Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede is a philanthropist, lawyer, and banker with over thirty years of experience working in the financial and not-for-profit sectors. She co-founded the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation with her husband, Aigboje, with a vision to close the gap between Africa and the rest of the world by improving the lives of Africans through transformed public service delivery and increased access to quality primary healthcare.

The Foundation achieves its objectives by supporting the reform efforts of government ministries, departments, and agencies, providing financing and private sector expertise for targeted initiatives and facilitating programmes and scholarships that build capacity in the public sector workforce.

As Executive Vice-Chair of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Ofovwe is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational execution of the Foundation’s projects and programmes. She leads a dynamic team in relentless pursuit of the Foundation’s strategic objectives.

Ofovwe’s philanthropic endeavours extend beyond the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation. She serves as the Vice-Chair of The Ovie Brume Foundation’s board, an organisation committed to providing educational programs and services to underserved Nigerian children. She is also an Advisory board member of the Oxford University Africa Society and a Trustee of The Funding Network.

A Chevening Scholar, Ofovwe’s academic achievements include an LLB from Kings College, London, an MBA from the University of Cambridge, and an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics. She is also a certified MBTI and FIRO-B practitioner and a qualified coach.