The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Podcast
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a public-sector focused philanthropic organization founded by Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede to improve the lives of Africans through transformed public service delivery and better access to quality primary healthcare, starting with Nigeria. This podcast series dives deep into critical issues around public sector development and access to quality primary healthcare, featuring insightful conversations and inspiring stories with policy experts, change-makers, and passionate individuals making a difference in the African public sector.
Episodes
A Life of Service: A Legacy Conversation with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
What can six decades of leadership teach us about building institutions that last? In this special podcast episode, our Chairman reflects on his journey across business, public service, philanthropy and leadership development, sharing lessons on institution-building, public-sector reform and developing leaders. He also shares his vision for Africa and the role of strong public institutions in shap
Building Institutions That Can Sustainably Finance Reform
Reforms can lose momentum when external funding ends, making sustainable financing essential to lasting change. In this episode, “Building Institutions That Can Sustainably Finance Reform,” Dr Fatima Kere-Ahmed moderates a conversation with Dr Kole Shettima and Jane Egerton-Idehen on how institutions can finance reform for the long term.They explore why some reforms attract funding more easily tha
From Evidence to Action: How Research Actually Moves Through Government
Many fully researched reports sit in government drawers, never informing policy decisions. The challenge is rarely a lack of evidence. More often, it is understanding how evidence moves through the realities of government to improve the lives of citizens. In our latest podcast episode, "From Evidence to Action: How Research Actually Moves Through Government,” we explore why some research informs
The 'Cold Shower' Effect: Overcoming Institutional Barriers to Change
In our latest podcast episode, "The 'Cold Shower' Effect: Overcoming Institutional Barriers to Change," our Director of Programmes, Chioma Njoku, speaks with Ayodele Ajayi, a Cohort 3 alumnus of the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Leaders Programme about what it truly takes to turn training into lasting reform.Using his own reform project as a case study, Ayodele takes us inside the struct
Agenda 2063: Moving from Blueprint to Reality: What will it Take?
Agenda 2063 lays out a bold vision for “The Africa We Want,” but the key question is: are we making real progress on this vision? In commemoration of this year’s Africa Day, we hosted a special podcast episode, “Agenda 2063: Moving from Blueprint to Reality, What Will it Take?” In this episode, our Director of Programmes, Chioma Njoku, speaks with three of our alumni from Nigeria, Uganda, and Ken
The Reformer's Skills Audit
Policy failure is often attributed to weak implementation capacity, but the reality is more nuanced. The same reform can succeed in one institution and stall in another, raising an important question: why is execution capacity so uneven? In our latest podcast episode, “The Reformer’s Skills Audit,” our Executive Vice Chair, Mrs Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, sits down with Mrs Funke Adepoju, Director-Gene
Why Leadership Training in Africa Isn't Producing Reformers
In our latest podcast episode, “Why Leadership Training in Africa Isn’t Producing Reformers,” we explore an important question: why do many leadership programmes struggle to translate into real change within public institutions?The discussion touches on the challenges leaders face in practice, from navigating bureaucracy and political pushback to adapting strategies within complex systems. It high
Community Health Workers and the Future of Care
In our latest podcast episode, “Community Health Workers and the Future of Care,” we discuss the role of the often unseen frontline workers of Nigeria’s primary healthcare system: community health workers. Moderated by our Executive Vice Chair, Mrs Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, this episode examines why community health workers are critical to delivering quality, equitable healthcare, especially in rura
A Year-End Journey with the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation
In our year-end podcast special, our Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CFR, and Executive Vice Chair, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, reflect on five years of the Foundation’s work, the impact achieved, and the vision ahead. The discussion, moderated by Patrick Okigbo III, Founder/Principal Partner at Nextier, revisits key milestones, lessons learned, and strategies for deepening impact and expanding reach
Who Really Changes Government?
