The African School of Governance (ASG) concluded a Pan-African presidential tour that unveiled a bold vision to reshape the future of leadership and governance across the continent. The tour, which featured strategic engagements in Lagos, Cairo, Maputo, and Abidjan, culminated in Nairobi, with a high-level Governance Summit bringing together leading policymakers, scholars, and reformers.
At the heart of this initiative was the launch of ASG’s flagship Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, beginning in September 2025. Designed for mid-career professionals across Africa, the program responds to the urgent need for public leadership grounded in African realities. Created in partnership with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore) and other global institutions, it aims to build ethical and effective leadership that can navigate Africa’s unique governance challenges.
“This is the beginning of a leadership renaissance,” said Professor Kingsley Moghalu, President of ASG and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. “Africa’s governance challenges cannot be resolved by imported frameworks. The continent requires solutions developed within its own context and informed by African experience. ASG is designed to serve that purpose.”
Uganda continues to affirm its historic legacy as a leader in Pan-Africanism through active contributions to regional peacekeeping, refugee protection, and its leadership role within both the East African Community (EAC) and African Union (AU). As one of Africa’s most resilient nations, Uganda has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to African unity—making it a beneficiary of ASG’s vision to train transformational leaders for the continent
ASG’s MPA program is unapologetically African in its focus and execution. Unlike conventional degrees, the curriculum directly addresses governance realities on the continent—placing ethical leadership, policy reform, and continental integration at its core. Backed by global partnerships, ASG ensures academic excellence while rooting its approach in African wisdom, leadership traditions, and innovation.
Professor Moghalu emphasized, “Africa must look inward for answers. The ASG curriculum is designed not only to educate but to empower.”
Key elements of the ASG curriculum include:
- Ethical, purpose-driven African leadership.
- Case-based learning grounded in real African governance issues.
- Strategic partnerships with global institutions such as the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
- Focus on regional integration, trade policy, and technology in governance.
- Executive learning directly aligned with public sector priorities.
ASG’s program equips leaders with the strategic capacity to influence and transform the systems they serve. Participants will engage deeply with topics such as public governance, regional cooperation, economic reform, and innovation—delivering practical tools and fresh perspectives for solving complex governance challenges.
The program’s focus spans:
- Public governance and local administration.
- Africa’s evolving international relations.
- Trade and regional integration.
- Political economy and development.
- Leadership for African transformation.
- Science, technology, and innovation in public policy.
Together, these components are expected to produce a new generation of African leaders who are not only ethical and competent but also visionary, connected, and ready to lead public transformation at scale.
Uganda stands at a pivotal moment. With one of the youngest populations on the continent, a dynamic public sector, and rising demands for transparency and innovation in governance, the country is ready to shape its own future.
ASG’s MPA program, offers mid-career Ugandan professionals aged 25–50 the opportunity to access world-class training tailored to African public sector realities. From local government officials and civil servants to youth leaders, civil society actors, and policy advisors, this program empowers Ugandans to shape not only national policy—but also influence the trajectory of the East African region.
