SPPG Advocates for Technocrats to Engage in Nigerian Politics for Reform

The School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) has launched the #JoinPolitics campaign, urging professionals and technocrats to engage in politics to facilitate governance reform in Nigeria. The program aims to train 10,000 new political leaders in the next five years. This initiative highlights the importance of integrity and competence in leadership, as articulated by SPPG’s founder and executives.

The School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) has urged technocrats and other professionals to participate in Nigeria’s political landscape to foster significant governance reforms. This was announced during the launching of their JoinPolitics campaign aimed at attracting leaders of integrity to replace the current ruling class. The school seeks to cultivate a new generation of political leaders prepared to serve the informed citizenry.

SPPG is designed as a groundbreaking educational initiative targeting the development of 10,000 political leaders within five years. This program emphasizes the need for candidates with exemplary values and competencies who can run for both legislative and executive roles at the state and federal levels, thereby providing the electorate with superior choices.

Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, the founder and chair of SPPG, identified the failure of Nigeria’s leadership as a result of a system that prioritizes self-interest. She asserted that without fostering a new generation of leaders grounded in integrity and competence, the nation is likely to experience continued governance challenges.

CEO of SPPG, Alero Ayida-Otobo, highlighted the absence of capable professionals in governance, emphasizing the necessity for technocrats to transition from their current roles into political leadership. She warned that the continued disengagement from politics would allow unsuitable leaders to dominate governance.

Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Dean of SPPG Nigeria, reiterated the institution’s commitment to bridging the leadership gap in Nigeria. The unconventional curriculum aims to cultivate ethical decision-making skills and promote accountability among future leaders, with a focus on practical training and political strategy.

The SPPG Class of 2026 features a comprehensive 10-month program appealing to a diverse range of professionals eager to engage in governance, including technocrats, industry leaders, and those passionate about government reforms. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before August 31, 2025, with scholarships available.

The SPPG’s #JoinPolitics campaign represents a critical initiative aimed at engaging professionals in Nigeria’s political sphere to instigate governance reforms. By fostering a new cadre of leaders with integrity and competence, the program seeks to address the enduring challenges posed by poor governance. The commitment to ethical leadership and the call for skilled individuals to enter politics underscore the urgency of revitalizing Nigeria’s political landscape.

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