Message from The Chairman Advisory Board

Message from The Chairman Advisory Board

Welcome to the Centre for Public Sector Governance (CPSG), a pioneering initiative under the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN). At CPSG, we are committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and sound governance practices within Nigeria’s public sector and across Africa.

The mission of CPSG is one that I personally hold dear, as it aligns with my longstanding dedication to improving governance and leadership across both public and private sectors. I am particularly excited about the Centre’s potential to enhance governance within the public sector; by working closely with government owned portfolio companies, policy and regulatory bodies and institutions to drive meaningful impact.

In today’s landscape, where effective governance is more critical than ever, CPSG stands as a beacon to facilitate integrity and accountability. Our unique value proposition lies in our commitment to providing tailored support to identified government institutions, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and frameworks necessary to navigate the complexities of public service delivery.

At CPSG, we deeply understand the challenges that regulatory bodies face in maintaining compliance, enforcing regulations, and fostering public trust. Leveraging our expertise, we offer strategic guidance, training, and practical resources designed to empower these institutions to fulfill their statutory roles effectively.

Our mission goes beyond compliance. We are committed to driving systemic change that strengthens governance across sectors and enhances the efficiency and responsiveness of public owned businesses and institutions. Through collaborative partnerships, innovative solutions, and a shared dedication to excellence, we aim to create a public sector that is not only accountable but also responsive to the needs of the nation.

As we embark on rolling out initiatives aligned with CPSG’s objectives, we look forward to engaging with relevant stakeholders to conduct needs assessment for targeted research. Together, through strategic partnerships, we can shape a future where governance is a catalyst for sustainable development, equity and national prosperity.

Thank you for your interest in CPSG, and we invite you to join us in this important mission.

Yours sincerely,

 Dr Ernest Ndukwe, OFR

Chairman, Advisory Board

Centre for Public Sector Governance

Zainab Ibrahim-Louisy

Head strategy & Transformation, National Credit Guarantee Company

We are pleased to introduce Zainab Ibrahim-Louisy, a seasoned finance and strategy leader with extensive experience spanning public finance, investment management, development finance, and sustainable investing.

She currently serves as Head, Strategy & Transformation at the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), where she provides strategic leadership across enterprise transformation, performance management, institutional development, and strategic partnerships aligned with national economic priorities.

Zainab has held impactful roles at the Office of the Minister of State for Finance, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), and NIRSAL Plc, contributing to investment mobilisation, portfolio optimisation, blended finance, ESG integration, and governance compliance.

Her earlier experience in the private sector, including roles at FBNQuest Merchant Bank and Kakawa Discount House, further strengthens her perspective across finance, investment, and institutional strategy.

A Certified PRINCE2 Project Manager and ESG & Impact Investing Expert, Zainab brings together strategic insight, analytical rigour, and a strong results-oriented approach.

 

Gwa Tobbie Mohammed

Director, Commission Secretariat, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Mr. Gwa Tobbie Mohammed is a Director, Commmision Secretariat with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), where he has served since 2004.

A lawyer by training, he graduated from the University of Jos in 1990, was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991, and obtained a Master of Laws degree in 2019. He is also a Certified Regulation Specialist, accredited by the Institute of Public-Private Partnership, Washington DC.

Before joining the Commission, Mr. Mohammed built extensive litigation experience and also worked as Legal Officer at Benue Cement Company, PLC, Gboko, where he was responsible for corporate compliance, community relations, and litigation.

In October 2020, the Governing Board of the Commission appointed him as Commission Secretary. He also served as a member of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja, from July 2021 to May 2026.

Over the years, Mr. Mohammed has represented Nigeria as a subject-matter expert and country representative at various international fora, bringing valuable regulatory and institutional experience to the public sector governance space.

Mohammed Kadir Segun

Assistant Director, Technical Intelligence, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)

Mohammed Kadir Segun is a public servant and currently an Assistant Director, Intelligence (Technical Intelligence) with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Mohammed joined the NDLEA in 2001, and was commissioned the same year. He has served in various NDLEA Commands as a Narcotics Investigator and also served as an instructor at the Agency’s academy, Jos.

In 2014, he was selected as a member of Core-Team, a team constituted to ‘research, analyze and propose specifications for change to enable the NDLEA moved from a predominantly reactive to a proactive intelligence-led agency, a UN funded project NGAV 16 ‘Response to drug and related organized crime in Nigeria.

His contributions to the NDLEA’s strategic initiatives include the NDLEA Blueprint (2015), a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing the agency’s operational efficiency; the NDLEA National Threat Assessment (2017), a critical analysis of emerging drug threats and their implications to national security; the NDLEA Strategic Plan (2021-2025), a forward-looking strategy to guide the agency’s activities over the next five years; and Transnational Organise Crime (2027-2031), as a member of the National Working Group on Transnational Organise Crime in Nigeria.

Prof. Taiwo Afolabi

Founder and CEO, Emissary Group (EG)

Meet our keynote speaker, Prof. Taiwo Afolabi, PhD, C.Dir, ASC, FRSA, MRSC

An award-winning researcher, educator, entrepreneur, and Chartered Director, Prof. Taiwo Afolabi brings a wealth of global experience in board governance, executive leadership, strategic advising, and organisational development.

With professional experience spanning 35 countries across six continents, he has provided strategic leadership across higher education, creative technology, culture, and entertainment.

As Founder and CEO of Emissary Group, and through several international board appointments and leadership roles, Prof. Afolabi has contributed to strategic planning, governance, organisational transformation, leadership transitions, and sustainable growth.

He is a Canada Research Chair in Socially Engaged Theatre, a 3M National Teaching Fellow, and holds a PhD in Applied Theatre, alongside professional qualifications in board governance and business leadership.

The Honourable Kelechi (Kaycee) Madu, KC, ECA

Managing Lawyer, Kaycee Madu, KC Law firm

Former Deputy Premier, Attorney General, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta, Kaycee Madu brings extensive experience in public leadership, governance, policy development, and board appointments.

Representing Edmonton-South West in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 2019 to 2023, he served across several key ministerial portfolios and multiple Cabinet Policy Committees, providing strategic oversight on issues spanning justice, public safety, labour, immigration, skilled trades, and municipal affairs.

As a Cabinet Minister, Madu was also responsible for making appointments to provincial boards, agencies, and quasi-judicial bodies, giving him first-hand experience of the importance of effective leadership and sound appointment processes in public institutions.

Kaycee Madu made history as Canada’s first Black Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, and its first Black Deputy Premier.

He is currently the Managing Lawyer of Kaycee Madu KC Law Firm, a full-service law firm in downtown Edmonton.

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