Kellogg student awarded African Leadership Fellowship
Kellogg College is delighted to celebrate the success of student Bradley Poku-Amankwah (MSc Energy Systems, 2023–25), who has been awarded an African Leadership Fellowship by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
The prestigious fellowship places Bradley at the African Development Bank, where he will work alongside the executive cabinet and receive mentorship from the Bank’s President during a period of historic transition in leadership.
Bradley Poku-Amankwah in Oxford
Reflecting on the award, Bradley said:
“As a Mo Ibrahim Fellow at the African Development Bank, I will gain first-hand insight into the leadership of Africa’s premier Development Finance Institution. It’s a once in a lifetime experience, especially as I am witnessing the handover between two Presidents of the Bank – which only happens every decade.”
Bradley’s academic journey at Oxford was closely tied to his professional work. Alongside his MSc in Energy Systems, he previously led the Ghana Country Office for the United Nations initiative, Sustainable Energy for All. His dissertation research focused on developing a roadmap for Ghana to achieve universal electricity access, with a particular emphasis on last-mile solutions for remote island communities along the Volta Lake.
He credits the MSc programme’s part-time structure and Kellogg’s supportive community as key to his success.
“I had the benefit of learning across two cohorts, which gave me a wider network of colleagues from different nationalities and professional backgrounds. The College’s warm and inviting atmosphere made balancing study with work far easier – it felt like a hub I could always come home to.”
Looking ahead, Bradley is excited by the opportunities the fellowship will bring and remains deeply connected to Kellogg.
“I do not know exactly what the future holds, but I look forward to becoming a lifelong member of the College and will definitely be returning whenever I get the chance.”
The whole College warmly congratulates Bradley. We look forward to hearing about his future achievements, and welcoming him back to Oxford soon.