Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Boosts Capacity in Civil Service Departments

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has completed a series of targeted capacity-building training programmes for key departments in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), aimed at enhancing service delivery and supporting the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25).

The foundation disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

The training focused on the Infrastructure Management and Information & Public Relations Departments, which play crucial roles in delivering government priorities.

The programmes were designed to address specific competency gaps and build technical expertise among civil servants.

Staff of the Infrastructure Management Department received training in project planning, budget tracking, monitoring and evaluation, digital workspace management, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) implementation. Officers in the Information and Public Relations Department were trained in media engagement, content creation, strategic communication planning, and digital outreach—key skills for managing the civil service’s public image and engaging citizens.

Speaking on the importance of the intervention, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice Chair of the Foundation, said, “Our goal is to support the development of a world-class Civil Service that delivers results for citizens. These trainings ensure that civil servants are equipped with the skills and mindset needed to drive reforms and improve public service delivery.”

Director of the Infrastructure Management Department, Arch. Joy Baderin, commended the initiative.

“The Foundation’s partnership and technical support are transformational. We expect these trainings to significantly improve staff performance, departmental efficiency, and ultimately, service delivery to Nigerians,” she said.

Participants welcomed the programme and expressed eagerness to apply their new knowledge to improve departmental performance.

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a public sector-focused philanthropic organisation established by Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede. It is committed to improving the lives of Africans by transforming public service delivery and expanding access to quality primary healthcare.

The Foundation supports reform initiatives by providing financing, consulting, and capacity-building resources to public sector entities across Nigeria.

Through partnerships and technical support, the Foundation aims to build a critical mass of public sector leaders capable of driving impactful reforms and delivering better outcomes for citizens.