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 rural and underserved communities. 

 Listen to our guest, Dr Nonye Egekwu, Senior Quality Advisor and Independent Evaluator, Nigeria Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (CEmONC) Programme, as she explores the realities of frontline care, systemic gaps, and what Nigeria can learn from successful African models to better support these essential workers. 

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 in 2026.

A conversation about progress, partnerships, and the power of sustained reform, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how targeted investment in public institutions drives meaningful change.

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 and Engagement Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development; and Chioma Nzewi, Assistant Director at the South-East Development Commission, share candid insights on how public servants are transforming government through leadership, persistence, and collaboration.

Tune in to discover why real transformation in government is not one-sided but a collective effort driven by committed public sector leaders.

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 light on how inclusive policymaking delivers better outcomes for citizens.

This episode, hosted by our Director of Funding & Partnerships, Bukky Akinsemoyin, is a must listen for anyone interested in how cross-sector collaboration drives impactful policy change, unlocks innovation, and build resilient communities for the future.

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 on how private and public sector partnerships can move CSRs from from reactive charity to strategic nation-building tools.  

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 uncover inspiring insights from our distinguished guests: Dr. Biobele Davidson, Strengthening Health Systems Lead at BudgIT Nigeria, and AIG PLP alumnus Dr. Oluwaseun Oladeinde, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics for Lagos State Health District 5, as well as Medical Officer of Health for Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos State.

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 Professor Isaac Obasi, Research Consultant, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation.

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, Central Bank of Nigeria; Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency; and Fatima Ali, Consultant Psychiatrist, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Maiduguri, discuss their experiences and impact of their reform projects.

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 the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Adeola Potts-Johnson, Programme Lead, Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) for an insightful session.

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)—for an insightful conversation on the Foundation’s journey.

In this episode they discuss:

Major achievements in public sector transformation and healthcare philanthropy
Lessons learned and challenges overcome in 2024
The power of partnerships in driving meaningful change
Bold goals and emerging trends for 2025

Join us as we reflect on the strides made and the path ahead!