Building Africa’s
Next Generation
of Transformational
Leaders
Equipping leaders who reimagine systems, strengthen institutions, and inspire lasting change.
Who We Are
The Fellowship for Transformational Leadership is Africa’s premier platform for developing transformative public leaders. By combining worldclass training, immersive placements, catalytic funding, and a vibrant alumni network, the Fellowship empowers a new generation to reimagine and rebuild systems, advance inclusive development, and embody the values of integrity and service that define lasting leadership.
Vision
A thriving Africa led by ethical, selfless, principled, and competent leaders transforming public and private institutions for growth, development, and shared prosperity.
Mission
To establish a regional centre that will identify, train, and connect emerging African leaders through world-class leadership education, mentorship, coaching, practical placements, and innovation funding, equipping them to redesign public systems, strengthen accountable governance, and restore public trust
Mike Egboh
Prof Ngozi Odu
Dr Ayo Aderinwale
Prof Ayo Atsenuwa
Dr Ibrahim Yisa
Kemi Esther Ayanda
Dr Murtala Mai
What We Do
01. Grow Leaders
Identify, mentor, and equip emerging African changemakers02. Stengthen Capacity
Deliver contextual and world-class leadership training03. Catalyse Innovation
Fund and scale solutions that transform systems04. Forge Partnerships
Identify, mentor, and equip emerging African changemakers05. Renew Citizenship
Promote values of integrity, accountability, and patriotism06. Secure Legacy
Sustain the Fellowship as a living pipeline of leadersJoin Us
Join a continent-wide community shaping the future of governance, policy, and public systems. Be the leader your community – and Africa – needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FTL-Africa is a pan-African leadership fellowship designed to identify, develop, and support ethical, reform-minded leaders who are committed to transforming institutions across Africa.
FTL-Africa’s model is distinct in both scope and content. Unlike conventional leadership programmes that are confined to classroom instruction, the Fellowship integrates learning with practice across four pillars:
• Leadership and governance education;
• Embedded placements;
• Strategic and innovative reform projects; and
• Mentoring, coaching, networking, and long-term post-fellowship support.
Individuals with demonstrated leadership experience and a strong passion for leadership, governance, institutional development, and transformational change are encouraged to apply. Specific eligibility requirements will be provided during each application cycle.
Yes. FTL-Africa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and strive to ensure strong representation of women, youth, and diverse perspectives across our Fellowship cohorts.
FTL-Africa is a pan-African initiative and welcomes applications from qualified candidates across all sub-Saharan African countries.
Fellows are selected through a competitive application and assessment process. Click here to view the full selection criteria.
The Fellowship runs for approximately 12 months, combining structured learning, mentorship, institutional placements, and project implementation. Fellows become part of the FTL-Africa alumni network and receive ongoing mentorship, networking opportunities, learning resources, and support designed to sustain their leadership journey and impact for up to 3 to 5 years after the fellowship.
The Fellowship consists of three integrated pillars:
• Leadership Academy;
• Institutional Placements; and
• Reform Project Support through Micro-Grants.