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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’s Moment or Africa’s Test? Leadership Lessons from Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede at the AFC Retreat 
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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. 

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Raising the Next Generation of Effective Public Sector Leaders: Lateef Jakande Fireside Chat 
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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. 

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Emmanuel Swende
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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.

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Felix Obiamalu
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Felix Obiamalu

Reforming Nigeria's Financial Intelligence Through Systems Thinking and Strategic Leadership

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Strengthening Frontline Response to SGBV 
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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. 

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Apply Now: 2026 AIG Public Leaders Programme 
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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. 

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Folasade Osho
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Folasade Osho

Helping Nigerians access safe medicines at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

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Lolade Olu-Ojegbeje
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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.

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Reflections on Reform: What Our Work Reveals About 2026 
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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. 

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The 2026 Landscape: Trends in Public Service Across Africa 
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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.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Public Sector Leaders 
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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.

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Supporting Civil Service Reform 
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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. 

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Improving Access to Quality Primary Healthcare 
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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.  

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Activating Our Alumni for Public Sector Impact 
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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. 

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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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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 18
Community Health Workers and the Future of Care 

In our latest podcast episode, we discuss the role of the often unseen frontline workers of Nigeria’s primary healthcare system: community health workers.

Moderated by our Executive Vice Chair, Mrs Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, this episode examines why community health workers are critical to delivering quality, equitable healthcare, especially in rural and underserved communities.

Listen to our guest, Dr Nonye Egekwu, Senior Quality Advisor and Independent Evaluator, Nigeria Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (CEmONC) Programme, as she explores the realities of frontline care, systemic gaps, and what Nigeria can learn from successful African models to better support these essential workers.

Our Host
Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice-Chair, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

Our Guests
Dr Nonye Egekwu, Senior Quality Advisor and Independent Evaluator, Nigeria Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (CEmONC)

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