The (AGESI) has unveiled a new set of programmes aimed at equipping Africa’s top leaders with the tools required to drive the continent’s transition to a green economy. The institute disclosed this in its 2026 Executive Training Catalogue, describing the initiative as a strategic response to what it called the defining economic and geopolitical opportunity of this generation.
According to the catalogue published on its website, the new curriculum goes beyond traditional academic instruction. Instead, it adopts what AGESI describes as a “practice-driven” format tailored for senior decision-makers, including cabinet ministers, chief executives, and investment leaders. The institute explained that the goal is to provide leaders with actionable strategies that can be applied directly within government, finance, and industry.
Courses are built around a structured concept known as the Leadership Pillar. Under this model, each programme is guided by a senior expert responsible for ensuring that discussions and lessons remain connected to real-world policy and market realities. This approach is designed to keep participants focused on solving practical challenges rather than theoretical debates.
AGESI’s Programme Director, Prof. Folake Anjorin, noted in the opening message of the catalogue that the global economy is undergoing a transition of historic proportions. She stated that for Africa, the shift represents more than an environmental obligation. It is, in her words, the defining economic and geopolitical opportunity of the continent’s generation.
The 2026 training schedule includes 16 week-long modules. These will be delivered both physically at AGESI’s Lagos campus and through a virtual learning platform, allowing flexibility for participants across different regions. The Chief of Patrons, Prof. Babatunde Alo, said each programme was carefully designed to reflect the realities of African governance, finance, industry, and community development. He explained that the curriculum combines global expertise with African experience to prepare leaders who can manage complexity, negotiate effectively, and deliver sustainable outcomes.
The Executive Director of AGESI, Dr. Eugene Itua, described the courses as immersive and grounded in everyday leadership challenges. He said they cover issues ranging from climate finance and industrial policy to natural capital valuation, urban resilience, and inclusive governance. According to him, every module is structured to strengthen decision-making capacity, sharpen strategic thinking, and build the confidence required to lead transformative change.
Key courses include The Green Economy: A Strategic Imperative; Green Finance & Climate Budgeting: From Strategy to Execution; Sustainable Aviation & Green Transport: Policy for a Connected Continent; Blue Economy Strategy: Maritime Governance & Ocean Wealth; and High-Stakes Negotiation: Strategy & Deal-Making for National Development. These topics are aimed at translating policy vision into measurable economic and developmental results.
AGESI emphasised that its approach is distinctly African. Dr. Itua stated that the institute does not import external models but instead co-creates solutions suited to Africa’s unique context and aspirations. Training delivery combines expert-led sessions with negotiation simulations, policy labs, and case studies to enhance practical learning.
Participants who complete three courses will qualify for an AGESI Executive Certificate. A 15 percent discount is available for advance registrations within this pathway, while teams of three or more from the same organisation can access a 10 percent group discount.
As Africa faces growing pressure to balance economic growth with climate resilience, AGESI positions its 2026 programme as a strategic investment in leadership capacity, aimed at enabling the continent to shape its own future in a rapidly changing global order.
