The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to public sector transformation in Nigeria by returning as Diamond Partner for the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).
The two-day conference, held from May 20 to 21 at Eagle Square, Abuja, attracted over 5,000 participants, including delegates from 16 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. The conference focused on the theme, “Reforms, Resilience, and Results.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, officially declared the conference open and directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to deepen digitalised work processes, stressing the need to eliminate manual and opaque governance systems.
As the conference’s highest-tier partner, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation played a major role in shaping discussions at the event through keynote presentations, strategic panel sessions, an alumni-led roundtable, and a reform-focused exhibition.
Chairman of the Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, while delivering the opening keynote titled “Public-Private Collaboration for Service Delivery and Innovation,” emphasised that meaningful reform goes beyond concessions, privatisation, or infrastructure projects.
According to him, genuine reform must focus on building institutions and systems that deliver results for citizens.
“The true measure of whether government is working or not is whether a passport is issued on time, roads are completed on schedule, hospitals function, pensions are paid without distress, and businesses can be registered without bureaucracy,” he stated.
He further challenged private sector leaders to work more closely with government institutions, noting that no government can achieve national development goals alone.
A major highlight of the Foundation’s participation was the alumni-led roundtable titled “Navigating Public Sector Reform,” which brought together alumni of the AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), heads of MDAs, and private sector stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening institutional reforms.
Executive Vice Chair of the Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, said the Foundation remains committed to equipping public sector leaders with the tools, networks, and capabilities required to deliver impactful governance outcomes.
She noted that the Foundation’s continued partnership with the Federal Civil Service aligns with its broader mission of strengthening public institutions through financing, strategic advisory support, and capacity-building initiatives.
The Foundation’s engagement at ICSC 2026 builds on its ongoing collaboration with the Federal Civil Service, particularly through programmes such as the AIG Public Leaders Programme, the AIG Scholarships and Fellowship Programme, and support for the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25).
