Kingsley Moghalu appointed pioneer president of African School of Governance

Kingsley Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been appointed as the first president of the African School of Governance (ASG).

The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Mahktar Diop, managing director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), said Moghalu’s leadership will drive ASG’s academic and research initiatives.

He noted that Moghalu will lead the institution’s academic vision to deliver learning programmes that reflect the complex governance challenges facing the continent.

“We are excited to welcome Kingsley Moghalu as President of the African School of Governance,” Diop said.

“His sterling track record of leadership in international and national policymaking institutions, and academia, as his thought leadership influence, will help make ASG a transformative graduate school and develop a new generation of purpose-driven leaders with the skills and mindsets to help Africa address the challenges of the 21st Century.

“Under the guidance of the Governing Board, he will focus on recruiting top-tier African faculty, fostering academic excellence, and positioning ASG as a hub for intellectual and policy innovation.”

Diop said the institution based in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, will bring together visionaries committed to creating a sustainable governance model “rooted in African realities”.

“Prominent African leaders have come together in this landmark step, as the initiative is set to transform the continent’s leadership landscape by meeting the diverse needs of leaders across Africa,” he said.

“The ASG aims to address the continent’s pressing governance challenges by equipping emerging leaders with the mindsets, skills and knowledge required for effective leadership in Africa’s future.”

In a post on X, Moghalu expressed excitement over the appointment.

“Honored to accept an invitation from African leaders and others to serve as President of the newly established African School of Governance,” he wrote.

Honored to accept an invitation from African leaders @PaulKagame , @HMDessalegn and others to serve as President of the newly established African School of Governance (ASG) @ASG_Africa university, located in Kigali, Rwanda. ASG is supported by @MastercardFdn and has a strategic… pic.twitter.com/ijYVM3vSOw

— Kingsley Moghalu OON (@MoghaluKingsley) October 21, 2024