Official 2026 Opportunity Portal

DG Awards

& Applications 

Gateway

 

One gateway to Director-General(DG) Annual Awards & AFFiT development opportunities, professional recognition. Choose your pathway and submit through the official application portal.

 

Opportunity • Recognition • Impact

Choose Your AFFiT Pathway

Review the programme that applies to you before proceeding. Each application is independently screened and remains subject to eligibility, verification and final approval.

September 2026 – June 2027

Five Special Fellowship Development Projects

A structured development platform connecting AFFiT Fellows and eligible new applicants to opportunities for scholarship, professional advancement, enterprise, investment, research, writing and publication.

New applicants: Non-Fellows who wish to participate are expected to complete AFFiT Fellowship induction and pay the applicable ₦45,000 induction fee.

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  • Scholarship Development Scheme
  • Professional Training & Skills Development
  • Business & Entrepreneurship Empowerment
  • Partnership Business & Investment
  • Research, Writing & Publication

Apply for one or more projects according to your goals and eligibility.

 

Excellence deserves recognition

Director-General’s Annual Award 2026

AFFiT’s annual recognition platform celebrates Fellows whose leadership, innovation, professional excellence, service and measurable impact distinguish them within the community.

01Award Entry

AFFiT Fellows DG Annual Award

For duly recognised AFFiT Fellows who satisfy the approved eligibility and participation requirements.

Entries: 1–20 September 2026
Interviews: 25 September–20 October 2026
Committee Report: 10 November 2026
Awards: 11–12 December 2026

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02Research Excellence

AFFiT Research Fellows DG Annual Award

For duly recognised AFFiT Research Fellows demonstrating outstanding research, leadership, innovation, service and measurable professional impact.

Entries: 1–20 September 2026
Interviews: 25 September–20 October 2026
Committee Report: 10 November 2026
Award Presentation: 11–12 December 2026
₦1.5m First • ₦500k Second • ₦250k Third

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Before You Submit

Ensure that all information and supporting evidence are accurate. Applications and award entries may be subjected to verification, screening, assessment and interview where applicable before final approval.