By Our Correspondent
In a major push to overhaul Nigeria’s struggling public service, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has launched an ambitious capacity-building programme to sharpen the skills of mid-level officers in Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) departments across federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
The programme, developed in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Central Result Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), is designed to plug critical gaps that have long crippled public sector efficiency, from poor data use to weak policy execution.
Executive Vice Chair of the Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, said the initiative is about equipping public planners with the tools to make governance truly impactful.
“We believe in a Nigeria where every citizen can feel the impact of good governance where children receive quality education, mothers access safe healthcare, and communities thrive on effective planning and delivery.
That future starts with strong public sector leaders who are able to plan, track and deliver results,” she said.
Under the scheme, participants will undergo intensive training in monitoring and evaluation, digital planning tools, research methods, and data-driven decision-making.
The curriculum is also geared towards fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability across MDAs.
The Foundation stressed that the initiative is not just about technical training, but about building a results-driven culture in the public service a shift many analysts argue is long overdue.
This programme adds to the Foundation’s growing track record in pushing public sector reform.
In recent years, it has funded targeted training in policy writing, project management, and digital skills while working with MDAs to diagnose structural weaknesses.
Founded by philanthropists Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, the Foundation is also a key player in healthcare support, with strong ties to ABC Health, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), and the Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF).
With this latest intervention, the Foundation is betting big on mid-level planners as the catalysts who can finally break the cycle of poor service delivery in Nigeria’s public sector.
