Building Africa’s future leaders
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Partnered with University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government since 2017

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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AIG Public Leaders Programme Residential Week: Building a New Generation of African Public Sector Leaders
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Residential Week 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme

After two months of virtual learning, the fifth cohort of the AIG Public Leaders Programme (PLP) completed their in-person Residential Week. 69 participants of the programme came together for an immersive week of learning with the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government.

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A New Chapter for KTI’s Africa Advisory Board: Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede Appointed Co-Chairs 
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Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede Appointed Co-Chairs

King’s Trust International has announced a new chapter for its work in Africa, appointing our Chairman and Executive Vice-Chair , Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede as Co-Chairs of its Africa Advisory Board.

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Alumni Upskilling: Strengthening Public Service Performance
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Alumni Upskilling: Strengthening Public Service Performance

Behind every effective public institution are leaders who can think clearly under pressure. Our alumni session focused on building that capability.

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Rewards and Recognition Trainings: Strengthening Capacity for Effective Rewards Recognition
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Strengthening Capacity for Effective Rewards Recognition

We are equipping the teams behind the Federal Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Programme with the skills to strengthen performance and accountability.

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Digital Upskilling: Equipping Civil Servants for a Digital Future
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Equipping Civil Servants for a Digital Future

Digital transformation is reshaping how the Civil Service delivers and now more than ever, civil servants must build the skills to adapt to this transformation.

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Dr Abubakar Kaka Sanda
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Dr Abubakar Kaka Sanda

Driving sustainable institutional change through innovative approach at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

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Gift Ogwa
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Gift Ogwa

One very rewarding part of my work is seeing transformation. Seeing the shift in perspective, the difference of approach, work ethic and even seeing these alumni become reform champions is beautiful to see, says Gift ogwa, our Gap closer of the month.

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

We are pleased to announce the launch of the fifth cohort of the AIG Public Leaders Programme!  Meet the 72 public servants who are about to transform the future of Africa’s public sector and discover how their six-month journey with the AIG Public Leaders Programme is shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

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Line Managers’ Workshop: Building Effective Socialisation Systems
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Line Managers’ Workshop: Building Effective Socialisation Systems

We partnered with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to host a two-day workshop for Directors of Human Resource Departments across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), along with staff from the Employee Mobility Department.

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The Role of Community Health Workers in Primary Healthcare: A Technical Article
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The Role of Community Health Workers in Primary Healthcare

Community Health Workers are dedicated frontline providers who bridge the gap between community members and the primary healthcare system. From delivering essential services to improving maternal and child health, Community Health Workers make a difference every day

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Ireti Oyefuga
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Ireti Oyefuga

Reshaping workplace culture, strengthening institutional performance through recognition and reward System

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Adaeze Uzochukwu
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Adaeze Uzochukwu

The most rewarding part of my work is seeing beneficiaries of our flagship programmes and training participants put their knowledge into action. Witnessing their impact is incredibly gratifying,” says Adaeze Uzochukwu, our Gap closer of the month.

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#UNGA80: Allison Worldwide Africa Breakfast Conversation 
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#UNGA80: Allison Worldwide Africa Breakfast Conversation 

Africa’s investment potential is immense, driven by innovative entrepreneurs ready to shape the future. Our Chairman recently shared powerful insights at the Africa Breakfast Conversations held on the sidelines of #UNGA80, highlighting how connecting entrepreneurs with global capital is key to sustainable development. 

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Alumni Upskilling: Strengthening Integrity in Public Procurement 
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Alumni Upskilling: Strengthening Integrity in Public Procurement 

Building leadership capacity in the public sector remains a priority for us. Our latest Alumni Upskilling programme themed Ethics, Compliance, and Integrity in Public Procurement, brought together governance experts who shared practical strategies to help public servants strengthen transparency, build trust, and deliver impact in public service. 

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UNGA80 Roundtable Session: Scaling Community-Led Development with Diaspora Support 
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UNGA80 Roundtable Session: Scaling Community-Led Development with Diaspora Support

Our Executive Vice-Chair, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, joined a high-level roundtable hosted by Foreign Policy and the Ford Foundation on the sidelines of #UNGA80, exploring how the Nigerian diaspora can drive Africa’s transformation through coordinated, community-led philanthropy.   

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Chioma Ogugua
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Chioma Ogugua

Our Gap Closer of the month, Chioma Ogugua, Programmes Associate (Capacity Building), speaks about her work at the Foundation and what she finds most rewarding about it. “The most rewarding part of my work is seeing beneficiaries of our flagship programmes and training participants put their knowledge into action. Witnessing their impact is incredibly gratifying,” she says. 

