All Honourable Commissioners,
Ministry for Local Government,
All Executive Chairmen,
Local Government Service Commission,
All Executive Chairmen,
Local Government Councils in Nigeria,
All Presidents/Chairmen/Secretaries,
NULGE/NUT/MHWU.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Find below the schedule of local government training seminars and workshops organised in collaboration with Atison Associates, for the benefit of all local government executives, legislators and employees.
Centre for Local Government Development and Research is a research and advocacy group working on issues affecting the development and underdevelopment of local Government system in Nigeria. We focus on governance issues and government policies as it affects the rural economy and active rural poor.
The State Ministry for Local Government, Bureau for Local Government and Local Government Service Commission as well as the Executive Chairmen of Local government Councils are required to sponsor the relevant officers to the seminars/workshops
as scheduled below:
- INTERNAL REVENUE GENERATION (IGR) FOR STATES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT
Fee: N105,000
COURSE CONTENT
– Revenue Generation – An Overview – Revenue Management – Promotion of Investment Opportunities in Rural Areas
– Community Resources Identification – Mobilization for Rural Development – Setting up and Managing Cooperatives
– Transparency and Accountability in Management of Public Funds
TARGET AUDIENCE
Officers of States Internal Revenue Service. Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Secretaries, Councillors, Supervisory Councillors, DLGs, LG Treasurers, Accountants and Auditors, Admin Officers, Budget Officers, Revenue Officers, Cashiers and others who perform related functions in the public office
VENUES AND DATES
Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 9-12 Dec 2025; Green Mind Hotel, Utako Market, Abuja – 26-30 Jan. 2026; Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 3-6 Feb. 2026; UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 11-15 May 2026 ; Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 19-22 May 2026; Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 1-5 June, 2026 ; Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 8-12 June 2026; Modotel Hotel, CBN Enugu-23-27 Jun 2026.
02 CHALLENGES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA
Fee: N80,000
COURSE CONTENT
- Current Challenges in the Management of Basic Education in Nigeria 2. Provision and Management of Facilities for Basic Education 3.Quality Assurance and Child Friendly Strategies for Improving Public School Effectiveness and Teacher Performance 4.Monitoring and Evaluation of Statutory Basic Education Records
TARGET AUDIENCE
Officers Ministry of Education, SUBEB, LGEAs, including Inspectorate office and Zonal Officers, as well as Supervisors of Primary Schools. Officials of NUT in the States and LGEAs.
VENUES AND DATES
Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 9-12 Dec 2025 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 26-30 Jan. 2026
Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 3-6 Feb. 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna-APR.26-30,2026
Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu-JUN. 16-19,2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan-JUL. 21-24,2026
Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-AUG. 26-29, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja-SEP. 23-26, 2026
Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – OCT. 24-27, 2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – DEC. 1-4, 2026.
03 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Fee: N95, 000
COURSE CONTENT
1.Objectives of Contract Administration 2.Due Process of Contract Management/Administration in the Local Government 3.Legal Issues in Contract Administration and What Need to be Measured 4.Maintaining Schedules and Contract Changes 5.Issues in Contract Performance: Claims and Disputes 6.Close Out Procedures and Post Contract Review Meeting.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Secretaries, Councillors, Supervisory, Councillors, DLGs, LG Treasurers, Accountants and Auditors, Admin Officers, Budget Officers, Cashiers and others who perform related functions in the public office.
DATES AND VENUES
Goshen Hotel, Lokoja – 17-20 Nov, 2025; Modotel Hotel by CBN Enugu-1-4 Dec.2025;
Green Mind Hotel, Utako Market, Abuja – 26-30 Jan. 2026; Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 3-6 Feb. 2026; Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja– 06-10 April 2026; Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026; Goshen Hotel Lokoja – 26-30 April 2026; Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – 4-8 May 2026.
- UNDERSTANDING CORE PRACTICES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP
Fee: N80,000
COURSE CONTENT
- Personal and Professional Integrity 2. Community Engagement 3. Equity and Inclusion 4. Staff Effectiveness 5. Personal Resiliency and Development 6. Strategic Leadership 7. Strategic Planning 8. Policy Facilitation and Implementation 9. Community and Resident Service 10. Service Delivery 11. Technological Literacy 12. Financial Management and Budgeting 13. Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement 14. Communication and Information Sharing
TARGET AUDIENCE
Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Secretaries, Councillors, Supervisory Councillors, DLGs, LG Treasurers, Admin Officers, Officers of Ministry for Local Government, Officers of Local Government Service Commission,
VENUES AND DATES
- Modotel Hotel, CBN Enugu-16-19 Feb.2026 2.Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja – 06-10 April 2026 3. Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026 4. Goshen Hotel Lokoja – 26-30 April 2026.
