By Adedapo Adesanya
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation in partnership with the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) has trained 61 Nigerian federal civil service directors from 10 ministries in essential skills to enhance their leadership capabilities and project management expertise.
The four-week leadership and project management training programme was hosted at the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), as part of efforts to improve public service delivery in Africa.
According to a statement made available to Business Post, the event was conducted by Phillips Consulting Limited and comprised two batches, with the first graduating on July 25 and the second on July 31, 2024.
The comprehensive curriculum covered strategic leadership, project management, and business communication, equipping participants to drive positive change within their respective departments.
“It was a privilege to be selected for the inaugural cohort of this training programme,” stated Mrs Bosede Opeyemi Olaniyi, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Federal Ministry of Power and a participant in the training programme.
“When I first saw the training schedule, I was worried as it posed some conflicts with my work commitments, but the comprehensive outline quickly convinced me of its immense value. I found the project management module particularly enlightening.
“Beyond the academic content, the opportunity to connect with other Directors from across federal MDAs is invaluable. From the interactions in class, I realised that some challenges are not peculiar to my MDA, and now we’re building connections that will undoubtedly facilitate future collaborations and make things easier for everyone in the future,” she added.
On her part, Mrs Chioma Njoku, Director of Programmes at the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, expressed immense pride in the graduates, stating, “These dedicated civil servants have demonstrated exceptional commitment throughout the training.
“By investing in their leadership development, we are empowering them to become catalysts for transformation in the public sector. This training is a crucial step towards our shared goal of improving the lives of Nigerians.”
The Foundation expresses its sincere gratitude to the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) for providing the funding for the programme and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) for the training venue.
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a public sector-focused philanthropic organisation founded by Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede to improve the lives of Africans through transformed public service delivery and increased access to quality primary healthcare.
It said it remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering a high-performing public service through strategic partnerships and innovative programmes. Adding that it will continue to empower leaders to drive positive change and improve public service delivery for the betterment of all Nigerians.
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