NIGERIA: As part of its mission to elevate the effectiveness of public service across Africa, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has launched the fourth cohort of the AIG Public Leaders Programme (PLP).
Delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, this groundbreaking initiative has successfully empowered 169 public sector leaders since 2021, advancing the Foundation’s mission to train 3,000 public sector leaders by 2030, equipping them with the essential skills to drive impactful reforms and strengthen service delivery in their Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The AIG PLP is an executive training programme that builds the capabilities of African public sector leaders, positioning them to deliver measurable results and foster cultures of integrity, excellence, and innovation. The Foundation’s vision is to cultivate a new generation of leaders who can address complex challenges, implementing sustainable reforms that resonate across communities.
The programme has already showcased remarkable results. Programme alumni have implemented transformative reform projects in their various organisations, a core element of the curriculum, creating a ripple effect of positive change across sectors. One such change project was implemented by Dr. Ibiwunmi Olokun, Medical Officer of Health and Primary Health Care Coordinator at the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board and a member of Cohort 3 of the programme. Dr Olokun led a project at her Primary Healthcare Centre that reduced patient waiting times from 70 minutes to 30 minutes. This successful model is now being adopted in other units and facilities within her health district in Lagos State.
Additionally, Mohammed Ahmed, Director and Chief of Staff to the CEO of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit and a Cohort 1 AIG PLP alumnus, has made strides in combating financial crimes in Nigeria. His reform project focused on fostering partnerships between the government and the private sector to enhance financial intelligence aimed at tackling financial crimes. Today, his efforts are reshaping financial crime prevention strategies in Nigeria through strategic public-private collaborations that empower the nation to address complex financial crimes more effectively.
The current cohort, which includes participants from Ghana and Kenya, has commenced virtual classes and is gearing up for an intensive, one-week residential programme in Abuja from November 18th to November 22nd. During this time, participants will engage with the faculty from the Blavatnik School, Oxford, gaining strategic insights and practical tools to excel in their roles and to instill change within their MDAs.
With the launch of this new class, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation continues on its quest to reshape public sector leadership in Africa. By empowering leaders with the tools to champion reform and advance efficient service delivery, the Foundation remains at the forefront of impactful public service transformation.
ABOUT THE AIG-IMOUKHUEDE FOUNDATION
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a public sector-focused philanthropic organisation founded by Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede to improve the lives of Africans through transformed public service delivery and increased access to quality primary healthcare. The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation accomplishes its mission by supporting the reform initiatives of public sector entities, providing financing, consulting support, and capacity-building programmes and resources for the public sector workforce. The Foundation provides funding and strategic support to drive the work of affiliate organisations such as ABC Health, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), the Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), and others.
For more information, please visit https://www.aigimoukhuedefoundation.org/
ABOUT THE BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
The Blavatnik School of Government is one of the University of Oxford’s newest and most vibrant departments, with the founding Dean, Professor Ngaire Woods. The school envisions a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. The Blavatnik School of Government is a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes- teaching current and future leaders, research with impact and engagement with governments and practitioners.
For more information, please visit https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/
