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2025 AIG PLP Closing Ceremony
2025 AIG PLP Closing Ceremony
This month, government officials, public sector leaders and private sector bodies joined us for the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 AIG PLP, honouring the 69 participants in this programme cohort.
King’s Trust International: Expanding Opportunities for Young Africans
King’s Trust International: Expanding Opportunities for Young Africans
A new partnership is set to open doors for thousands of young Africans. Find out how this collaboration is combining global expertise and local reach to create real pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.
Celebrating Excellence: Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Alumni Awards
Celebrating Excellence: Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Alumni Awards
From recognising outstanding reform efforts to welcoming a new cohort into a growing network of changemakers, this year’s Closing Ceremony went beyond graduation. Discover how excellence was honoured and how the journey continues for AIG PLP alumni.
Lagos International Financial Centre: Building a Global Financial Hub
Lagos International Financial Centre: Building a Global Financial Hub
Nigeria wants to bring in more international investments, but what could this mean for the future of the nation? Our Chairman discusses the vision behind the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) and how the initiative aims to position Lagos State as a gateway for global investment into Africa.
Arc Chioma Wogu-Ogbonna
Architect Chioma Wogu-Ogbonna
From Fragmented Data to Digital Accountability: Reforming Nigeria's Federal Public Assets System
Blessing Asia
Blessing Asia
I started to realise that the public sector is not viewed the way it used to be, and that there is a gap that needs to be filled. So, being part of an organisation that is actively working to improve and strengthen that space feels very full circle for me, says our Gap Closer of the month
Africa’s Moment or Africa’s Test? Leadership Lessons from Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede at the AFC Retreat
Africa’s Moment or Africa’s Test? Leadership Lessons from Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede at the AFC Retreat
At the Africa Finance Corporation's 2026 Staff Retreat, our Chairman, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, shared a pragmatic perspective on Africa’s place in a shifting global order and the kind of leadership the continent needs right now.
Raising the Next Generation of Effective Public Sector Leaders: Lateef Jakande Fireside Chat
Raising the Next Generation of Effective Public Sector Leaders: Lateef Jakande Fireside Chat
Public trust is the most valuable currency for any public sector leader. Our Chairman sat with fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy to dissect this question in a candid conversation on leadership, legacy, and governance.
Emmanuel Swende
Emmanuel Swende
My work at the Foundation has taught me that public sector reform is about progress, not perfection. People often expect change to happen overnight, but meaningful reform occurs gradually, says Emmanuel Swende, our gapcloser of the month.
Felix Obiamalu
Felix Obiamalu
Reforming Nigeria's Financial Intelligence Through Systems Thinking and Strategic Leadership
Strengthening Frontline Response to SGBV
Strengthening Frontline Response to SGBV
Through the Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme, we partnered with Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) to strengthen how frontline healthcare workers in Edo State respond to cases of sexual and gender-based violence.
Apply Now: 2026 AIG Public Leaders Programme
Apply Now: 2026 AIG Public Leaders Programme
The AIG Public Leaders Programme is designed for public sector leaders committed to driving meaningful reform within their institutions. Applications for Cohort 6 are now open.
Folasade Osho
Folasade Osho
Helping Nigerians access safe medicines at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
Lolade Olu-Ojegbeje
Lolade Olu-Ojegbeje
What I find most rewarding about my work is knowing that somewhere across Africa, someone is experiencing governance and public service delivery positively, because of the work we do.
Reflections on Reform: What Our Work Reveals About 2026
Reflections on Reform: What Our Work Reveals About 2026
As we close our 2020–2025 strategic chapter, we turn our attention to what lies ahead. The lessons of the past five years are informing our thinking as we shape the next phase of our work.
The 2026 Landscape: Trends in Public Service Across Africa
The 2026 Landscape: Trends in Public Service Across Africa
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for public service reform across the continent, influenced by digitalisation, leadership capacity, and institutional adaptability.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Public Sector Leaders
Inspiring the Next Generation of Public Sector Leaders
From equipping civil servants with digital capabilities to enrolling new cohorts of reform-minded leaders, we strengthened public sector capacity at scale, equipping over 1,000 public servants across Africa in leadership, digital skills, policy development, and reform implementation.
Supporting Civil Service Reform
Supporting Civil Service Reform
In 2025, we deepened our support for civil service reform by strengthening systems, building practical skills, and expanding public service professionalism in partnership with public sector reform champions.
Improving Access to Quality Primary Healthcare
Improving Access to Quality Primary Healthcare
Our work in primary healthcare helped drive real, measurable improvements in health outcomes, brought quality health services to tens of thousands of underserved Nigerians, and boosted immunisation, maternal care, and disease treatment in rural communities.
Activating Our Alumni for Public Sector Impact
Activating Our Alumni for Public Sector Impact
We deepened our investment in the public servants who make up our growing alumni community, supporting them to turn knowledge, networks, and leadership skills into measurable impact within their organisations and sectors.