Innov8 Hub was honoured to host a delegation from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. This visit was led by the Permanent Secretary of Special Duties, Dr. Magdalene N. Ajani. This exciting visit centered on building a strong partnership to cultivate a culture of innovation within Nigeria’s civil service.

A Shared Vision for Progress

The OHCSF has a commendable track record of promoting innovation through their ongoing initiative, a Civil Service Innovation Competition. This competition, currently in its fourth edition, has successfully generated over 13 innovative ideas with each iteration. However, the delegates acknowledged the potential for these ideas to become stale without proper technical and business support. To bridge this gap, they expressed their desire to collaborate with reputable hubs like Innov8 Hub to transform these ideas into Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and beyond, ensuring their lasting impact.

The meeting began with introductions from both parties. The Innov8 team, led by the Managing Director and Deputy General Manager, warmly welcomed the delegation. Dr. Ajani then introduced the team from the Office of the Head of Service.

Civil Service Meets Innovation

Following introductions, the agenda shifted to a comprehensive tour of Innov8 Hub. The delegates were thrilled to explore the facilities, meet with resident technical experts, and gain firsthand experience with Innov8 Hub’s expertise, equipment, and resources.

Upon returning from the tour, the delegates and the Innov8 team reconvened for a roundtable discussion. The Head of Venture Programs delivered a presentation that provided an in-depth overview of Innov8 Hub. The presentation highlighted the hub’s progress since its inception, its core programs and activities, and the many milestones it has achieved.

An engaging Q&A session followed the presentation, fostering an interactive conversation centered on the most effective strategies for collaboration and partnership between the Office of the Head of Civil Service and Innov8 Hub. This discussion paved the way for a promising future collaboration that will undoubtedly propel innovation within Nigeria’s civil service and beyond.