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Preserving Lessons for the Future of Public Service
Preserving Lessons for the Future of Public Service
Reforms last when lessons from experience are preserved and passed on. Our Chairman, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, joined distinguished guests at the launch of two books reflecting on leadership, public service and institutional reform.
African Business Magazine Puts the Spotlight on Institution-Building
African Business Magazine Puts the Spotlight on Institution-Building
In this month's profile for African Business Magazine, our Chairman, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, speaks candidly with editor Anver Versi about the difference between entrepreneurial success and institution-building, and why he believes Africa's development challenge is less a shortage of ideas than a shortage of institutions capable of turning them into results.
Building State Capacities: From Ambition to Action
Building State Capacities: From Ambition to Action
Why do some governments deliver on their promises while others fall short, even with similar resources? Our Executive Vice Chair joined experts to explore what it takes to build state capacity and turn policy ambition into results.
Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Endowment Fund: Rewarding Public Sector Excellence
Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Endowment Fund: Rewarding Public Sector Excellence
Building a world-class public service goes beyond reforms and policies; it is also about the people behind those reforms. Through our partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), we continue to reward exceptional civil servants through the Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Endowment Fund for Public Sector Excellence.
Supporting Digital Transformation at SERVICOM
Supporting Digital Transformation at SERVICOM
As part of our ongoing support for the deployment of an Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) at the SERVICOM National Office, we held a sensitisation session to help staff understand the system, its benefits, and the practical steps needed for a successful rollout.
Designing AI Systems That Work for Everyone
Designing AI Systems That Work for Everyone
AI is transforming financial services, yet it is often trained on data that fails to reflect women's financial realities. What will it take to ensure these systems expand opportunity rather than deepen existing inequalities?
Beyond Monuments: Our Theory of Change
Beyond Monuments: Our Theory of Change
In an op-ed titled "A Theory of Change for Africa: Why We Build Systems, Not Monuments," our Chairman and Executive Vice Chair make the case that sustainable change in Africa will not come from one-off solutions to the challenges on the continent, but from investing in the people who can repair the systems that produce those challenges.
Courtesy Visit: Building Partnerships that Make Lasting Reform Possible
Courtesy Visit: Building Partnerships that Make Lasting Reform Possible
A delegation led by our Executive Vice Chair, Mrs Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, to discuss how we can support the reform efforts of our alumni in the state.
Driving Sustainable Development Through Diaspora Philanthropy
Driving Sustainable Development Through Diaspora Philanthropy
How can diaspora philanthropy support sustainable development in Nigeria? FP Analytics, the research arm of Foreign Policy, went looking for answers and featured our work as one of six global case studies in their findings.
Policy Development in the Nigerian Civil Service: Learning to Leading:
Policy Development in the Nigerian Civil Service: Learning to Leading: A Paper on Rethinking Nigeria's Policy Challenge
Nigeria's policy failures are often blamed on poor implementation. However, evidence suggests the problem starts much earlier. Following a three-day Policy Writing and Review Workshop for Civil Service Directors, we examined some of the barriers to policy effectiveness in Nigeria.
2026 International Civil Service Conference: From Reform to Results
2026 International Civil Service Conference: From Reform to Results
We returned as Diamond Partners at the second edition of the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) in Abuja, joining public sector leaders and global partners to examine what it takes to move from reform ambition to real results.
From Conversation to Action: Inside Our 2026 Alumni Convening
From Conversation to Action: Inside Our 2026 Alumni Convening
Beyond the main stage at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference, we convened members of our alumni community, private sector stakeholders, and heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for a roundtable discussion on strategies for implementing successful reforms.
Africa CEO Forum: Powering Africa’s Digital Future
Africa CEO Forum: Powering Africa’s Digital Future
Can Africa build a truly scalable digital future? At this year's Africa CEO Forum, our Executive Vice Chair, Mrs Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, examined what it will take for Africa to build a digital future that delivers value for citizens.
2026 AIG PLP Call for Applications
2026 AIG PLP Call for Applications
Thousands of applications. Multiple countries. One shared goal: stronger public service. See what this year’s response to the AIG Public Leaders Programme reveals about the future of public sector leadership in Africa.
The Future of Public Sector Training: An In-Conversation Session With 2025 AIG Visiting Fellow
The Future of Public Sector Training: An In-Conversation Session With 2025 AIG Visiting Fellow
How can public sector training move from theory to real impact? In an in-conversation session with Professor Emily Jones of the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, our 2025 AIG Visiting Fellow, Mrs Funke Adepoju, presented findings from her research project on how training institutions can evolve into engines of reform and drive measurable improvements in governance.
AIG Fellowship: Enhancing Policy Implementation across Africa
AIG Fellowship: Enhancing Policy Implementation across Africa
Delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, the fellowship creates space to step back, rethink what is possible, and turn complex policy challenges into practical solutions. Discover what the experience offers, and why it could be the next step in your leadership journey.
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.