Applications are currently being accepted for the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation (AIG) Visiting Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AIG Visiting Fellowship Programme
The AIG Visiting Fellowship is awarded to exceptional Nigerian public sector executives who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and made significant contributions to the public sector. It allows these outstanding public sector leaders to deepen their knowledge and understanding of critical public policy challenges facing Nigeria.The programme is designed for visionary reformers who demonstrate integrity, innovation, and measurable results in governance, public policy, or service delivery. Through access to Oxford’s academic resources and global networks, Fellows are equipped to explore complex governance challenges, refine their reform ideas, and develop practical solutions that strengthen institutions and enhance public sector performance in Nigeria.
Benefits of AIG Visiting Fellowship Programme
- Successful candidates will receive a fully funded scholarship, covering all programme costs.
AIG Visiting Fellowship Programme Requirements
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 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 oversee strategic initiatives in at least one of the following key sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, Energy, Justice, Defence, and Security.
- 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
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
12 June, 2026
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