AIG Visiting Fellowship – Oxford Experience for Nigeria’s Top Public Sector Leaders 

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Summary:

The AIG Visiting Fellowship, offered by the AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation, is a prestigious programme for senior Nigerian public sector leaders. It provides an opportunity to study at University of Oxford, deepen policy expertise, and develop practical solutions to governance challenges. Fellows engage with global networks, produce policy papers, and contribute to institutional reforms in Nigeria. The programme targets high-impact leaders close to retirement who have demonstrated measurable success in public service delivery and reform.

Scholarship Name

AIG Visiting Fellowship

Host / Organization

• Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation
• Hosted at the University of Oxford

Level of Study

• Fellowship (Executive-level, non-degree programme)

Value / Benefits

• Access to Oxford’s academic resources and research environment
• Exposure to global policy experts and networks
• Opportunity to develop and refine public sector reform ideas
• Platform to publish policy papers and briefs
• Post-fellowship influence through workshops, lectures, and mentoring

Eligibility Criteria

1. Position / Level

• Must be a Director General, CEO, or equivalent senior public sector leader

2. Service Longevity

• At least 6 years remaining before mandatory retirement

3. Demonstrated Leadership

• Proven measurable impact in the last 5 years
• Clear evidence of successful reforms or improvements

4. Strategic Influence

• Must lead initiatives in at least one sector:
  • Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, Energy, Justice, Defence, or Security
• Strong stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration experience

5. Educational Qualification

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (or equivalent)
• Evidence of continuous professional development (last 3 years)

6. Organisational Endorsement

• Formal endorsement from a senior authority (e.g., Minister, Governor, Head of Service)

7. Ethical Standing

• Clean service record
• No disciplinary issues
• Must pass security clearance

Application Deadline

• Not specified (usually announced annually — check official page)

How to Apply

• Apply through the official AIG Foundation platform when applications open
• Submit:
  • Evidence of leadership impact
  • Policy/reform achievements
  • Endorsement letter
  • Academic and professional records

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the AIG Visiting Fellowship