An illustrious son of Anambra State Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has been appointed the inaugural President of theAfrican School of Governance.

The appointment took effect from October first, 2024 after a global competitive search. The African School of Governance said it aims to address the continent’s pressing governance challenges by offering world-class education in public policy and governance, equipping emerging leaders with the mindsets, skills and knowledge required for effective leadership of Africa’s future.

The African School of Governance initiative was founded by Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia both co-founders of the African School of Governance Foundation in consultation with other African leaders, academicians and philanthropists dedicated to improving governance across the continent.

African School of Governance is supported by the Mastercard Foundation, and also has a founding strategic partnership with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.

BY UCHE NWORAH