CIG Refreshes its Board with Former Senior Government Leaders from Botswana, Singapore and Zambia

December 1, 2024

CIG’s new non-executive Board Chairperson, Mr Ngosa Chisupa (left), and non-executive Board Members Mr Lam Yi Young (middle) and Dr Sanji Mmasenono Monageng (right)

SINGAPORE, 1 December 2024 — The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has appointed three new non-executive Directors to its Board in its next season of growth. The new Director appointments will take effect on 1 December 2024, with Mr Ngosa Chisupa taking on the role of Board Chairperson. Ngosa succeeds Mr Lee Kok Fatt, whose current term ended on 30 November 2024.

Ngosa has served in various senior positions in the Zambian public service, such as Presidential Advisor in the Office of the President, and Permanent Secretary in various Ministries including Labour and Social Security, Information and Broadcasting Services, and the Management Development Division in the Cabinet Office, on top of other key appointments. At the international level, he has served on the Governing Board of the International Labour Organisation, and has chaired high level meetings of the Southern African Development Community Committee of Experts on Employment and Labour, and as Board Chair for the Southern African Social Protection Experts Network. Ngosa is currently a Fellow and Governance Expert with the Institute of Directors in Zambia, and a Lecturer in the School of Business at the University of Lusaka.

Welcoming his appointment, Ngosa said:
“The Chandler Institute of Governance has, since its establishment, played a pivotal role in enhancing the capacity of government leaders to build strong nations for future generations. I trust my experiences working with the Zambian Government and international organisations will further support CIG in its efforts to promote a peaceful and prosperous world through excellence in national governance. ”

Alongside Ngosa, Mr Lam Yi Young and Dr Sanji Mmasenono Monageng have also been appointed to CIG’s Board as non-executive Members.


Yi Young served in the Singapore Public Service for over 20 years, including in senior leadership positions such as Deputy Secretary (Industry) in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Deputy Secretary (Policy) in the Ministry of Education, and Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. He was also formerly Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Business Federation, the apex business chamber championing the interests of the Singapore business community in the areas of trade, investment and industrial relations. He is currently a Board Member of the Community Foundation of Singapore, Community Chest Singapore, and the SIM People Development Fund.


Sanji was formerly a Judge of the International Criminal Court, having served in the Pre-Trial and Appeals Division, and as the Court’s First Vice-President. She began her judicial career as a Magistrate in the Courts of the Republic of Botswana, and founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Law Society of Botswana. She has also served as an expert High Court Judge in the Gambia and Eswatini, and chaired the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. She currently serves as Botswana’s High Commissioner to South Africa.


Ngosa, Yi Young and Sanji will join Dr Gyanendra Badgaiyan, Mr Tim Hanstad, and Mr Wu Wei Neng, who will continue serving as Directors on CIG’s Board.


CIG’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Wu Wei Neng, thanked Kok Fatt and welcomed Ngosa, Yi Young, and Sanji to the Board:

“I am grateful to Kok Fatt for his Chairmanship and valuable guidance, as CIG established strong foundations during our early years. As CIG enters a new season of growth, I am delighted to welcome Ngosa, Yi Young, and Sanji to our Board. Each of them brings an exceptional record of public service, deep practitioner expertise, and extensive knowledge to CIG. I would also like to thank and acknowledge Gyan and Tim, who will continue to serve on the Board. The CIG team and I look forward to working closely with our Board, as we build strong nations globally.”
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The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is an international non-profit organisation, headquartered in Singapore. We believe in a world where citizens have a deep sense of trust in their governments and public institutions, and where nations are governed by principled, wise leaders supported by an effective civil service. Trust and effective governance serve as a strong foundation for national development and prosperity. CIG supports governments in building government talent, leadership and public service capabilities through training programmes, research initiatives and advisory work. We are not affiliated with any national government or political party, and we do not represent any partisan or commercial interests.

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