Position Overview

The Group Chief Government & Strategic Affairs Officer serves as the principal executive responsible for building and managing Wigmore Group’s relationships with governments, regulators, development finance institutions, sovereign wealth funds, multilateral organisations, diplomatic missions and strategic public-sector stakeholders.

This executive plays a critical role in enabling the Group’s expansion across infrastructure, industrial development, international trade, logistics, travel, investment and technology.

The role is not one of lobbying or political influence. Rather, it is focused on lawful, transparent and long-term institutional engagement that advances strategic partnerships and sustainable economic development.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Group’s government engagement strategy across Nigeria and Africa.
• Establish long-term partnerships with federal and state governments.
• Build relationships with Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
• Represent Wigmore Group before investment promotion agencies.
• Lead engagement with the World Bank, IFC, AfDB, Afreximbank, UN agencies and other multilateral institutions.
• Advise the Board on geopolitical and regulatory developments.
• Support major infrastructure, PPP and industrial projects.
• Lead institutional partnerships for strategic investments.
• Coordinate executive engagement with ambassadors, high commissions and diplomatic missions.
• Guide public policy positioning on issues affecting the Group.

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Ideal Government Background

The ideal candidate may have previously served as:

• Federal Minister
• Minister of State
• Permanent Secretary
• Director-General of a Federal Agency
• Executive Secretary of a Regulatory Authority
• Ambassador or High Commissioner
• Senior Presidential Adviser
• Chief of Staff to a Governor or President
• Executive Secretary of an Investment Promotion Agency
• Former Executive of NIPC
• Former Executive of NEPC
• Former senior official of the Ministry of Finance
• Former senior official of the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment
• Former senior official within ECOWAS or the African Union

International experience is highly desirable.

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Preferred Experience

• Government Relations
• International Affairs
• Trade Policy
• Infrastructure Development
• Investment Promotion
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Economic Diplomacy
• Strategic Negotiation

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Character Profile

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Exceptional integrity
• Statesmanship
• Calm judgement under pressure
• Political neutrality
• Strategic thinking
• Emotional intelligence
• Diplomatic communication
• Long-term relationship building
• High discretion
• Intellectual curiosity
• Global mindset
• Ability to unite diverse stakeholders

The successful candidate is respected because of their wisdom—not merely their former title.

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Success Measures

Within the first 24 months the successful executive will have:

• Established strategic relationships with key African governments.
• Opened new institutional partnerships.
• Supported entry into new African markets.
• Secured partnerships with development finance institutions.
• Increased Wigmore Group’s visibility among international stakeholders.
• Positioned the Group as a trusted partner in economic development.

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Reporting Line

Reports directly to:

Group Chief Executive Officer

Works closely with:

• Chairman
• Board of Directors
• Chief Strategy Officer
• Chief Investment Officer
• Group Legal Counsel

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Why Join Wigmore Group

This role offers the opportunity to help shape one of Africa’s emerging industrial and investment groups.

You will influence projects that create employment, strengthen regional trade and contribute to sustainable economic growth across the continent.