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Ofovwe Aig-Imoukuede
Executive Vice-Chair & Co-Founder

Speaking at Africa UK Health Summit

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
Chair & Co-Founder

Speaking at GBC Health

Bridging Public and Private Sectors:
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Creating Cross-Sector Partnerships for Governance Innovation

We believe that better public services mean better outcomes for Africa’s people, communities and economies.

So, we work closely with governments, citizens and the private sector to transform public service delivery and improve access to quality primary healthcare.

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Our Work

Transforming Africa’s public services is a major task involving many stakeholders.

Developing Leaders
In Government

Outstanding public services require exceptional leaders who can deliver.

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Supporting Public
Sector Reform

Directly enabling change for a transformed public sector.

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Access To Primary Healthcare

Successful citizens, communities and economies depend on access to high-quality primary healthcare.

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Africa Primary Health Care Forum: Rethinking Primary Healthcare in Africa 
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Africa Primary Health Care Forum: Rethinking Primary Healthcare in Africa 

As part of our commitment to advancing quality primary healthcare in Nigeria, we joined the Africa Primary Healthcare Forum hosted by the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH), where we led a high-level discussion on how collaboration across sectors can address key challenges and close gaps in primary healthcare delivery across the continent.  

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Courtesy Visit: Nigeria Governor’s Forum 
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Courtesy Visit: Nigeria Governor’s Forum  

Recognising that lack of political buy-in is a key reason reforms often fail, we visited the Nigeria Governors' Forum to discuss how policymakers and political leaders can collaborate effectively to design sustainable reforms.   

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Arc. Benedict Ndudi Itegbe
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Arc. Benedict Ndudi Itegbe

Strengthening Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Capacity Through Technological Innovation

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MoU Signing with FRSC: Building Strong Organisational Culture 
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MoU Signing with FRSC: Building Strong Organisational Culture 

Strategic partnerships move us closer to our vision of a world-class public service. Our partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, will support efforts to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery. 

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Fortune Granville
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Fortune Granville

Our Gap Closer of the month, Fortune Granville, Alumni Relations Lead, speaks about his work at the Foundation and what he finds most rewarding about it. “Witnessing the positive impact of reform projects implemented by alumni on the people and systems of government keeps me engaged and committed every day,” he says. 

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NWDS Workshop: Building a Digitally Enabled Public Service
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NWDS Workshop: Building a Digitally Enabled Public Service

Discover how we are partnering with the Federal Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation. Through our sponsorship of the Nigeria Web Design Standards Workshop, we took a significant step toward creating consistent and user-friendly government websites, advancing the goal of a digitally enabled public service in Nigeria. 

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Q2 Alumni Upskilling: Building Capabilities for a Changing Public Sector 
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Q2 Alumni Upskilling: Building Capabilities for a Changing Public Sector 

Building leadership capacity in the public sector remains a priority for us. Our recent alumni upskilling event brought together seasoned experts to share practical strategies on managing change through effective stakeholder engagement and advocacy, empowering public servants to navigate reforms with confidence and drive impact. 

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Nigerian AI Scaling Hub: Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Future 
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Nigerian AI Scaling Hub: Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Future 

Using technology with purpose has the power to transform how public services are delivered. Reflecting this belief and our commitment to a digitally enabled public sector, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is proud to be supporting the establishment of the Nigerian AI Scaling Hub, an ambitious initiative led by the Federal Government in partnership with the Gates Foundation.

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Oyebola Oyewo
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Oyebola Oyewo

Driving Ethical Leadership and Strategic Communication for Public Sector Reform

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Rethinking Reforms: Insights from Public Sector Leaders 
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Rethinking Reforms: Insights from Public Sector Leaders 

Nigeria's public service once stood as a beacon of professionalism but today faces critical challenges that demand urgent reform. To understand the root causes of past reform failures and chart a path forward, we convened a focus group session with senior civil servants to gather their insights on what has worked, what hasn't, and how future reforms can succeed.  

