Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation (AIG) Visiting Fellowship Programme 2026 for Nigerian public sector executives (Fully Funded Study Scholarship to University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government)

Application Deadline: June twelfth, 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation (AIG) Visiting Fellowship Programme. The AIG Visiting Fellowship is awarded to distinctive Nigerian public sector executives who’ve demonstrated exemplary management and made important contributions to the public sector. It permits these excellent public sector leaders to deepen their data and understanding of vital public coverage challenges dealing with Nigeria.

The programme is designed for visionary reformers who reveal integrity, innovation, and measurable leads to governance, public coverage, or service supply. Through entry to Oxford’s tutorial sources and world networks, Fellows are geared up to discover advanced governance challenges, refine their reform concepts, and develop sensible options that strengthen establishments and improve public sector efficiency in Nigeria.

Upon returning home, they proceed to drive systemic reform—mentoring colleagues, advancing efficient governance practices, and contributing to the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s mission of constructing a extra succesful, accountable, and transformative public sector for Nigeria.

Eligibility standards

Position/Level:

• Must maintain a place inside the management cadres of Director Generals and Chief Executive Officers within the Public Service

Service Longevity:

• Minimum of six years earlier than necessary retirement age

Demonstrated Leadership:

• Must reveal measurable affect in public service supply inside the previous 5 years
• Must present quantifiable proof of implementing profitable reforms or enhancements of their space of duty

Strategic Influence:

• Must oversee strategic initiatives in no less than one of the next key sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, Energy, Justice, Defence, and Security.
• Demonstrate expertise in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder administration

Educational Qualification:

• Minimum of a grasp’s diploma or equal skilled qualification
• Evidence of steady skilled improvement within the final three years.

Organisational Endorsement:

• Must acquire formal endorsement from a revered Public Sector Leader (Head of the Civil Service, Minister, Governor, and many others.)

Ethical Standing

• No pending disciplinary actions
• Clean and excellent file of service
• Must cross safety clearance

Benefits

• Successful candidates will obtain a completely funded scholarship, protecting all programme prices.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation (AIG) Visiting Fellowship Programme