House of reps hopeful selected for Desmond Tutu 2022 fellowship

Jude Feranmi, convener of Raising New Voices, has been selected as a 2022 fellow of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Initiative, South Africa.

Feranmi, a house of representatives hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and two other Nigerians — Eric Idiahi & Kola Oyeneyin — are among the 20 cohorts selected for the 2022 fellowship programme. 

The African Leadership Initiative strives to strengthen the capability of visionary and strategic leaders all over Africa.

The Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellowship, in partnership with Oxford University, offers a multifaceted learning experience to the 20-25 fellows selected every year. The 2022 successful cohort was chosen from a pool of over 330 nominations received by AFLI.

Feranmi is also the founder and CEO of Republicraft Consultancy. He has provided services for several government agencies, and civil society organisations, including companies focusing on the tech ecosystem, governance, and public policies.

Feranmi is the legislative engagement lead for the Nigerian Startup Bill (NSB), office of the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.