AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation Returns as Diamond Partner for 2026 Civil Service Conference

By Iyojo Ameh

The AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation has returned as Diamond Partner for the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC), reinforcing its commitment to public sector reforms and institutional development in Nigeria.

The conference, convened by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, was held from May 20 to 21 at Eagle Square in Abuja under the theme, “Reforms, Resilience, and Results.

The event attracted more than 5,000 participants, including delegates from 16 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and North America.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared the conference open through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, directing Ministries, Departments and Agencies to deepen digitalised work processes and move away from manual systems in governance.

As the conference’s highest-level partner, the AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation contributed to the event through keynote presentations, strategic panel discussions, reform exhibitions and an alumni-led roundtable focused on public sector transformation.

Chairman of the Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, delivered the opening keynote address titled “Public-Private Collaboration for Service Delivery and Innovation,” where he challenged leaders in both the public and private sectors to pursue reforms that produce measurable outcomes for citizens.

According to him, the real test of governance lies in effective service delivery, including timely issuance of passports, completion of infrastructure projects, efficient healthcare systems and seamless business registration processes.

“The most successful nations are those where government and business work together, not against each other, as no government can do it alone,” he said.

A major highlight of the Foundation’s participation was an alumni-led roundtable session titled “Navigating Public Sector Reform,” which brought together alumni of the AIG Public Leaders Programme, heads of MDAs and private sector stakeholders to discuss strategies for implementing sustainable reforms.

Executive Vice Chair of the Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, said the Civil Service remains critical to national development and stressed the need to equip public sector leaders with the tools and networks required to deliver results.

She said the Foundation’s continued partnership with the Federal Civil Service reflects its long-term commitment to strengthening governance institutions through financing, strategic support and capacity-building initiatives.

The Foundation’s involvement in the conference builds on its ongoing collaboration with the Federal Government 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.