King’s Trust International (KTI) has appointed financial sector reform advocate Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and his wife, lawyer and philanthropist Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, as the new Co-Chairs of its Africa Advisory Board. They take over from founding co-chairs Bernard and Genevieve Mensah, who are stepping down after six years of service.

KTI said the leadership transition signals a new phase in its ambition to expand partnerships and deepen the impact of its education, employability, and entrepreneurship programmes for African youth.

Since establishing operations in Africa in 2016, the organisation has supported over 30,000 young people across nine countries, achieving an 83% success rate in helping participants gain employment or return to school after completing its training programmes.

The Africa Advisory Board was created to guide KTI’s growth on the continent, strengthen networks, mobilise resources, and shape interventions that address Africa’s persistent youth development challenges. With more than 60% of Africa’s population under the age of 25, the Trust emphasised that tackling youth unemployment and underemployment remains central to its mission.

Under the Aig-Imoukhuedes’ leadership, the board will push to scale up high-impact initiatives that equip young Africans with relevant skills for employment or entrepreneurship.

The couple brings a combined wealth of experience spanning financial services, governance reform, philanthropy, and cross-sector partnerships.

“We are honoured to take on this role at a pivotal moment for Africa’s future,” they said in a joint statement. “Our mission is to unlock the creativity and potential of Africa’s youth and nurture a generation capable of driving sustainable growth across the continent.”

KTI Chief Executive Will Straw praised the outgoing co-chairs, noting that Bernard and Genevieve Mensah provided “exceptional and visionary leadership” that helped anchor the organisation’s presence and influence in Africa. He added that both will continue to serve as members of the advisory board.

Straw expressed strong confidence in the incoming leadership, describing the Aig-Imoukhuedes as deeply committed and visionary.

“As we look ahead, their experience and passion will be critical in scaling our programmes and delivering even greater impact for young people across Africa,” he said. “Together, we will accelerate innovative solutions that empower the next generation to learn, earn, and thrive.”