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Applications are now open for the 2026 AIG Visiting Fellowship, a fully funded leadership and policy development opportunity for exceptional Nigerian public sector leaders. The fellowship is offered by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, and is designed to strengthen leadership capacity in Nigeria’s public service through global learning and high-level policy engagement.
This prestigious fellowship provides selected fellows with the opportunity to undertake an immersive learning experience at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, where they will engage with world-class academics, policy experts, and senior public leaders from across the globe. The programme is intended to equip participants with advanced leadership tools, governance knowledge, and practical policy skills that can support transformative reforms in Nigeria.
The AIG Visiting Fellowship is targeted at senior Nigerian public servants who have demonstrated measurable impact in governance and public administration. It is specifically designed for leaders who are already shaping policy and implementing reforms in strategic sectors of national development.
Fellowship Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Full funding covering all programme costs
- Access to executive learning at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
- Exposure to global policy perspectives and governance innovations
- Opportunity to build international networks with public sector leaders and experts
- Participation in a transformative leadership development experience aimed at improving public service delivery in Nigeria
Because this is a fully funded fellowship, beneficiaries are not required to pay tuition or programme participation fees.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian public sector professionals occupying leadership-level roles equivalent to Director General, Chief Executive Officer, or similar senior positions
- Demonstrate measurable and verifiable impact in implementing successful reforms or improvements in public service delivery within the last five years
- Have direct oversight of strategic initiatives in at least one key sector such as health, education, agriculture, finance, security, trade, infrastructure, justice, energy, or public administration
- Possess at least a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Have a minimum of four years remaining before mandatory retirement from service
Why This Fellowship Matters
Nigeria’s public institutions require visionary and reform-driven leadership to address complex governance challenges. The AIG Visiting Fellowship creates an avenue for senior public officials to gain international exposure, refine policy leadership skills, and return better equipped to drive systemic improvements in governance.
This initiative reflects a broader commitment by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation to strengthen Africa’s public sector by investing in capable leaders who can influence lasting institutional change.
Application Deadline
Applications opened on 1 April and will close on 12 June 2026. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
How to Apply
Direct application form.
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