05 UNDERSTANDING THE INTRICACIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY
Fee: N105,000
COURSE CONTENT
- Intricacies and Financial Implications of Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria 2. Due Process of Administrative and Financial Management in the Local Government 3. Safeguarding Local Government Against Fraud, Misconduct, Sloppiness And Ethics Breaches 4. Issues in Local Government Fiscal Autonomy 5. NFIU Guidelines in Local Government Financial Management
TARGET AUDIENCE
Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Councillors, Supervisory Councillors, Secretaries, DLG/HoS, Treasurers, HODs, Directors of
Finance and Supply, Auditors and Cashiers Officers of Ministry for Local Government and Local Govt Service Commission.
VENUES AND DATES
1.Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja -FEB.23-27,2026, 2.Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna-26-30,2026 3.Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu, MAY 25-29,2026 , 4.UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan-JUN.24-27,2026, 5.Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-JUL.28-31, 2026 , 6.Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja-AUG. 4-7, 2026, 7.Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna-SEP. 2-5, 2026, 8.Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – NOV. 3-6, 2026, 9.UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan- DEC. 8-11, 2026.
06. BUDGETING PROCEDURES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Fee: N90,000
COURSE CONTENT
- Overview of Local Govt Annual Budget Process 2. Budget Forecasting Value for the Local Government 3. Budget Time line and its Application in the Local Government 4. Capital Budgeting Procedures and its Implementation in the Local Government 5. Incremental Budget Procedures in the Local Government 6. Budget for Management and Control Procedures 7. Budget Management Analysis and Case Studies
TARGET AUDIENCE
Officers Ministry for Local Government, Officers of Local Government Service Commission, Local Government Executive Chairmen, Secretaries, DPRS, Local Government Treasurers, Internal Auditors, Cashiers, Directors of Finance and Supply and all other officers in budgeting desk.
VENUES AND DATES
UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 9-12 March 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-9-12 Mar 2026,
Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja – 06-10 April 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026 ,Goshen Hotel Lokoja – 26-30 April 2026, Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu-4-8 May 2026.
G07 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVANCED MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
Fee: N90,000
COURSE CONTENT
- The Core Practices for Effective Local Government Leadership
- Understanding the Channels of Communication in the Local Government
- Due Process of Administrative Management in the Local Government
- The Challenges of Managing Work Environment in the Local Government
TARGET AUDIENCE
Local Government Chairmen, LG Secretaries, House Leaders, DLG, DGSA, Heads of Departments, and other management staff in the Local Government. Officers of the Local Government Service Commission and the Ministry for Local Government.
VENUES AND DATES
Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu-MAR.9-12,2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan, MAY 4-8,2026
Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja -JUN. 2-5, 226 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna-JUL.7-10, 2026
UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan- OCT. 6-9, 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja- NOV. 3-6, 2026
08. SEMINAR ON LEGAL ISSUES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Fee: N105,000
COURSE CONTENT
– Overview of Local Government Statutory Laws – Local Government Policies
– Administrative and Financial Laws – Constitutional Structures of the LG
– LG/State Govt Relationship – Laws Relating to the LG Autonomy
TARGET AUDIENCE
Local Government Chairmen, Secretaries, Supervisory Councillors, DGSA, DLGs, LG Treasurers, Union Leaders, Directors, Lawyers and
Legal Advisers, Directors, Supervisors, Administrative Officers, Human Resources Managers. Officers of the LG Ministry and the Local
Government Service Commission.
VENUES AND DATES
UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 9-12 March 2026, Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-9-12 Mar 2026
Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja – 06-10 April 2026, Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026, Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu-4-8 May 2026.
09. LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILLORS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Fee: N85,000
COURSE CONTENT
1.Performing the Role of a Councillor 2.Decision-Making/Strategic Planning and Effective Meetings 3.Understanding Council Finances 4.Practical Public Speaking 5.Negotiation and Influencing Capabilities 6.Managing Communications 7.Building Leadership 8.Conflict of Interest for Councillors
TARGET AUDIENCE
All Elected Councillors in Nigeria, Supervisory Councillors
VENUES AND DATES
UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 9-12 March 2026 ,Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-9-12 Mar 2026
Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja – 06-10 April 2026, Hamdala hotel, Kaduna – 13-17 April, 2026, Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu-4-8 May 2026.
