Public Service Delivery Index in Africa: Advancing Public Service Excellence

Measuring public service delivery has long been essential for understanding how well institutions serve citizens across Africa. Our Director of Programmes, Chioma Njoku, represented the Foundation at the launch of the maiden edition of the Public Service Delivery Index in Africa (PSDI) 2024 Report, hosted by the African Development Bank Group.

Africa CEO Forum: Strengthening Africa’s Economic Agenda

At this year’s Africa CEO Forum, we participated in global discussions on business sustainability and digital governance. Our Chairman, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, shared insights on driving sustainable transformation of family-owned businesses, while our Director of Programmes, Chioma Njoku, led a panel on the role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing public service delivery.

AIG Fellowship: Enhancing Policy Implementation across Africa

Applications are now open for the 2025 AIG Fellowship. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity for outstanding public sector leaders to deepen their knowledge in public policy implementation. Delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, the fellowship equips exceptional public servants with practical knowledge and skills to develop lasting solutions to critical policy challenges. 

Courtesy visit to the Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)

As part of our efforts to improve access to quality primary healthcare in Nigeria, our Executive Vice Chair, Mrs Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri. The visit focused on exploring collaborative strategies to expand insurance coverage to underserved populations in Nigeria.

Mental Health Awareness Week: The Power of Community

In support of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we highlighted Mentaccess, a transformative initiative led by Dr. Fatima Ali, an alumna of the AIG Public Leaders Programme. The project is making a significant impact by improving access to mental health services for children and teenagers in rural areas of Borno State in Northern Nigeria.

Public Sector Training: Building Capacity for Sustainable Change

We partnered with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to support management training for the Infrastructure Management Department and strategic communications training for the Communications Department. These sessions were designed to build the capacity of the civil servants, leading to improved effectiveness and enhancedpublic service delivery. 

Oluwasola Mercy

Our Gap Closer of the month, Oluwasola Mercy, IT Analyst, speaks about her work at the Foundation and what she finds most rewarding about it. “Knowing that the work I do supports projects that have real, positive impact on people’s lives gives me a deep sense of purpose and fulfilment. It is inspiring to be part of an organisation that drives meaningful change and contributes to improving communities. That sense of making a difference keeps me engaged and committed every day” she says. 

Live Q and A session: Providing Answers to Pressing Questions about the AIG PLP

As we approach the close of applications for the 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), we hosted a live Question and Answer session to guide prospective applicants through the application process and provide deeper insight into the programme.

Improving Public Sector Transformation through Strategic Partnerships

Through our partnership with the Federal Civil Service Commission, we will help the Commission leverage technology to improve recruitment processes and personnel management across the Federal Civil Service. 

2025 Edelman Trust Barometer: Trust, Collaboration, and the Future

Trust is the foundation of effective public service delivery. At the 2025 Nigeria launch of the Edelman Trust Barometer, our Executive Vice Chair joined thought leaders to explore ways to rebuild public trust in institutions. We are thrilled to add our voice to this important global conversation.

Boluwatife Adetokunbo

Our Gap Closer of the month, Boluwatife Adedokun, Communications Associate, speaks about her work at the Foundation and what she finds most rewarding about it. “The work we do at the Foundation is truly impactful, and it's a privilege to be a part of projects that contribute to positive societal change. I love being able to communicate complex ideas and help others understand them. It’s fulfilling to know that my work helps inform, inspire, and create change,” she says.  

Advancing Public Sector Transformation through Digital Innovation

We believe that technology is a powerful tool for public sector transformation and therefore we are supporting the efforts of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to develop the Nigerian Web Design Standard (NWDS). This project is part of the work the Ministry is undertaking, to develop a unified, user-friendly platform that will make public services more accessible, responsive, and citizen centred.

Save the Date! AIG Public Leaders Programme QandA Session 

Are you a public servant interested in joining the fifth class of the AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP)? We are delighted to invite you to join a live question and answer session. 

Temitope Abina

Our Gap Closer of the month, Temitope Abina, Programme Analyst (Capacity Building), speaks about her work at the Foundation and what she finds most rewarding about it. “It’s one thing to acknowledge the challenges we face as a nation, but it’s another to take action. I am privileged to be part of a system that translates vision into impact, not just discussions into rhetoric,” she says. 

Empowering Public Servants Through Effective Communication.

As part of our work in developing the capacity of public sector leaders, we recently partnered with Workforce Group to host an impactful upskilling event for the public servants who make up our Alumni Association. With the theme “Effective Proposal and Report Writing,” the training session provided them with essential communication skills crucial to effective delivery of their roles.

Fire Side Chat: Shaping the Next Generation of African Leaders

Our Chairman, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, met with fellows from the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy in an inspiring fireside chat.

Accelerate Action: Empowering Women to Transform Public Service Delivery

This International Women’s month, we are proud to have amplified the voices of women making impact in the public sector.

We hosted an insightful Webinar titled “Accelerating Action: Transforming public service,” at which female public sector leaders, who are part of our alumni association, led the discussion on the public service in Africa and women’s representation in it.

Improving Public Sector Transformation through Strategic Partnerships

Strategic partnerships help us achieve our vision of a world-class public service faster. Our collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice, consolidated through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, will help us drive digital transformation within the ministry, a step towards a more effective justice system.

Closing Ceremony AIG Public Leaders Programme 2024

This month, we celebrated the graduation of the fourth cohort of our AIG Public Leaders Programme, an executive education programme for public servants, delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. The closing ceremony, held in Abuja, honoured participants from Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda who completed the intensive training designed to strengthen public service delivery across Africa.

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.