Ezekwesili appointed advisor to Club de Madrid, joining global leaders shaping democratic governance. (Photo by Bellanaija)
Lagos, Nigeria (EPICSTORIAN) – Former Nigerian Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has been appointed as an advisor to the Club de Madrid, an international forum made up of former democratic Presidents and Prime Ministers.
Ezekwesili announced the development on Tuesday through her official X handle, stating she had accepted the invitation to join the group’s advisory body.
The Club de Madrid describes itself as the world’s largest forum of democratic former leaders, aimed at promoting inclusive governance and global cooperation.
“I accepted the invitation to become an Advisor to @ClubdeMadrid, the world’s largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers,” she wrote. “They leverage their leadership experience and global reach to strengthen inclusive democratic practice and improve the well-being of people around the world.”
Ezekwesili says world needs leadership
In her post, Ezekwesili highlighted the urgent need for strong leadership to confront today’s complex global challenges. “As our global context becomes even more complex, the leadership vacuum delays solutions to global public bads,” she stated.
She praised the commitment of former world leaders within Club de Madrid who, she said, “continue to dedicate themselves to helping solve global challenges and amplify opportunities for cooperation.”
“Delighted to support,” she added.
Ezekwesili joins global network of former heads of state
The Club de Madrid is known for its efforts to strengthen democracy, policy development, and international collaboration. Its advisory body helps shape discussions on governance, inclusion, and democratic resilience.
Ezekwesili’s appointment aligns with her longstanding advocacy for transparency, institutional reform, and public accountability — values she championed as a co-founder of Transparency International and as a World Bank Vice President.
The former minister also co-founded the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, a global movement demanding the rescue of abducted schoolgirls in Nigeria.
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Her appointment adds to her profile as one of Africa’s prominent voices on democracy and leadership.
