Gavi, the vaccine alliance saves lives — Cutting funding puts Nigerians at risk

Here in Nigeria, health workers like Furera Aliyu have seen firsthand how economic hardship affects vaccination efforts. After the pandemic, Aliyu met parents hesitant to vaccinate their children, not just because of misinformation, but because survival took priority over healthcare. With job losses, business closures, and declining national revenues, millions of Nigerian families struggled to meet basic needs, let alone prioritise vaccinations.

Oluwaseyi Poopola

Our gap closer of the month, Oluwaseyi Popoola, Consulting Associate speaks about his work at the Foundation and what he finds most rewarding about it. “Supporting public sector reforms allows me to play a role in enhancing service delivery, promoting accountability, and strengthening institutions that directly affect citizens,” he says. 

Expanding the Frontiers of a Digitalised Public Service Through Strategic Partnerships 

With each new partnership, we move closer to our vision of a world-class public service. Building on the successful digitalisation of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service, we are now extending our support to other Ministries in the public sector.

Apply Now: 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme 

Applications are now open for the fifth cohort of the AIG Public Leaders Programme, a fully funded executive leadership training designed to equip African public servants with the skills and knowledge to drive transformative reforms. 

Mark Udoh Mbat

Meet our gap closer of the month, Mark Udoh Mbat, Funding and Partnerships Associate. Mark shares about his work at the Foundation and what he finds most rewarding about it. “Knowing that my contributions help create sustainable solutions and transform lives makes the work deeply fulfilling and inspires me to keep striving for greater impact.”

Forging Stronger Partnerships: Collaboration for Enhanced Public Service

No one can tackle Africa's challenges alone. By forming strategic partnerships and collaborating, we can achieve greater impact and drive real change.

As we move toward 2025 and beyond, strategic partnerships are essential for achieving meaningful and sustainable progress. This overview looks at current trends in partnerships that can drive change in the public sector.

Upskilling and Reskilling: Building a Future-Ready Public Service

The world of work is changing rapidly due to new technologies. To ensure African public servants are ready for the challenges and opportunities that these technological advancements present, upskilling and reskilling are essential.

Read more to learn how we are working to strengthen the digital capacity of the public sector in Africa.

Empowering Newly Promoted Directors to Drive Civil Service Reforms

We are proud to have contributed to empowering the next generation of leaders in the Nigerian Federal Civil Service. During an induction training for 332 newly promoted Directors, our chairman led a session highlighting the critical role of visionary leadership in rebuilding public trust in the Civil Service. 

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation 2024 Year-In-Review

As we close out 2024, we look back on a year of remarkable progress and transformative impact at the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation.

Driven by our mission to close the gap between Africa and the rest of the world, we remained steadfast in our commitment to transforming Nigeria’s public sector and healthcare landscape.

Folaranmi Adeoye

Meet our gap closer of the month, Folaranmi Adeoye, Health Philanthropy Associate. Folaranmi shares his work at the Foundation and what he finds most rewarding about it. “It is satisfying to know that many people will have access to quality healthcare services and experience better health outcomes because of the projects that we undertake.”

Driving Public Sector Excellence: A Strategic Partnership with the National Productivity Centre

We are delighted to announce a significant step forward in our mission to drive excellence in Nigeria’s public sector. Our Director of Programmes, Chioma Njoku, recently paid a courtesy visit to the National Productivity Centre (NPC), a key institution championing productivity enhancement in the country. This visit marks the beginning of an impactful partnership aimed at transforming the landscape of public service delivery in Nigeria.

Empowering Public Servants on Artificial intelligence and Digital Technology

Public sector institutions worldwide are experiencing a paradigm shift with the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, transforming service delivery, policy formulation, and citizen engagement. As part of our work facilitating improved public service delivery, we recently partnered with Philips Consulting to host an impactful upskilling event for public servants who make up our Alumni Association. Themed “Improving Public Service Delivery through the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology,” this initiative equipped participants with essential knowledge and skills for leveraging AI tools within their respective organisations), fostering a culture of innovation that will ultimately transform public service delivery across the continent.

ADHFP Campaign: We Invite Nominations to Transform Primary Healthcare Centres Across Nigeria

Millions of Nigerians face significant barriers to accessing essential healthcare services due to the under-resourcing of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). However, you have the power to change this narrative!

In keeping with our commitment to enhance access to quality primary healthcare across Nigeria, we are pleased to announce a nationwide call for nominations as part of the Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme (ADHFP).

Residential Week 2024 AIG Public Leaders Programme

This month, the AIG Public Leaders Programme (PLP) reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of the in-person Residential Week. Following two months of rigorous virtual learning, this immersive experience brought participants together to engage with esteemed faculty from the Blavatnik School of Government, the University of Oxford, and distinguished public sector leaders.

Director General of National Productivity Receives Representatives of Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

The Director-General of National Productivity Centre, Dr Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, received a team from the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation on Wednesday as part of a schedule for achieving their collaborative efforts.

The National Productivity Centre (NPC) and AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation are collaborating to enhance productivity and efficiency in Nigeria’s public sector.

Victor Obukomena

Meet our gap closer of the month, Victor Obukomena, Digital Communications & Design Associate the Foundation. Speaking about what he finds most rewarding about his work, Victor says it is “witnessing the tangible impact of our efforts, particularly in public service transformation. I find great satisfaction in thinking of how my contributions fit into the larger picture, even if they are just one part of it.”

LEAD-P – Call for Private Sector Internship Hosts

As part of our partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), we invite private-sector organisations to support the Leadership Enhancement and Development Programme (LEAD-P) by hosting mid-level civil servants for an 8-week internship. This initiative aims to equip civil servants with essential skills in management, ethics, and best practices. 

Aig Public Leaders Programme: Building a New Generation of African Public Sector Leaders

This month, classes commenced for the fourth cohort of the Aig Public Leaders Programme, our flagship executive education programme focused on building a new generation of public sector leaders and equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to drive and sustain reforms in the public service.

A Night of Celebration: Honouring Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan's Service to the Nation

This month, we had the distinct honour of hosting a memorable evening celebrating the legacy of Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, former Head of Service of the Federation. The dinner brought together distinguished leaders from both the public and private sectors to honour her remarkable career and the lasting impact she has made on Nigeria’s public service.

Courtesy Visit to The New Head of the Civil Service

In line with our mission to advance public service transformation through strategic partnerships, our principals, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR; Chairman Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and Mrs. Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede; the Executive Vice Chair, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Head of Civil Service of the Federation; Mrs Esther Didi Walson-Jack, OON.

Foundation collaborates with others to restore four PHCs in Edo

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) and Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EdoSPHCDA) will officially hand over four renovated Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Owan West, Ikpoba Okha, Oredo, and Uhunmwode local governments to the communities.

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation announces 2024 Aig scholar

AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation, an African philanthropic organisation transforming public service delivery, has announced Siaka Salami as its 2024 AIG Scholar.

Foundation, oil producers train directors from 10 ministries

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has concluded a four-week leadership and project management training programme for 61 directors from 10 government ministries.

Fostering Public-Private Partnerships for Improved Service Delivery in Government

At the Foundation, we continue to champion integrity and accountability in public service. This month, we joined a panel discussion titled "Implementing a Systematic Collaboration Approach in Building Accountability" hosted by Integrity Innovation Lab to support the development of a culture of integrity within the government.