AIG Fellowships
Capturing best practice and experiences
In Partnership with University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government
Our AIG Fellowships programme gives outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the public sector an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of critical public policy challenges facing the continent.
Fellowships are awarded on an ad-hoc basis to outstanding public servants who have made significant contributions to the development of the public sector in their home countries and whose work is aligned with our strategic objectives. Fellows undertake a period of study, reflection, and engagement of up to six months with scholars and students at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. They use their time at the school to further develop their understanding of specific policy issues and solutions and to reflect on practices in other countries.
Fellows codify their learning and experience through policy papers and briefs and share their findings through a workshop or lecture, some of which you can watch on this page.
Past Fellows
2018-19 Fellow
Mrs Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru
Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru served as Executive Chairman of the Federal Revenue Service (FIRS) and Chairman of the Joint Tax Board, which she led meritoriously for two consecutive terms. In this role, Ifueko was the first female Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Chairman of the Joint Tax Board comprising representatives of all taxing tiers of Government in Nigeria.
2017-18 Fellow
Justice Mrs Georgina Wood (retired)
Justice Mrs Georgina Wood was the first woman to occupy the position of Chief Justice of Ghana. She is currently a member of the Council of State of Ghana – a body established under the country’s Constitution to counsel the President in the performance of his functions. She also serves on the boards of international justice and human rights organisations such as the Global Justice Center.
Professor Attahiru Jega
Professor Attahiru Jega, former Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent Electorial Commission (INEC), was the inaugural Africa Initiative for Governance Fellow of Practice. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Political Science, Bayero University, and Kano and has published extensively on Nigerian politics, elections, democratisation, and transition to democracy.
2016-17 Fellow
Eligibility criteria
Position/Level:
– Must hold a position within the leadership cadres of Director Generals and Chief Executive Officers in the Public Service
Service Longevity:
– Minimum of six years remaining before mandatory retirement age
Demonstrated Leadership:
– Must demonstrate measurable impact in public service delivery within the past five years
– Must provide quantifiable evidence of implementing successful reforms or improvements in their area of responsibility
Strategic Influence:
– Must have direct oversight of strategic initiatives affecting at least one key sector (Health, Education, Agriculture, Energy, Finance, Security, or Defence
– Demonstrate experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Educational Qualification:
– Minimum of a master's degree or equivalent professional qualification
– Evidence of continuous professional development in the last three years.
Organisational Endorsement:
– Must obtain formal endorsement from a respected Public Sector Leader (Head of the Civil Service, Minister, Governor, etc.)
Ethical Standing
– No pending disciplinary actions
– Clean and outstanding record of service
– Must pass security clearance
Past Lectures
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