Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, OPTS conclude capacity building for 10 ministries
Article from Vanguard
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, in partnership with Oil Producers Trade Section, OPTS has successfully concluded a four-week leadership and project management training programme for 61 Nigerian Federal Civil Service Directors from 10 Ministries.
While Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is committed to improving public service delivery in Africa, OPTS is an industry group representing most international and indigenous upstream oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria.
The training which was hosted at the office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, OHCSF, equipped participants with essential skills to enhance their leadership capabilities and project management expertise.
In a statement, Director of Programmes at the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Chioma Njoku, said that the training was a crucial step towards the foundation’s shared goal of improving the lives of Nigerians.
Njoku said: “These dedicated civil servants have demonstrated exceptional commitment throughout the training. By investing in their leadership development, we are empowering them to become catalysts for transformation in the public sector.”
Also, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Federal Ministry of Power and a participant at the training programme, Mrs. Bosede Olaniyi, said: “When I first saw the training schedule, I was worried as it posed some conflicts with my work commitments, but the comprehensive outline quickly convinced me of its immense value. I found the project management module particularly enlightening. “Beyond the academic content, the opportunity to connect with other Directors from across federal MDAs is invaluable. From the interactions in class, I realised that some challenges are not peculiar to my MDA, and now we’re building connections that will undoubtedly facilitate future collaborations and make things easier for everyone in the future.”
The training which was conducted by Phillips Consulting Limited comprised of two batches, with the first graduating on July 25 and the second on July31, 2024. The comprehensive curriculum covered strategic leadership, project management, and business communication, equipping participants to drive positive change within their respective departments.
The Foundation expresses its sincere gratitude to the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) for providing the funding for the programme and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) for the training venue.
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a high-performing public service. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programmes, the Foundation will continue to empower leaders to drive positive change and improve public service delivery for the betterment of all Nigerians.