{"id":121616,"date":"2025-08-25T18:15:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=121616"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:15:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:15:56","slug":"foundation-partners-fg-private-sector-on-policy-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/foundation-partners-fg-private-sector-on-policy-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Partners FG, Private Sector on Policy Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By \u200eDaniel Adaji<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eThe Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has partnered with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) to boost policy skills among senior civil servants.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eThe collaboration was unveiled in Abuja at the launch of the second edition of the Federal Civil Service Directors\u2019 Training Programme.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eThe Foundation disclosed this in a statement on Monday.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eDelivered by Pan-Atlantic University, the programme is designed to equip Federal Civil Service Directors with advanced skills to lead a more effective and citizen-centred government. Unlike the 2024 edition which focused on project management, communication, and leadership, this year\u2019s training zeroes in on effective policy writing and review.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eSpeaking at the ceremony, Director of Programmes at the Foundation, Chioma Njoku, described directors as central to the nation\u2019s policy process.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e\u201cDirectors are the architects of policy within the Civil Service. When they have the tools to develop clear, evidence-based, and people-focused policies, the results are seen in better governance, more efficient service delivery, and tangible improvements in citizens\u2019 lives. This programme is an investment in Nigeria\u2019s future,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eThe programme will combine practical techniques in policy drafting and review with real-world case studies. Organisers noted that stronger policy skills can translate into transformative outcomes, such as streamlined regulations that boost businesses and health policies that ensure essential supplies reach clinics on time.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eVice Chairperson of OPTS HR Subcommittee, Mrs. Eluemuno Olumagin, emphasised the role of the Civil Service in national prosperity.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e\u201cA strong and efficient Civil Service is the foundation for a stable and prosperous Nigeria. For us in the private sector, this isn\u2019t just a government matter; it directly affects the environment in which we operate, invest, and create jobs.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e\u201cBy funding and partnering on this programme, we are investing in capable public leaders whose strategic decisions can unlock growth, foster stability, and improve life for millions of Nigerians,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eThe Foundation explained that the initiative is aimed at closing the gap between government intentions and citizens\u2019 realities, while building a Civil Service that is more accountable, responsive, and results-driven.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By \u200eDaniel Adaji \u200e \u200eThe Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has partnered with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS)&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":121617,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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