The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, led by its chairman, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, to reaffirm the Foundation’s longstanding partnership with the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).

During the visit, Aig-Imoukhuede commended the civil service for its crucial role in delivering essential public services to Nigerians .

He reflected on the collaboration between the OHCSF and the Foundation, which began with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2017, and was renewed in 2021. He reiterated the Foundation’s commitment to supporting Mrs Walson-Jack in achieving the objectives of her new mandate, continuing the legacy of public service excellence.

Walson-Jack, in her response, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Foundation’s visit and ongoing contributions to the OHCSF.

She emphasised the importance of such partnerships in enhancing the delivery of public services and welcomed the Foundation’s continued support in achieving her vision for the civil service.

Executive Vice-Chair of the Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, reinforced the Foundation’s pledge to provide strategic support at no cost to the civil service.

She highlighted the Foundation’s ability to leverage its extensive network of local and international expertise, as it had successfully done with previous civil service leadership, to ensure the realisation of key reforms and initiatives.

The Foundation also hosted a farewell dinner to celebrate the career of Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, who retired as Head of Service in August 2024. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including HRH Muhammad Sanusi II, British High Commissioner; Dr Richard Montgomery, Former Minister of Finance; Dr Shamsuddeen Usman; Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s Leadership council member; Dr Dere Awosika, and permanent secretaries.