As Co-Chairs, the Aig-Imoukhuedes are expected to deepen the Board’s strategic influence and support the expansion of skills and entrepreneurship programmes
King’s Trust International (KTI) has appointed Nigerian business leader Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and his wife, lawyer and philanthropist Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, as the new co-chairs of its Africa Advisory Board.
According to a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, the couple are taking over from the founding Co-Chairs, Bernard and Genevieve Mensah, who served in the role for six years.
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KTI said the appointment marks a significant transition at a time the organisation is expanding its work on education, employability and entrepreneurship for young Africans.
The statement noted that since launching operations on the continent in 2016, KTI has supported more than 30,000 young people in nine African countries.
It added that about 83 per cent of participants either secured employment or returned to education within three months of completing its programmes.
With more than 60 per cent of Africa’s population under the age of 25, the organisation said the need for scalable youth-focused interventions remains urgent.
About King’s Trust International
KTI is the global development arm of The King’s Trust, which supports young people facing barriers to education, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Its programmes are designed to equip young people with practical skills, provide mentorship and create pathways into employment or business opportunities.
Strengthening advisory influence
The statement explained that the Africa Advisory Board was established to leverage African knowledge and networks to inform KTI’s growth, enhance partnerships, and develop solutions tailored to the continent’s needs.
As Co-Chairs, the Aig-Imoukhuedes are expected to deepen the Board’s strategic influence and support the expansion of skills and entrepreneurship programmes.
The couple brings decades of combined experience in financial services, governance reform, philanthropy, and coalition-building across the public, private, and social sectors.
Their leadership, the statement said, is expected to support both programme scale-up and broader systemic reforms aimed at improving long-term economic opportunities for young Africans.
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In their joint statement, Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede said they were honoured to take on the role at a pivotal time for Africa’s future, adding that they aim to help unlock the creativity and potential of young people across the continent.
Tribute to outgoing Co-Chairs
The statement quoted KTI’s Chief Executive Officer, Will Straw, as commending the outgoing Co-Chairs for their exceptional and visionary leadership, which he said helped establish and grow the organisation’s presence in Africa.
He noted that the Mensahs will remain on the Board as members.
Mr Straw expressed optimism about the organisation’s next phase, saying the new Co-Chairs’ experience and commitment would be crucial in expanding programmes and delivering greater impact for young people across the continent.
