Nigerian economist and former Central Bank Deputy Governor Kingsley Moghalu has been appointed as the first president of the newly established African School of Governance (ASG).
The announcement comes as the African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of a postgraduate institution, the African School of Governance. Prominent African leaders have come together to launch this initiative, which aims to transform the continent’s leadership landscape by addressing the diverse needs of leaders across Africa.
As ASG’s first President, Professor Kingsley Mogul, a globally recognized leader in the field of public policy and governance, will lead ASG towards its ambitious goals.
Professor Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has held senior positions in the United Nations system for 17 years and has taught at prestigious educational institutions such as Harvard University, Oxford University and the Fletcher School at Tufts University. He is also the author of several books, including the critically acclaimed Emerging Africa: How the ‘last frontier’ of the global economy is thriving and important.
Commenting on the appointment, Makhtar Diop, IFC Managing Director and Chairman of the ASG Board of Directors, said that Mr. Moghal will be a great addition to ASG.
“We are excited to welcome Kingsley Moghalu as Dean of the African School of Governance. His impressive track record of leadership in international and national policy-making institutions, as well as academia, and his impact as a thought leader. The power will help make ASG an innovative graduate school and develop a new generation of purpose-driven leaders with the skills and mindset to help Africa meet the challenges of the 21st century. said.
Professor Mogale will be responsible for steering and shaping ASG’s academic vision, delivering programs of study that reflect the complex governance challenges that Africa faces today. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors, he will focus on recruiting Africa’s top faculty, fostering academic excellence, and positioning ASG as a hub for intellectual and policy innovation.
Upon receiving his appointment, Professor Moghalu said, “The establishment of the ASG is a powerful expression of a clear vision on the part of our founding leaders. We share this vision, and so do I.” I am honored to be tasked with leading ASG’s important contributions to making that vision a reality. ”
ASG aims to address the continent’s pressing governance challenges by equipping emerging leaders with the mindset, skills and knowledge they need to provide effective leadership in Africa's future. This initiative brings together visionaries working to build sustainable governance models rooted in African realities.
The ASG Initiative is a collaboration between His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia (both co-founders of the ASG Foundation), along with other African leaders, academics, and others dedicated to improving governance across African countries. It was established in consultation with philanthropists. Continent. ASG receives support from the Mastercard Foundation as part of its Young Africa Works strategy. The strategy aims to ensure that 30 million young Africans, 70% of whom are women, have access to dignified and fulfilling work opportunities by 2030.
ASG will be led by respected independent board members, including Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and former Senegalese Minister of Finance and Economy, and Donald Kabelka, former President of the African Development Bank. This includes Mr. and Mr. Hajar. Mr. Gerditch, professor at the University of Carthage, Mr. Kishore Mahbubani, former dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, and Mr. Francis Gatare, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board.
The ASG Foundation has appointed Professor Kingsley Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and a renowned scholar and scholar, as the first Chairman of the ASG. ASG’s leadership’s collective vision is to create an institution that provides world-class education in governance and public policy while promoting homegrown solutions to Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Speaking at the launch, His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, said the time has come to establish an organization rooted in Africa’s needs and aspirations.
“The African School of Governance will combine African uniqueness with international best practices to become a hub for developing purpose-driven leaders capable of tackling the continent’s biggest challenges and opportunities. “This is not just an educational institution, but a movement for sustainable leadership in Africa,” Desalegn said.
