghalu highlighted the school’s curriculum, which is currently under review, and noted that the faculty includes eminent African leaders such as: HE Olusegun Obasanjo – Former President of Nigeria and HE Paul Kagame – President of Rwanda Makhtar Diop – Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and former Senegalese Minister of Finance The ASG also collaborates with leading global institutions, including the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the University of Singapore and the Mastercard Foundation. According to Moghalu, the school’s short-term goals include: Recruiting top-tier faculty and Refurbishing its six-storey campus donated by the Rwandan government In the medium term, the school aims to graduate its first cohort within two years. In the long term (10 years), ASG envisions its alumni making significant impacts across Africa and the global stage. Providing an overview of the academic offerings, Ms. Ngozichukwu Njemanze, Director and Senior Policy Adviser to the ASG President, outlined the various programmes available: Master of Public Administration (MPA): A two-year, full-time flagship programme Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA): A two-year, part-time hybrid programme General Executive Courses: Short programmes lasting two to three weeks Young Professional Training Programme: Six weeks, full-time Senior Leadership Fellowship: Six-month residency programme Njemanze also noted that fellowships and scholarships will be offered through a need-blind admission process. Prospective applicants must pay a non-refundable $50 application fee and complete their applications online by uploading the required documents. With its innovative approach to leadership training and support from global partners, ASG is poised to become a driving force for transformative governance and sustainable development across Africa.

…As African School of Governance Launched

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has emphasized the need for Africa to address governance and leadership challenges, stating that getting these right is crucial for economic growth and development.

Moghalu made this statement in Lagos during the launch of the African School of Governance (ASG).

The ASG was established in response to concerns about governance and leadership structures across the continent. It was founded by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.

According to the founders, the school’s mission is centered on three core pillars:

Providing innovative public policy education

Conducting cutting-edge research

Creating a platform for policy engagement

These pillars aim to foster transformative governance rooted in Africa’s unique values and opportunities.

The school, which began its admission process on February 1st and will commence academic activities in September, has appointed Prof. Moghalu—a globally recognized expert—as its inaugural president.

At the Lagos launch, moderated by Vanguard columnist Donu Kogbara, Moghalu elaborated on the school’s objectives and future aspirations.

He stated: “ASG is set to systematically address governance and leadership issues through our three thematic areas. With the right leadership, we can drive economic growth and development. We aim to train future leaders with a mindset that promotes equality, inclusivity, and a spirit of public service.”

Moghalu highlighted the school’s curriculum, which is currently under review, and noted that the faculty includes eminent African leaders such as: HE Olusegun Obasanjo – Former President of Nigeria and HE Paul Kagame – President of Rwanda

Makhtar Diop – Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and former Senegalese Minister of Finance

The ASG also collaborates with leading global institutions, including the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the University of Singapore and the Mastercard Foundation.

According to Moghalu, the school’s short-term goals include: Recruiting top-tier faculty and Refurbishing its six-storey campus donated by the Rwandan government

In the medium term, the school aims to graduate its first cohort within two years. In the long term (10 years), ASG envisions its alumni making significant impacts across Africa and the global stage.

Providing an overview of the academic offerings, Ms. Ngozichukwu Njemanze, Director and Senior Policy Adviser to the ASG President, outlined the various programmes available:

Master of Public Administration (MPA): A two-year, full-time flagship programme

Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA): A two-year, part-time hybrid programme

General Executive Courses: Short programmes lasting two to three weeks

Young Professional Training Programme: Six weeks, full-time

Senior Leadership Fellowship: Six-month residency programme

Njemanze also noted that fellowships and scholarships will be offered through a need-blind admission process.

Prospective applicants must pay a non-refundable $50 application fee and complete their applications online by uploading the required documents.

With its innovative approach to leadership training and support from global partners, ASG is poised to become a driving force for transformative governance and sustainable development across Africa.