Moghalu’s leadership is anticipated to play a pivotal role in establishing ASG as a hub for intellectual growth and policy innovation in Africa.
Kigali, Rwanda – Nigerian economist and former Central Bank Deputy Governor, Kingsley Moghalu, has been named the inaugural president of the African School of Governance (ASG), a new institution aimed at revolutionizing governance in Africa.
The school, based in Kigali, Rwanda, announced his appointment in a statement released on Sunday.
The ASG, designed to offer world-class public policy education and research tailored to African contexts, aims to address the continent’s pressing governance challenges. Moghalu, a seasoned academic and former United Nations official, will lead the institution as it works to empower a new generation of African leaders.
“We are excited to welcome Kingsley Moghalu as President of the African School of Governance,” said Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Chair of ASG’s Board. “His track record in international and national policymaking, combined with his thought leadership, will help make ASG a transformative institution for developing purpose-driven leaders.”
In response to his appointment, Moghalu expressed his enthusiasm for the role. “The establishment of ASG is a powerful expression of a clear vision by its founding leaders,” he said. “I share this vision of a transformed Africa driven by competent leadership, and I am honored to lead ASG’s contribution toward making that vision a reality.”
ASG, founded by prominent African leaders including Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, aims to develop leadership skills that will foster sustainable development and governance reform across the continent.
Supported by the Mastercard Foundation under its Young Africa Works strategy, the institution is expected to create opportunities for 30 million young Africans, with a focus on women, by 2030.
The school’s governing board, chaired by Diop, includes notable figures such as Donald Kaberuka, former President of the African Development Bank, and Kishore Mahbubani, former Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
Moghalu’s leadership is anticipated to play a pivotal role in establishing ASG as a hub for intellectual growth and policy innovation in Africa.
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