Leadership & governance

A connected structure. A shared responsibility.

AGA’s five-tier framework links local communities, national chapters, regional councils, and the Global Secretariat.

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Tier 1

Global governance & secretariat

Board of Trustees, Governing Council, and President & Global Chairman.

Global Vice Presidents for Africa and the Diaspora; Secretary-General; Deputy Secretary-General; Global Treasurer; Honours Council Chair; Legal Adviser.

Tier 2

Regional councils & diaspora zones

West, East, Central, Southern, and North Africa; Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

Each council or zone includes a Regional President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and directors. Regional Presidents are nominated by National Presidents and confirmed by the Governing Council.

Tier 3

National executive councils

Country chapters led by elected national officers.

National President, Vice President, Secretary-General, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Legal Adviser, and directors. National chapters are chartered at 25 or more members.

Tier 4

State & provincial committees

Coordinating AGA’s work within states and provinces.

State Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, and officers for programmes, media, humanitarian work, and zonal liaison.

Tier 5

District & local chapters

Community-level leadership and participation.

District Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Organising Secretary, Humanitarian & Welfare Officer, Youth Coordinator, and Women Coordinator.

Full organisational structure

Global directorates

Expertise in service of Africa.

Programmes & Training

Membership & Chapter Development

Protocol & Diplomatic Affairs

Media & Publicity

Trade & Investment

Humanitarian & Welfare

Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation