Njoku Advocates for Lasting Government Reforms in Nigeria

Chioma Njoku, the Director of Programmes at the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, called for the institutionalization of government reforms to ensure policies and programs endure beyond political leadership changes. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, she emphasized that sustainable reforms should be driven by strong institutions rather than individuals.

Njoku stated that meaningful transformation in the public sector requires continuity beyond the tenure of political officeholders. She highlighted that reforms must strengthen governance and improve the lives of Nigerians, noting that major reforms could take 10 to 20 years to yield lasting results.

Njoku discussed the challenges undermining government reforms, including institutional resistance and poor communication, and stressed the importance of stakeholder engagement. She mentioned that the playbook developed for this initiative involved extensive research and consultations with various stakeholders, aiming to serve multiple sectors, including civil society and government agencies.

Njoku urged stakeholders to share experiences and hold institutions accountable for implementing government policies.