The Centre for Public Sector Governance (CPSG), Nigeria’s leading institution dedicated to advancing accountability, transparency, and ethical practices in public administration, will host its maiden virtual symposium on October 23, 2025.
Themed “Reimagining Public Sector Boards: Global Insights for Africa’s Transformation,” the event will bring together distinguished leaders from government, academia, and the private sector to explore new models of governance capable of driving Africa’s institutional renewal.
The symposium follows the Centre’s successful inaugural conference in Abuja last year, which focused on “Strengthening Leadership and Ethics for Public Sector Institutions.” According to CPSG, the October dialogue marks a critical next step in sustaining reform-oriented conversations and positioning Africa’s public institutions as engines of inclusive growth.
The event will feature some of Africa’s most respected governance voices. Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, OFR, Chairman of CPSG’s Advisory Board, former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and current Chairman of MTN Nigeria, will chair the symposium. Delivering the keynote address is Dr. Femi Ogunrinde, DHA, C.Dir, ASC, FACHDM, a governance architect with over 30 years of leadership experience across Canada and Africa. Mr. Odein Ajumogobia, SAN, OFR, former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, lawyer, academic leader, and governance scholar, will serve as Guest Speaker, while Professor Bongo Adi of Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, will moderate the discussion.
Highlighting the importance of the symposium, CPSG noted:
“Governance reforms are only as strong as the boards that guide them. Through this symposium, CPSG is creating a global knowledge exchange that connects Nigeria and Africa with best practices worldwide.”
Echoing this vision, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, OFR, stressed: “The future of Africa depends on the strength and integrity of its public institutions. Boards must become engines of innovation, accountability, and sustainable growth. This symposium is an important step in equipping our leaders with the insights needed to achieve that vision.”
Designed as a fully virtual event, the symposium will open access to participants from Nigeria, Africa, and the global governance community. CPSG encourages policymakers, regulators, academics, governance professionals, and private sector stakeholders to register early at [https://luma.com/bq63c5qu](https://luma.com/bq63c5qu) to secure participation.
Through initiatives like this, CPSG continues to affirm its mission of promoting accountability, transparency, and ethical governance in state-owned enterprises and public sector institutions—restoring trust and shaping Africa’s governance future.