The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation marked the fifth anniversary of the Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Memorial Endowment Fund during the 2026 Civil Service Week in Abuja, an event that celebrated exceptional civil servants for their outstanding contributions to public service.
The Endowment Fund was established in 2022 in memory of the late Pastor Emily Aig-Imoukhuede. The award honours a life defined by service, integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of others. Through the Fund, the Foundation recognises public servants whose dedication, professionalism and impact continue to strengthen public service delivery across Nigeria.
This year’s honourees were recognised across two award categories: the Presidential Civil Service Merit Award and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation EPIC Award, both of which celebrate public servants who exemplify excellence, accountability, professionalism and service.
Among this year’s recipients was Anthony Okechukwu Ogwo, an alumnus of the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Leaders Programme (PLP) Cohort 5. His recognition reflects the Foundation’s broader commitment to developing the capacity of public servants to deliver exceptional leadership across the public service.
Speaking at the Civil Service Week Awards event, Chioma Njoku, Director of Programmes at the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, said the Endowment Fund reflects the Foundation’s belief that recognising excellence plays a vital role in strengthening public institutions.
“Public servants play a vital role in shaping the quality of governance and improving outcomes for citizens,” Njoku said. “Through the Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Memorial Endowment Fund, we celebrate individuals whose commitment to excellence, integrity and service sets a standard for others and reinforces the values that underpin an effective and citizen-centred public service.”
Marking the Fund’s fifth anniversary, Njoku added that the Foundation remains committed to supporting initiatives that encourage professionalism, recognise excellence, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Nigeria’s public service.
Since its inception, the Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Memorial Endowment Fund has awarded more than ₦60 million to civil servants across over 50 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, in recognition of outstanding service and contributions to public sector excellence.
The Endowment Fund is one of several initiatives through which the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation supports the development of high-performing public sector leaders and institutions in Nigeria.
