Kigali, 10 July 2025: From July 8 to 10, 2025, the African School of Governance (ASG) hosted the inaugural edition of its Executive Education Program in Kigali, bringing together 20 high-level African leaders — ministers, parliamentarians, senior officials,
academics and experts from across the continent.
Over three days of intensive sessions, participants reflected on the foundational principles and identity frameworks that should guide Africa’s development journey. The goal: to shape a new generation of transformational leaders rooted in African realities.
“This was not just another workshop. It was the beginning of a movement. We thought, we challenged — and most importantly, we committed to act.”
— Kingsley Moghalu, President of ASG
“Too often, we have sent our best and brightest overseas to be trained at these very good schools, prestigious schools, but have returned trained in their worldview and mindset that failed to deliver for Africa so far. We want ASG to be the school that produces leaders who properly understand African history, the journey traveled and challenges encountered, to then forge appropriate African priorities of the future with a confident African mindset.”
— H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn co-founder of ASG
Key themes included worldviews, state fragility, nation-building, gender inclusion, and the role of youth in leadership. The approach was deliberately African — moving away from imported models. Each participant was asked to define a personal roadmap for change, adapted to their national contexts.
“We’ve all been trained in global institutions. But ASG offers a homegrown school of thought — rooted in our continent, for our people.”
— Justice Meaza Ashenafi Mengistu, former Chief Justice of Ethiopia
“This week has been deeply impactful. It reminded me that being African is a privilege — and with it comes the responsibility to build shared prosperity.”
— Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet, Republic of Kenya
“ASG asked the essential question: what is Africa’s worldview? We have the youth, the resources, the ideas. Now is the time to build from within.”
— Alban Babgin, Speaker of Parliament, Ghana
“There’s a clear hunger for change. The challenge is to move from ideas to action — and ASG has set that path in motion.”
— Ken Opalo, Professor, Georgetown University
Additional Executive Education programs will be organized in the coming months. Meanwhile, ASG will welcome its first cohort of the Master in Public Administration (MPA) program in late September, targeting young African professionals, with scholarships available. The school aims to become a continental hub for leadership and governance training.
“No country ever developed by borrowing someone else’s philosophy. Africa must reclaim its voice, its vision, and its destiny.”
— Kingsley Moghalu
About the African School of Governance (ASG)
Founded by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, African School of Governance (ASG) is a
leading pan-African institution dedicated to promoting ethical and visionary leadership across the continent. ASG offers cutting-edge education in governance, executive training, and public policy research tailored to Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities. Through strategic partnerships and innovative learning programs, ASG equips current and future leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive sustainable transformation in governance, business, and public
service.
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu at the helm of ASG
Leading this ambitious initiative is Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, economist, and influential thinker on African transformation. With years of experience in international institutions and public policy, he embodies the vision of a strong, resilient Africa governed by enlightened leaders. As President of ASG, Prof. Moghalu leads the school with a deep conviction that the continent’s transformation hinges on effective public governance, pragmatic economic policies, and quality education.
A board of renowned African leaders
ASG benefits from the support of a distinguished board composed of prominent figures from political, economic, and academic spheres in Africa, including Dr. Donald Kaberuka, former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB); Mr. Makhtar Diop, former Vice President of the World Bank and former Senegalese Minister, now the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC); Professor Hajer Gueldich, former Professor at the University of Carthage & Legal Counsel of the African Union; Professor. Kishore Mahbubani Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore; Mr. Francis Gatare, Senior Advisor, Office of the President of the Republic of Rwanda. Professor Moghalu, ASG President, is also a member and the Rapporteur of the ASG Governing Board.
These leaders bring their expertise and networks to ensure the academic excellence of the school and foster an innovative approach to governance on the continent.