Invitation for Direct Membership of ACPL
Public leaders are the drivers of public peace, prosperity, and development in any society. They hold the key to the social, political, and economic stability of any nation, society, community or organization. Africa needs to groom a critical mass of transformational leaders to run our public and private institutions for better delivery.
Public leadership encompass different spheres including political leadership; public servants in government; Security Personnel; Media and Development practitioners; religious and civic leaders.
We need a critical mass of transformational leaders to reshape Africa’s development paradigm. You are significant in this number. That’s why you should consider becoming a Member of ACPL.
Africa Centre for Public Leadership – ACPL is a professional membership body that promotes the practice of transformational public leadership and consulting in Africa. It was established by Fled International Leadership Institute in 2022 as part of broader initiatives to professionalize leadership development in Africa.
ACPL Objectives
Membership Induction – To identify qualified Africans in the private and public sectors in and Induction as Members of ACPL.
Professionalization – To uphold high professional standards for public leaders in Africa and formalize leadership development and consulting as a recognized and respect field of professional practice through Code of Ethics for all members.
Capacity Building – To provide training, resources, and opportunities that enhance professional career advancement of Members through Continuing Professional Leadership Development Programs (MCPD).
Promotion & Networking – To promote Peer Review processes and networking through educational and business Tours, and to celebrate the achievements and contributions of ACPL members and other leaders to Africa’s transformation.
Advocacy & Public Education – To organize lectures, seminars, and public education dialogues to raise awareness on values-driven public leadership.
Collaborations – To collaborate with relevant government agencies to mainstream Leadership training into academic institutions, and foster partnerships with national and international bodies to advance professional leadership development and consulting in Africa.
Programs & Activities
ACPL is actively engaged in diverse programs and activities aimed at improving the leadership competence of or members and offering them platforms for professional growth and networking. These include;
Leadership Induction – Regular inductions for qualified leaders throughout the year.
Capacity Building & Training– Regular workshops, training, and seminars as part of Continuing Professional Leadership Development (MCPD).
Peer Review – Engaging in Peer Review processes for public leaders and celebrating the achievements and contributions of ACPL members and other leaders to Africa’s transformation.
Advocacy and Lobbying – Engaging with government bodies, policy makers, foreign missions, and international organizations to advocate for sustainable development through professional leadership practice.
Public Leadership Week (PLW) – An annual platform for networking, knowledge-sharing and celebrating the contributions of public leaders to sustainable development in Africa. PLW holds every November 6-12.
Who can Join ACPL?
We admit civil servants, business owners, entrepreneurs, School Owners, academicians, lawyers, clergy, accountants, engineers, politicians, diplomats, journalists, undergraduate students, etc. We exist to nurture an ecosystem of transformational public leaders in Africa.
Benefits of Membership!
Membership Induction at ACPL brings you into and ecosystem of transformational public leaders and practitioners in Africa. The following are some benefits of Membership.
Professional recognition as a Transformational Public Leader -tpl.
Participation in Continuing Professional Leadership Development Programs (MCPD).
Peer Support for your public leadership practice
Participation in Networking, Public Education and Advocacy Initiatives
Discounted Access to Resources and leadership programs, events, and publications.
Continental participation in international peace-mediation works, Educational & Business Tours
Serving as a Leadership Facilitator within the ecosystem of transformational public leaders in Africa.
APPLY FOR DIRECT MEMBERSHIP
Direct Membership means there are no classes and no pre-membership examination. We assess your on our criteria and through other independent sources.
General Requirements
Each applicant must:
- Complete the ONLINE Membership Application Form and return it with relevant documents
- Complete the Pre-induction Reading Material
- Possess strong moral and ethical values
- Must make full payment for Induction
- Attend the Induction Ceremony onsite or online after completing pre-induction processes
Membership Categories
Student Member (spl) – Must be an undergraduate student in any tertiary institution in Africa or elsewhere. Admission fee: N25, 000/$30.
Associate Member (apl) – Must be working in the private or public sector with a minimum of Diploma and not less than 5 years of full-time employment. Youth Service Corps Members & CEOs of Small Business Owners are welcome. Admission fee: N50, 000/$70.
Professional Member (ppl) – Must be working in the private or public sector, and possess a minimum of first degree/HND, with not less than 10 years work experience. CEOs of Small Business Owners are welcome. Admission fee: N75, 000/$80.
Associate Fellow (afpl)– Must be a senior officer working in the private or public sector. You must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree with no less than 15 years work experience. CEOs of Business Owners are welcome. Admission fee: N100, 000/$100.
Fellow (fpl)– must be a Senior leader-manager in private or public service, preferably at the Directorate Cadre. You must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree with no less than 25 years of continuous work experience. A Ph.D is an advantage. Admission fee: N250, 000/$250.
Honourary Fellow (hfpl) in transformational public leadership – Reserved for accomplished professionals or technocrats working in Government in the Corporate arena, Education, Medical, Religious, Political, or Security Service who have made significant impact as public leaders. The Award is free; however, terms and conditions apply.
2025 CALENDAR OF INDUCTIONS
| S/N | DATE | ACTIVITY |
| 1 | March 27 | Public Lecture & Induction |
| 2 | June 19 | Inaugural Lecture & Induction |
| 3 | September 18 | Public Lecture & Induction |
| 4 | November 12 | Inaugural Lecture & Induction |
Apply Early to Secure a Space. Click here!
Nominate Someone
You could nominate a qualified public leader for Induction as a Honorary Fellow in Public Leadership. To nominate someone, click here
Public Leadership is an elite thing
Induction takes place both onsite and online. Distance is not a barrier.
ACPL Director-General, Dr. Joseph C. Ibekwe presents Honorary Fellowship Award to Uganda Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, received on his behalf by Amb. Alfred Nnam, Uganda Deputy Head of Mission to Nigeria.
About ACPL
The Africa Centre for Public Leadership operates under the legal status of Fled International Leadership Institute.
Fled Institute is a graduate leadership school established in 1999 and approved by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education and Federal Ministry of Justice as a Company limited by Guarantee to offer executive leadership education and certification to leaders in the public and private sectors.
For inquiries, contact
The Director,
ACPL Nigeria Office
Plot MF 57 Cadastral Zone
KMC Street, Karu Site
Abuja – Nigeria
Tel:+234-806 815 3116
WhatsApp: +234-708 015 7176
Email: induction@flededu.org
… An Africa where public leadership is transformational