Professor Farooq A. Kperogi, an Atlanta-based Nigerian scholar, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Professor Kingsley Moghalu on his appointment as the inaugural Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Governance (ASG) in Kigali, Rwanda.
In his congratulatory message, Kperogi shared his excitement and pride, saying, “It is with great excitement—and perhaps, more than a little pride—that I congratulate my dear friend, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, on his well-deserved appointment as the inaugural president of the African School of Governance.”
Kperogi highlighted the strategic selection of Moghalu by a coalition of African leaders, including President Paul Kagame and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.
He noted, “His selection…is a nod to his profound intellect and achievements and a sign that Africa is ready for the transformative leadership he embodies.”
Reflecting on their personal history, Kperogi recalled encouraging Moghalu to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2019, stating, “As I reflect on the years since Kingsley’s relocation to the United States, one memory that stands out is my gentle nudge to see him run for president… It reflected my belief, then as now, in his capacity to lead and make a difference.”
Kperogi praised Moghalu’s extensive expertise in political economy and development, essential for steering ASG towards its goal of reshaping governance.
“With his deep mastery of the political economy of development… Kingsley is uniquely positioned to steer a pan-African, professional graduate school,” he affirmed.
The backing of ASG by the Mastercard Foundation and its partnership with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy further underscores the ambitious vision that Moghalu brings to the institution.
Kperogi remarked, “That link speaks volumes, not just about ASG’s ambition, but about Kingsley’s own cosmopolitan ethos.”
Kperogi’s admiration for Moghalu extends beyond his intellectual capabilities. He emphasized, “What impresses me most about Kingsley is not just his formidable intellect… It is his energy, his passion, and the sheer originality of his ideas.”
With Moghalu at the helm, Kperogi envisions ASG as a beacon for Africa, cultivating future leaders. “With Kingsley at the vanguard, I believe ASG is poised to be more than just a school. It will become a beacon for all of Africa,” he expressed.
Kperogi concluded, “I have no doubt that under his leadership, the African School of Governance will become a beacon of excellence and innovation… Congratulations once again, Professor Moghalu. This is a fitting next chapter in your distinguished career.”
Speaking on his appointment, Kingsley Moghalu wrote, “Honored to accept an invitation from African leaders President Paul Kagame of Rwanda , former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and others, to serve as President (Vice-Chancellor) of the newly established African School of Governance (ASG), located in Kigali, Rwanda. ASG, a pan-African professional graduate school of public policy that aims to drive a transformation in governance on the African continent, is supported by Mastercard Foundation and has a strategic partnership with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.”
