‎Aigboje, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede Named Co-Chairs of KTI Africa Board

By Godswill Michael
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‎King’s Trust International (KTI) has announced the appointment of leading businessman and financial sector reformer, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and his wife, lawyer, banker, and philanthropist, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, as Co-Chairs of its Africa Advisory Board.
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‎The couple succeeds founding Co-Chairs Bernard and Genevieve Mensah, who led the board for six years. Their appointment marks a new phase in KTI’s strategy to deepen its impact across Africa through education, employability, and entrepreneurship programmes.
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‎According to KTI, the leadership transition reflects a strategic evolution in its mission to empower young Africans through innovative and sustainable interventions. Since launching in Africa in 2016, the charity has supported over 30,000 young people across nine countries, achieving an 83% success rate in securing employment or returning to education within three months of programme completion.
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‎Established to harness African expertise and influence, the Africa Advisory Board plays a central role in guiding KTI’s growth across the continent, strengthening partnerships, mobilising resources, and tailoring initiatives to the unique challenges faced by African youth. With more than 60 per cent of the continent’s population under 25, KTI described Africa’s youthful demographic as both a major opportunity and an urgent call to action amid high rates of unemployment and underemployment.
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‎Under the new co-chairs, the Board will focus on scaling high-impact programmes that help young people gain marketable skills, secure decent work, or build sustainable businesses.
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‎The Aig-Imoukhuedes, known for their commitment to public–private–philanthropic collaboration, bring decades of experience in finance, governance reform, and social impact.
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‎In a joint statement on Thursday, Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede said:
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‎“We are honoured to take on this role at a pivotal time for Africa’s future. Our mission is to unlock the potential and creativity of Africa’s youth, nurturing a generation that will lead sustainable development across the continent. We look forward to collaborating with partners who share our commitment to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and innovation.”
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‎Paying tribute to the outgoing co-chairs, Will Straw, CEO of King’s Trust International, said: “Bernard and Genevieve have provided exceptional and visionary leadership that has been instrumental in establishing and growing KTI’s presence and impact across Africa. Their dedication over the past six years has laid a strong and lasting foundation for our work on the continent. We are delighted that they will both continue to contribute their valuable expertise as members of the Africa Advisory Board.”
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‎Looking ahead, Straw added: “As we look to the future, we are excited to take our impact to the next level with Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede. Their extensive experience, deep commitment, and visionary approach will be vital in scaling our programmes and achieving even greater impact for young people across Africa. Together, we will drive forward innovative solutions that empower the next generation to learn, earn, and thrive throughout the continent.”
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‎Founded in 2015 by His Majesty King Charles III, King’s Trust International works across 20 countries, supporting young people through education, employability, and entrepreneurship. As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the organisation has already helped over 125,000 young people globally and recently launched its Generation Potential campaign to reach one million more in the next decade.
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