Shows
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastThe Power of Data: How Metrics Drive ReformIn 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. 2025-05-0156 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastInside the AIG Public Leaders Programme: Training Africa's Change-MakersThe 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.2025-04-051h 01
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastLessons from the FrontlinesSexual 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.2025-03-0137 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastThe Year in Review: Progress, Partnerships, and PossibilitiesLooking 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 philanthropyLessons learned and challenges overcome in 2024The power of partnerships in driving meaningful changeBold goals and em...2025-01-1629 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastBuilding Bridges: Infrastructural Hindrances to Digital TransformationWhat’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 extensive experience leading digital transformations, delve into the challenges and opportunities of modernising government services.
Join us for an engaging discussion on addressing the infrastructural needs for public sector digitalisation, bridging the infrastructural gap, and ensuring seamless interoperability of dig...2024-12-021h 04
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastPublic Service Reforms: Navigating Conflicting AgendasIn 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 reforms and strategies for overcoming them.2024-11-0158 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastInnovative Approaches to Healthcare Funding in NigeriaExploring 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 improve healthcare access and affordability in Nigeria.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Mrs Fola Laoye, CEO and Co-founder of Iwosan Health Limited on “Innovative Approaches to Healthcare Funding in Nigeria.” This episode hosted by our Director of Health Philanthropy; Dr Nonye Egekwu is a...2024-10-0240 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastBuilding 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, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the positive impacts they’ve made on their MDAs, the wider public service, and the citizens they serve. Our aim is to inspire current and future public serv...2024-08-3047 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastReshaping Public Institutions: Digital Transformation of Service DeliveryIn 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 Nigeria's journey from digitization to full-scale digital transformation, the impact of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and the steps needed to make this vision a reality. Tune in to learn how these advancements can empower citizens and transform the efficiency of public institutions across the...2024-07-3145 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastImproving 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-Facility-Programme" (ADHFP) leverages public-private partnerships to improve healthcare access and quality in underserved Nigerian communities. Explore the challenges, successes, and sustainable strategies that make ADHFP a beacon of hope for the future of healthcare in Africa. Don't miss this insightful conversation on...2024-06-2948 min
Building The Future Podcast#78, Mark Straub - On Digital Identity as a Fundamental Driver of Economic GrowthThis season of Building the Future was made possible by MoniepointMy guest today is Mark Straub, founder & CEO of Smile ID. Smile ID is building identity verification infrastructure for businesses in Africa.Mark and I were connected by a mutual friend, but I’ve always been fascinated by his transition from being a venture investor to becoming a startup founder — especially considering that I made the transition in the other direction.With Smile ID, Mark is building an important layer of trust for digital transactions across the continent. The company raise...2024-06-1254 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastExploring 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 Vice-Chair discuss with Professor Dercon how these bargains can shape Africa's path to prosperity. 2024-05-2747 min
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation PodcastThe 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 public service delivery.
We hope that you find this insightful and it inspires you to be a part of the change that the continent needs.2024-04-0347 min
Podcasts : Daily NewsAccess Holdings reappoints Aig-Imoukhuede as chairman after 10 years2024-03-1501 min
The FlipIn Conversation with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (Coronation Capital, Access Bank)Today's guest is Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Coronation Capital and former Group MD and CEO of Access Bank. Aigboje is one of the most successful and esteemed businesspeople on the continent. In 2002, he led the acquisition of Access Bank, which under his 11-year leadership grew into the largest bank in Nigeria and one of the largest in Africa.This wide-ranging discussion with the Chairman took place during the 2023 UN General Assembly in New York at an event hosted by the early-stage VC fund Microtraction, in which we were joined i...2024-01-2647 min
Unlocking AfricaCan Nigeria Become a Global Superpower in the Next 20 Years? Nation Building in Nigeria with Andrew NevinEpisode #54 with Andrew Nevin, who has vast experience as an entrepreneur, private equity investor, economist, and strategy consultant.Andrew Nevin is widely recognised and regarded as a nation builder and public intellectual in Nigeria, playing a number of key roles to advance Nigeria’s economy and society, including: - Advisory Partner and Chief Economist at PwC Nigeria; as Chief Economist, he is one of Nigeria's leading voices in unlocking the enormous potential of Nigeria's young people- Co-creator of the Self-Organising Naija concept (www.selforganisingnaija.org) - Founding Governor of the Financial Centre for S...2023-01-231h 12
WorthReadingPodcastLeaving the Tarmac - Review of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede's bestsellerNothing beats getting a glimpse of the behind the scenes of a formidable brand you love. It is like tasting fine wine and accurately predicting its core ingredients. That is what it feels like reading 'Leaving the Tarmac: Buying a bank in Africa' and learning about the events that led to the making of Access Bank Plc.On this episode, Tobi & Seyi share their thoughts, excitement and nuggets from Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede’s account of building one of the leading banks in Africa. Faced with daunting challenges and odds, Aig’s audacity and resilience as evident in this book...2022-09-1949 min
NESG RadioUrgency And Audacity Of Public Sector ReformsDue to the Public Sector’s role in executing plans, policies, and programmes of the government, there is a need for public accountability and trust between the public sector and the citizens whose lives and livelihoods are impacted by its activities.
