Honourary Fellowship Nominations

 

African Institute of Public Leadership -AIPL  is a professional leadership and standards-based community committed to advancing ethical, competent, and service-driven leadership across Africa and beyond.

The Honourary Fellowship of AIPL is a prestigious recognition conferred on exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, integrity, and influence in advancing leadership, governance, and societal progress across Africa and the world.

We invite nominations of highly accomplished individuals from diverse fields including business, politics, public service, governance, media, academia, civil society, and other spheres of impact. Nominees should exemplify the values of ethical leadership, public responsibility, and transformative contribution to society.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Candidates for Honourary Fellowship should:

  • Have a distinguished record of achievement and leadership in their field
  • Demonstrate strong ethical standards and public integrity
  • Show measurable impact on society, institutions, or communities
  • Serve as a role model and source of inspiration to emerging leaders
  • Contribute to the advancement of good governance, public leadership, or social progress

Who Can Nominate?

Nominations are open to:

  • Members and Fellows of AIPL
  • Partner institutions and organizations
  • Leaders in public, private, and civic sectors
  • Individuals with credible knowledge of the nominee’s work and impact

Self-nominations are not permitted, except on a peculiar cases.

Why It Matters

The Honourary Fellowship is not merely an award—it is a call to continued leadership. Recipients become part of a distinguished community committed to shaping the future of leadership, governance, and development in Africa.

Role of Honourary Fellows

Honourary Fellows are part of a distinguished community that contributes to the mission of AIPL through:

  • Thought Leadership – advancing ideas that shape leadership and governance.
  • Institutional Ambassadorship – representing AIPL in Africa and globally.
  • Mentorship & Engagement – inspiring and guiding emerging leaders.
  • Strategic Insight – contributing experience to high-level dialogues and initiatives.

Engagement is by invitation and mutual alignment, reflecting the dignity and stature of the Fellowship.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Honourary Fellows are exempted from normal pre-induction processes and from annual subscription payments.

While the Honourary Award is strictly on recognition, a prospective awardee is required to make a minimum financial donation of N1m/$1000 to FLED Endowment Fund to support leadership education at FLED Institute. 

Submit a Nomination

If you know an individual whose work and leadership deserve recognition at the highest level, we encourage you to nominate them today.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE 

For inquiries, contact

The President

African Institute of Public Leadership

FLED International Leadership Institute

Plot MF 57 Cadastral Zone, KMC Street 

Karu Site, Abuja – Nigeria

Tel: +234-906 306 9744, +234-708 015 71716