Our latest podcast episode, “Who Really Changes Government?”, dives into what it truly takes to achieve meaningful reform in the public sector.Members of our alumni community, including Akintayo Ayodele-Bamisaye, Stakeholder Manager, Business Enterprise at Galaxy Backbone; Idowu Bakare, Deputy Director of Administration at the National Assembly; Rashidat Umar, Deputy Director and Head, Education a
Shaping Tomorrow’s Policies: The Power of Public-Private Partnership
In our latest podcast episode “Shaping Tomorrow’s Policies: The Power of Public-Private Partnership," we discussed how government and business can co-create policies. Our guests, Professor Franklin Ngwu, Director of the Lagos Business School Public Sector Initiative and Mr Umar Hassan Hadejia, Senior Manager at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Director, shed ligh
CSR and PPPs: A Powerful Partnership for Nigeria
In our latest podcast episode, “CSR and PPPs: A Powerful Partnership for Nigeria,” we explored how public-private partnerships can make Corporate Social Responsibility more effective in Nigeria. Our guests, Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Nigeria Foundation and Kelvin Uwaibi, Former Founding Managing Director of the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), shared inspiring insights o
Mobilising Community Participation: What Works in Primary Healthcare Centres
In our latest podcast episode, “Mobilising Community Participation: What Works in Primary Healthcare Centres,” we explored how community engagement strengthens primary healthcare delivery and drives lasting health reforms across Nigeria. Our discussion highlights successful approaches, challenges, and the key strategies that drive impactful change in primary healthcare centres.Join us as we uncove
The Power of Data: How Metrics Drive Reform
In our latest podcast episode, "The Power of Data: How Metrics Drive Reform (Preview of the Performance Index Methodology)" we discussed the role that data plays in public sector governance.Listen to the inspiring insights shared by our guests, Dr. Adedeji Adeniran, Director of Research, Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), Abuja; Mr Waziri Adio, founder, Agora Policy and Profes
Inside the AIG Public Leaders Programme: Training Africa's Change-Makers
The impact of the AIG Public Leaders Programme is far reaching. In this episode of our podcast, Inside the AIG Public Leaders Programme: Training Africa’s Change-Makers, we take you through AIG Public Leaders programme through the eyes of the top three participants from the fourth class of the programme.Our guests, Dr Akanimo Usoro, Technical Assistant to the Deputy Governor, Corporate Services,
Lessons from the Frontlines
Sexual harassment remains a critical issue for many young people in Nigeria, especially in public service. In this episode of our podcast, Lessons from the Frontline, we discuss these challenges and delve into the triumphs of public sector reforms in addressing these challenges across institutions and the society.Join our guests, AIG PLP alumnus, Abraham Ayodeji Oludolapo, Assistant Director at th
The Year in Review: Progress, Partnerships, and Possibilities
Looking back on 2024, The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Podcast reflects on a year of impact, challenges, and opportunities. In this special episode, we are joined by key leaders of the Foundation—Mrs. Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede (Executive Vice-Chair), Chioma Njoku (Director of Programmes), Bukky Akinsemoyin (Director of Partnerships & Funding), and Dr. Nonye Egekwu (Director of Health Philanthropy)—fo
Building Bridges: Infrastructural Hindrances to Digital Transformation
What’s holding back the public sector from going fully digital? In our latest podcast episode, we explore the hurdles of building resilient digital infrastructure for modern
governance and uncover actionable strategies to overcome these barriers. Our guests, Dr. Nasir Shinkafi, Group Head of Technical Services at Galaxy Backbone, and Dr. Magdalene Ajani, a visionary Permanent Secretary with extens
Public Service Reforms: Navigating Conflicting Agendas
In our latest podcast episode, “Public Service Reforms: Navigating Conflicting Agendas", Professor Jide Balogun, lead researcher on our public sector reforms research study and Mrs Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, MFR former Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service engage in a robust discussion on theory vs practice, exploring the challenges that arise implementing public sector reform
Innovative Approaches to Healthcare Funding in Nigeria
Exploring innovative ways to healthcare financing in Nigeria is critical to improving the quality of primary healthcare. Through necessary funding primary healthcare
centres can meet operational demands that foster improved services for patients. In this episode, we examined the limitations of the existing healthcare funding systems in Nigeria and explored innovative funding models that can improv
Building Leaders, Shaping Futures: Alumni Insights on Public Sector Transformation
Our mission to cultivate a new generation of public sector leaders in Africa is central to our capacity building programmes. By fostering a critical mass of capable leaders, we aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and accountable public sector that serves the needs of all Africans.
In this episode, we explored the inspiring journeys of our alumni, highlighting their reform initiatives, t
Reshaping Public Institutions: Digital Transformation of Service Delivery
In this episode of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation podcast, we dive deep into the world of digital transformation and its potential to revolutionize public service delivery across Africa. Join our hosts, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, as they sit down with Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy. Together, they explore N
Improving Healthcare Access in Nigeria: Can Public-Private Partnerships Bridge the Gap?
Join us on the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation podcast as we delve into the topic: Improving Healthcare Access in Nigeria: Can Public-Private Partnerships Bridge the Gap?
Hosted by our Executive Vice Chair, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, this episode features Dr. Tinuola Akinbolagbe and Dr. Ola Brown, leading experts in healthcare innovation and sustainability. Discover how the "Adopt-A-HealthCare-Facilit
Exploring Elite Bargains: A Conversation with Prof. Stefan Dercon
This episode dives into Africa's future with Professor Stefan Dercon, a renowned professor of Economic Policy. We tackle the alarming prediction that Africa could hold most of the world's poor by 2030, exploring the concept of "Elite Bargains" as a potential solution. Tune in for this insightful episode of "Exploring Elite Bargains" where our Chairman and Executive Vic
The Foundation's Work in Focus
Welcome to our first episode! In this episode, we discuss the vision behind the setup of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation. Delving into the public sector space of Africa, our founders, Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede and a member of our leadership council, Professor Enase Okonedo, discuss the current African public sector, its challenges and how the work we do at the Foundation is transforming pu
