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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.
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.
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.
AIG Public Leaders Programme Residential Week: Building a New Generation of African Public Sector Leaders
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.
A New Chapter for KTI’s Africa Advisory Board: Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede Appointed Co-Chairs
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.
Alumni Upskilling: Strengthening Public Service Performance
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.
Rewards and Recognition Trainings: Strengthening Capacity for Effective Rewards Recognition
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.
Digital Upskilling: Equipping Civil Servants for a Digital Future
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.
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.