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Enuma Charles
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Enuma Charles

Strengthening Institutional Capacity Through Evidence-Based Reform and Strategic Leadership

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Unlocking Youth Livelihoods: Insights from UNGA80 Panel 
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Unlocking Youth Livelihoods: Insights from UNGA80 Panel 

At #UNGA80, our Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, joined global leaders including Nigeria’s Vice President, H.E. Kashim Shettima, Botswana’s Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture Hon. Lesego Chombo, and Former Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, at the Generation Unlimited Global Leadership Council Meeting panel discussion. The conversation centred on how governments, the private sector, and young people can work together to unlock opportunities for Africa’s next generation.  

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Shaping Africa’s Future: The 2025 AIG Scholar 
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Shaping Africa’s Future: The 2025 AIG Scholar

Discover how Pelumi Olugbile, a dedicated public servant, is advancing good governance in Nigeria through the prestigious AIG Scholarship at Oxford. Learn more about her impactful journey and our mission to build Africa’s future leaders.   

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Shaping Africa’s Future: The 2025 AIG Fellow  
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Shaping Africa’s Future: The 2025 AIG Fellow

We are pleased to announce that Mrs Funke Femi Adepoju, Director-General of ASCON, has been awarded the 2025/2026 AIG Visiting Fellowship. Her project aims to transform Nigeria’s public service training institutions into powerful drivers of reform and innovation. During her six months at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, she will deepen her expertise and explore new ways to strengthen public sector transformation.

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LEAD Initiative: Transforming African Public Governance 
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LEAD Initiative: Transforming African Public Governance 

Across Africa, poor public service delivery continues to slow economic growth and limit opportunities for Africans. To tackle this challenge, we partnered with Jeune Afrique etc to launch LEAD, a bold pan-African initiative designed to place strong public leadership and effective economic policy at the heart of the continent’s development.  

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Civil Service Directors’ Training: Strengthening capacity for Effective Policy Design 
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Civil Service Directors’ Training: Strengthening capacity for Effective Policy Design 

The Civil Service plays a vital role in turning government policies into real benefits for citizens. To help maximise this impact, we teamed up with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) to deliver the second edition of the Civil Service Directors’ Training Programme.

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PRS Training: Enhancing Evidence-Based Policy Making
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PRS Training: Enhancing Evidence-Based Policy Making

We believe that evidenced based planning, policy making and performance monitoring in government is essential to improving service delivery for citizens. In line with this, we proudly supported the OHCSF in organising a customised training programme to address critical skill gaps in the Planning, Research, and Statistics (PRS) Departments across Federal Ministries.  

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Godwin Ochube
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Godwin Ochube

Our Gap Closer of the month, Godwin Ochube, Research and Advocacy Associate, 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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The Oil Producers Trade Section: A partner for Change 
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The Oil Producers Trade Section: A partner for Change 

Strategic partnerships speed up our mission for a world-class public service. In 2024, the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) stepped forward to equip Civil Service Directors with vital skills to drive change, and the vital skills needed to drive change, and continued this commitment in 2025. Together, we're empowering public sector leaders to deliver real change. 

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Serah Larai Mohammed
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Serah Larai Mohammed

Driving meaningful change in policy execution and organisational excellence.

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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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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

4

AIG Fellowships to the University of Oxford granted

238

Public servants completed the AIG Public Leaders Programme

34

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 16
Who Really Changes Government? 

Our latest podcast episode, “Who Really Changes Government?”, dives into what it truly takes to achieve meaningful reform in the public sector.

Members of our alumni community, including Akintayo Ayodele-Bamisaye, Stakeholder Manager, Business Enterprise at Galaxy Backbone; Idowu Bakare, Deputy Director of Administration at the National Assembly; Rashidat Umar, Deputy Director and Head, Education and Engagement Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development; and Chioma Nzewi, Assistant Director at the South-East Development Commission, share candid insights on how public servants are transforming government through leadership, persistence, and collaboration.

Tune in to discover why real transformation in government is not one-sided but a collective effort driven by committed public sector leaders.

Our Guests
Akintayo Ayodele-Bamisaye, Stakeholder Manager, Business Enterprise at Galaxy Backbone; Idowu Bakare, Deputy Director of Administration at the National Assembly; Rashidat Umar, Deputy Director and Head, Education and Engagement Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development; and Chioma Nzewi, Assistant Director at the South-East Development Commission.

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