The School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) on Tuesday graduated 262 youths from its Class of 2025, celebrating them as “unconventional leaders” equipped to drive Africa’s transformation through ethical, evidence-based, and people-centered leadership.

The colourful ceremony, held in Abuja, underscored SPPG’s mission to nurture competent and values-driven leaders committed to redefining the continent’s development trajectory.

Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of SPPG Africa, Mrs. Alero Ayida-Otobo, described the graduates’ capstone projects as “blueprints for Nigeria and Africa’s future.”

She reminded the cohort that their certificates were “not a destination but a commissioning,” urging them to harness Africa’s human capital to build systems that uplift the vulnerable.

The ceremony also featured a tribute to Somtochukwu (Sommie) Maduagwu, a 2023 graduate killed in a robbery. SPPG Chair, Mr. Frank Nweke II, and Ayida-Otobo honoured her legacy, charging the Class of 2025 to champion urgent reforms in Nigeria’s health and security sectors.