AAPED: Making Nigeria Africa’s Model Democracy
To bridge the global knowledge gap and strengthen democracy in Nigeria, the Agency for Advancement in Public Leadership, Economics, and Democratic Engagement (AAPED) was established as a not-for-profit organisation to tackle this challenge.
Founded in Nigeria by Ayo Sogbuyi, an American-Nigerian media practitioner and CEO of AAPED, the agency facilitates trips to America, the United Kingdom, and other prestigious universities around the world for advanced certificate training in public leadership, policy formulation, and other related subjects.
According to a statement signed by Seunmanuel Faleye, director of communications of the NGO, AAPED is established as a coeducational agency, with a mission to help Nigerian politicians enhance their profile, making them more sought-after for public service positions.
Speaking about the agency, Ayo Sogbuyi said, “Through these experiential trips, politicians will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with their global counterparts and gain a thorough understanding of international best practices in governance and public administration.”
At AAPED, the aim is to enable the political class to strengthen diplomatic relations with their global counterparts. The agency has a team of some of the brightest minds in Nigeria, along with international partner institutions such as the University of California, Los Angeles, University of London, and the University of Hull, to assist the Nigerian government in fulfilling its vision for the people.
Ayo Sogbuyi further urged governments at all levels to partner with AAPED to enhance their administration’s performance. “Attending this advanced training will benefit their team and cabinet members, as they will be exposed to relevant global conversations, contemporary challenges of democracy, and trends in political leadership and innovations. AAPED is a partner in progress that aims to make Nigeria a model democracy in Africa and the rest of the world.”
AAPED is committed to strengthening democracy in Nigeria by bridging the global knowledge gap and promoting democratic engagement. The agency encourages governments and politicians at all levels, particularly the executive and legislative arms, to take advantage of AAPED’s offerings to enhance their performance and promote the common good.
The agency facilitates research, data analysis, and expert advice on governance, public policy, and democracy-building. It also offers resources for governments and politicians to increase transparency and accountability, build capacity for policy-making, and strengthen public participation in the democratic process.
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