{"id":122148,"date":"2025-09-10T18:04:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T17:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=122148"},"modified":"2025-09-11T08:06:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:06:23","slug":"foundation-fg-partner-to-strengthen-public-planning-service-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/foundation-fg-partner-to-strengthen-public-planning-service-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation, FG Partner to Strengthen Public Planning, Service Delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Daniel Adaji<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has partnered with the Federal Government to launch a capacity building programme aimed at strengthening public planning and improving service delivery across Nigeria.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe training targets mid-level staff in Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) departments of federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eAnnouncing the initiative on Thursday, the Foundation said the programme was developed in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Central Result Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU).<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eIt is designed to close existing gaps in planning and tackle long-standing institutional weaknesses that have slowed the effectiveness of public service delivery.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe organisers explained that better planning translates into tangible improvements for citizens \u2014 from stocked health centres and functioning schools to safer communities and reliable infrastructure. The training will focus on equipping PRS staff, who play a central role in policy and planning, with the tools, confidence, and insights needed to drive transformational change.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eOfovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice Chair of the Foundation, stressed the importance of building capable public planners.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200e\u201cWe believe in a Nigeria where every citizen can feel the impact of good governance, where children receive quality education, mothers have access to safe healthcare, and communities benefit from thoughtful planning and delivery. That future starts with strong public sector leaders who are equipped to plan, track and deliver results. This training is about empowering those leaders,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eParticipants will be trained in strategic planning, research, monitoring and evaluation, and data analysis, with emphasis on leveraging digital tools for smarter planning. The programme also aims to instil a results-driven mindset that promotes innovation, collaboration, and data-based decision-making for real outcomes.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThis intervention builds on the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation\u2019s track record in supporting public sector reforms. 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