Civil society, the media, and the private sector, have roles and responsibilities in addition to those of the government in promoting openness and transparency in the public sector. Initiatives such as the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Sector Performance Index are taking an innovative approach to promoting accountability by measuring public sector performance while fostering citizen engagement for institutional improvement.2021-12-031h 03
NESG RadioUrgency And Audacity Of Public Sector ReformsDue to the Public Sector’s role in executing plans, policies, and programmes of the government, there is a need for public accountability and trust between the public sector and the citizens whose lives and livelihoods are impacted by its activities. Civil society, the media, and the private sector, have roles and responsibilities in addition to those of the government in promoting openness and transparency in the public sector. Initiatives such as the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Sector Performance Index are taking an innovative approach to promoting accountability by measuring public sector performance while fostering citizen engagement for institutional improvement.2021-12-031h 00
NESG RadioUrgency And Audacity Of Public Sector ReformsDue to the Public Sector’s role in executing plans, policies, and programmes of the government, there is a need for public accountability and trust between the public sector and the citizens whose lives and livelihoods are impacted by its activities. Civil society, the media, and the private sector, have roles and responsibilities in addition to those of the government in promoting openness and transparency in the public sector. Initiatives such as the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Sector Performance Index are taking an innovative approach to promoting accountability by measuring public sector performance while fostering citizen engagement for institutional improvement.2021-12-031h 00
NESG RadioUrgency And Audacity Of Public Sector ReformsDue to the Public Sector’s role in executing plans, policies, and programmes of the government, there is a need for public accountability and trust between the public sector and the citizens whose lives and livelihoods are impacted by its activities. Civil society, the media, and the private sector, have roles and responsibilities in addition to those of the government in promoting openness and transparency in the public sector. Initiatives such as the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Sector Performance Index are taking an innovative approach to promoting accountability by measuring public sector performance while fostering citizen engagement for institutional improvement.2021-12-031h 00NESG RadioUrgency And Audacity Of Public Sector ReformsDue to the Public Sector’s role in executing plans, policies, and programmes of the government, there is a need for public accountability and trust between the public sector and the citizens whose lives and livelihoods are impacted by its activities. Civil society, the media, and the private sector, have roles and responsibilities in addition to those of the government in promoting openness and transparency in the public sector. Initiatives such as the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Sector Performance Index are taking an innovative approach to promoting accountability by measuring public sector performance while fostering citizen engagement for institutional improvement.2021-12-031h 00
TRIUM ConnectsE14 - World Class Entrepreneurship in Africa: Turning Challenges into OpportunitiesMy guest this episode is Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (TRIUM Class of 2016). Aig is a world class finance and social entrepreneur. In 2002 he acquired (with his friend and colleague Herbert Wigwe) a struggling Nigerian bank for around US$10 million. After 11 years of his leadership as the CEO, the bank had a market capitalisation of around US$1.3 billion and had become one of the most important banks, not only in Nigeria, but across Africa. He tells the story of the acquisition, turnaround and rapid scaling of Access Bank in his new book, Leaving the Tarmac: Buying a Bank in Africa. In this episo...2021-08-191h 30
Value Nigeria with Ajibola4. How companies are bornIn this episode, we dive into the birthing process of most companies and draw lessons from the process it takes from idea generation to going public.
We also introduce some terms which we will hear time and time again on this podcast.
If you would like to buy the book by Aig-Imoukhuede "Leaving the Tarmac: Buying a bank in Africa", click here.
For feedback, you can reach us via valuenigeriawithajibola@yahoo.com
Thank you!2021-04-0418 min
Radio NowCivil Service Training - News ExtraCivil Service training with Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede on News Extra.2021-02-1808 min
The MarketPlace CafeThe MarketPlace Espresso Episode 6: Week Beginning 21st of JuneHey people of The MarketPlace Café, This is the recap of economy news from the week beginning 21st of June, with a major focus on the African Economy
Connect with the MarketPlace Cafe on instagram @the.marketplacecafe
Sources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/24/imf-global-economy-to-contract-with-coronavirus-recovery-slow.html
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01885-6
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53145317
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/trump-sign-order-freezing-visas-foreign-workers-through-end-year-n1231782
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/Africa-GDP-growth-projected-to-drop-below-zero-Covid-effects/2560-5580614-3ur7m6z/index.html
https://businessday.ng/business-economy/article/imf-lowers-economic-growth-projection-for-nigeria-to-5-4/
https://www.news24.com/fin24/budget/sa-economy-to-contract-to-worst-level-in-90-years-20200624
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/b...2020-06-2731 min