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Journalist Media Training: Strengthening Voices for Reform  
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Journalist Media Training: Strengthening Voices for Reform  

Recognising that the media plays a pivotal role in driving social change and shaping the national conversation around governance, transparency, and effective public service delivery, we recently concluded a dynamic media training programme for journalists from a range of media organisations across Nigeria.   

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Advancing Public Sector Reform Through Evidence Based Advocacy 
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Advancing Public Sector Reform Through Evidence Based Advocacy 

Our latest research reports offer data-driven insights and practical recommendations to enhance citizen engagement and public sector performance in Nigeria, tools essential for driving effective, evidence-based advocacy and building a trusted public service. 

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Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Endowment Fund 
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Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Endowment Fund

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation honoured 16 outstanding civil servants at the 2025 Civil Service Week Gala, introducing new awards that celebrate excellence and professionalism in Nigeria’s public service. 

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ADHFP Impact Story: Improving Access to Quality Primary Healthcare 
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ADHFP Impact Story: Improving Access to Quality Primary Healthcare 

In just one year, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s Adopt-A-Healthcare-Facility Programme has turned Idunmwugha PHC in rural Edo State from a struggling clinic into a beacon of hope. Antenatal care visits soared by over 1,200%, childhood immunizations multiplied six-fold, and women no longer risk their lives traveling miles for safe delivery. 

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Chioma Bright-Uhara
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Chioma Bright-Uhara

Our Gap Closer of the month, Chioma Bright-Uhara, Communications Lead, speaks about her work at the Foundation and what she finds most rewarding about it. “It is the privilege of helping to tell the stories that matter. There is something incredibly fulfilling about crafting a message, putting it out into the world, and seeing it spark curiosity, respect, or action,” she says.  

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International Civil Service Conference: Building a Future-Ready Public Service 
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International Civil Service Conference: Building a Future-Ready Public Service

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation proudly served as a Diamond Partner at the 2025 International Civil Service Conference in Abuja this June, further strengthening our enduring partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

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Public Service Delivery Index in Africa: Advancing Public Service Excellence
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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.

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Africa CEO Forum: Strengthening Africa’s Economic Agenda
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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.

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AIG Fellowship: Enhancing Policy Implementation across Africa
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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. 

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

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Ezinwanne Ilodibe-Nnoruka
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Ezinwanne Ilodibe-Nnoruka,

Driving Public Sector Transformation through Digital Innovation and Ethical Leadership.

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Mental Health Awareness Week: The Power of Community
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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.

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Public Sector Training: Building Capacity for Sustainable Change
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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. 

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Oluwasola Mercy
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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. 

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

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Improving Public Sector Transformation through Strategic Partnerships 
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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. 

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

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Boluwatife Adetokunbo
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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.  

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Advancing Public Sector Transformation through Digital Innovation 
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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.

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Dr Christian Chime Onwunyili
Alumni
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Dr. Christian Chime Onwunyili

Empowering Transformative Change in the Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector.

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Key Figures

N1bn

Spent supporting civil service reform initiatives

N3bn

Committed to improving healthcare across Africa

Raised from co-sponsors for the Adopt-a-Healthcare-Facility Programme

N4bn

Invested in leadership development

43

Federal Permanent Secretaries coached

408

Public servants received programme specific training

3

Aig Fellowships to the University of Oxford granted

169

Public servants completed the Aig Public Leaders Programme

33

Aig MPP Scholarships to the University of Oxford awarded

“If you walk alone, you don’t go far. If you walk with others, you travel further.”

– Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede

Latest podcast

Episode 14
CSR and PPPs: A Powerful Partnership for Nigeria

In our latest podcast episode, “CSR and PPPs: A Powerful Partnership for Nigeria,” we explored how public-private partnerships can make Corporate Social Responsibility more effective in Nigeria.  

Our guests, Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Nigeria Foundation and Kelvin Uwaibi, former Managing Director of the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), shared inspiring insights on how private and public sector partnerships can move CSRs from from reactive charity to strategic nation-building tools.  

Our Guests
Bukky Akinsemoyin, Director of Partnerships & Funding, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Nigeria Foundation, Kelvin Uwaibi, former Managing Director of the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO).