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AIG Public Leaders Programme: Building a New Generation of African Public Sector Leaders
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.
Line Managers’ Workshop: Building Effective Socialisation Systems
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.
The Role of Community Health Workers in Primary Healthcare: A Technical Article
The Role of Community Health Workers in Primary Healthcare: A Technical Article
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
Ireti Oyefuga
Ireti Oyefuga
Reshaping workplace culture, strengthening institutional performance through recognition and reward System
Adaeaze Uzochukwu
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.
#UNGA80: Allison Worldwide Africa Breakfast Conversation
#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.
Alumni Upskilling: Strengthening Integrity in Public Procurement
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.
UNGA80 Roundtable Session: Scaling Community-Led Development with Diaspora Support
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.
Chioma Ogugua
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.
Enuma Charles
Enuma Charles
Strengthening Institutional Capacity Through Evidence-Based Reform and Strategic Leadership
Unlocking Youth Livelihoods: Insights from UNGA80 Panel
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.
Shaping Africa’s Future: The 2025 AIG Scholar
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.
Shaping Africa’s Future: The 2025 AIG Fellow
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.
LEAD Initiative: Transforming African Public Governance
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.
Civil Service Directors’ Training: Strengthening capacity for Effective Policy Design
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.
PRS Training: Enhancing Evidence-Based Policy Making
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.
Godwin Ochube
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.
The Oil Producers Trade Section: A partner for Change
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.
Serah Larai Mohammed
Serah Larai Mohammed
Driving meaningful change in policy execution and organisational excellence.
Africa Primary Health Care Forum: Rethinking Primary Healthcare in Africa
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.