AIG Public Leaders Programme

Frequently Asked Questions

AIG Public Leaders Programme:

Your Top questions, answered! 

Whether you have questions about the application process or need help resolving an issue, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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  • No. You can submit your application while awaiting your endorsement letter. However, if you make it beyond the first stage, you will need your endorsement letter to progress to the video interview stage

  • Only applicants within the 35 – 50 years age range are eligible to apply.

  • No. You need to initiate a new application 

  • Tentatively in June 2025

  • The challenges experienced may vary, depending on individual participants. 

  • Your organisation can confirm the conventional equivalence of your grade through your endorsement letter. 

  • 72.

  • Leadership track record, tangible achievements in governance, service delivery and policy implementation, etc. 

  • The programme is at no cost to participants. However, participants will bear the cost of transportation to the Residential and Closing Ceremony events while the Foundation will be responsible for accommodation and feeding.

  • Yes, you can.

  • Register on the portal. You will need an endorsement letter detailing your grade level, your current department and your job role. You will need to upload your credentials and a passport photograph. 

  • 6 Months

    • Be a citizen of any African country

    • Be actively working within the public sector in Africa

    • Have a minimum of seven years of working experience

    • Grade-level 12 and above

    • Age: 35-50 years old

  • Public servants from English-speaking countries across Africa are welcome to apply.

  • No, you need to start another application

  • No. However, it is an annual programme and you will be eligible to apply to the subsequent cohorts. 

     

  • Yes 

  • The programme is a blended learning format with both online and physical training sessions.

  • Self-sponsored

  • The essay phase will be for candidates who passed the Computer Based Test (CBT) phase.

  • Through our robust Alumni Network and Engagement Platforms.

  • Yes.

Want to stand out?

Focus your application on your leadership journey, your passion for public service delivery, and how you plan to drive innovative change in your institution, leveraging the insights from the programme and you just might be on your way to a career advancing experience.