The Network of SPPG Public Leaders is a dynamic, lifelong community of School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) graduates committed to transforming Africa’s public leadership culture through collaboration, continuous learning, and collective action.
We are a home for restless changemakers.
A trust network. A storehouse of Public Leaders A space for long conversations, strange collaborations, and courageous decisions. This is the invitation-only tier of the SPPG ecosystem. Its foundation is your track record. Its fuel is our shared mission: to reimagine the space between learning and leadership — and occupy it boldly.
Deliberately shaping the future
This isn’t an alumni group. This is not a networking club. This is a living network: deliberate, catalytic, and relentlessly focused on translating public leadership into public value
You earned here!
Because you've already begun doing the hard thing — turning convictions into action, and ideas into institutions. Because you understand that power must be stewarded, not just held. And because you belong to a growing fellowship of leaders working across systems, sectors, and cities — each charting new territory with the SPPG shared resolve.
What We Do
Our Engagement Model
Network of Public Leaders Network
Upon graduation, every SPPG graduate becomes part of a dynamic, co-managed community...
The Network of SPPG Public Leaders supports continuous professional and personal growth while keeping graduates connected to the School’s values and vision.
Co-Management & Collaboration
The Network thrives on shared leadership between SPPG and its graduates, fostering mutual engagement...
A dedicated Director, supported by a team and three Class Reps from each cohort, will co-manage the Network in collaboration with the School’s Thought Leadership Department to ensure dynamic involvement and impactful program delivery.
Lifelong Learning & Leadership
The Network nurtures continuous growth through access to leadership training, resources, and more...
The Network ensures that graduates evolve into impactful public leaders by offering lifelong access to leadership development, learning programs, and opportunities for professional growth — all rooted in values and service.
Our Impact
Drops that form tidal waves
10+ Members
Won their 2023 primaries
18+ Members
Appointed into Office
4+ Chairmanship
Candidates
3+ Nations
Spread of the Network
Let's hear you
Are you flipping the script?
Do you have a personal milestone since graduation from the SPPG that we need to know about? Please let us know below;
let's hear them
Know any member blazing the trail?
Do you know any member(s) of the Public Leaders Network leading initiatives, making impact? Let us know below;
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Becoming a member
Every member of the Public Leaders Network started out as students of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance but not every student eventually becomes a member.
Our Core Values
These defines our essence
Public Purpose
We lead with the public good in mind. Every decision, partnership, and project is anchored in service to society — beyond personal gain or private interest.
Bold Imagination
We dare to envision what doesn’t yet exist. In a world full of constraints, we cultivate radical ideas and reimagine systems for justice, inclusion, and progress.
Shared Leadership
We believe leadership is not a position — it’s a practice. We learn, build, and shape the future together. Authority is earned through contribution, not title.
Character
We act with integrity, humility, and courage. Leadership begins with who we are. We uphold ethical standards, take responsibility, and remain accountable to the people we serve.
Competence
We pursue mastery and meaningful results. Our work is grounded in deep knowledge, rigorous practice, and the discipline to deliver impact at scale — not just activity.
Capacity
We grow together to meet the moment. We invest in each other’s growth, build collective muscle, and strengthen our ability to respond to complex public challenges.
The Future is in Motion
780+
Emerging Public Leaders