010 UNDERSTANDING FGN FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Fee: N105, 000
COURSE CONTENT
1.FGN Financial Transparency Policies for LGC 2.New Local Government Financial Directives 3.Current issues in NFIU Guidelines and Implementation 4.Adoption of TSA in The Local Govt. Councils 5.New Trends in Local Gov. Financial Memoranda.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Councillors, Supervisory Councillors Secretaries, DLG/HoS, Treasurers, HODs, Directors of Finance and Supply, Auditors and Cashiers. Officers of Ministry for Local Government and Local Govt Service Commission
VENUES AND DATES
Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu, MAY 25-29,2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUN.24-27, 2026
Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-JUL.28-31, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja -AUG. 4-7, 2026
Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna-SEP. 2-5, 2026 Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – NOV. 3-6, 2026
UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan- DEC. 8-11, 2026
G011. HOW TO DEPLOY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Fee: N100,000
COURSE CONTENT
- Overview of Social Media Landscape 2. Impact of Social Media in Governance 3. Privacy and Security Concerns in Social Media Usage 4. Strategies for Deploying Social Media in Local Government administration 5. Risks and Benefits of Social Media Application 6. Case Study
TARGET AUDIENCE
All Local Government Executives, Political Office holders and Administrators, Registry Officers, Administrative Officers, Personnel Officers, Secretaries, Personal Assistants, Information Officers, Personnel and Admin Staff Accountants and Auditors; Accounts and Audit Directors and Officers in Financial Institutions;
VENUES AND DATES
UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 11-15 May 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 19-22 May 2026 Goshen Hotel Lokoja – 25-29 May, 2026
Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja – 1-5 June, 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 8-12 June 2026
Modotel Hotel, CBN Enugu-23-27 Jun 2026
- EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF PENSION
Fee: N95,000
COUURSE CONTENT
- Overview of Local Government Staff Pension Administration. 2. How to Stamp out Corruption and Misappropriation from Local Pension Administration. 3 Overview of Pension Reform Act 2014. 4 Guidelines on Implementation of Pension Act in States and Local Governments. 5. Federal and State Laws in Local Government Administration. 6. Statutory Guidelines in Local Government Financial Management.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Officers of Federal Department of States and Local Government Affairs and the States Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs ,Officers of Local Government Service Commission and Local Govt Staff Pension Board. Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Councillors and Supervisory Councillors , Local Government Secretaries, DLG (HOS) ,Treasurers, DPM & DFS and Officials of NULGE.
VENUES AND DATES
Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja – 26-30 Jan. 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 3-6 Feb. 2026
UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan -25-29 Aug. 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 7-11 Sept. 2026046
- SEMINAR ON ICT AND MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Fee: N105,000
COURSE CONTENT
1.Application of Information and Communication Technology in Management of Information in Local Government Councils of Nigeria 2 The state of ICT in local governments in Nigeria 3.E-government system and strategies 4.E-Record management system and strategies 5.The Place of Proper Communication Network in the Management of Public Office.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Local Government Chairmen, Local Government Secretaries, LG Treasurers and DLGs, Local Government Information Officers, Public Relations Officers and Admin. Officers, HODs, ICT and Computer handlers and Office Secretaries.
VENUES AND DATES
UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – MAR.10-14,2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-APR.13-17,2026
Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja -MAY 12-14,2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna -J UN. 9-12,2026
Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – AUG. 11-14,2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – OCT. 10-13, 2026
Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – DEC. 8-11, 2026.
- SEMINAR ON ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ON EXPANSION OF FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA
Fee: N85,000
COURSE CONTENT
- Addressing Food Security with Sustainable Agricultural Practices 2. Community Engagement Strategies 3. Understanding Linkages
between Local Government Councils and Rural Farmers 4. Strategies to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change 5.The Importance of Nutrition
in Human Development 6. Attaining Sustainable Livestock Farming in Nigeria 7. Role of Local Government in Agricultural Transformations
TARGET AUDIENCE
Local Government Chairmen, Secretaries, Directors of Agriculture, Agric Extension Officers, Rural/Community Dev. Officers, Officers of Ministry for Local Government and Local Govt Service Commission.
VENUES AND DATES
Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – DEC.8-11,2025 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – MAR.10-14,2026
Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – APR.13-17,2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – MAY 12-14,2026
Modotel Hotel CBN Enugu – AUG. 11-14,2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – OCT. 10-13, 2026
SEMINAR FEE AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
The Seminar fee per participant are indicated against each course. Participants are responsible for their transport, accommodation, dinner and other exigencies. The fee covers Seminar Materials, tea break, lunch, certificate, bag and Administration only. Payment is through cash or certified bank draft payable to:
Atison Igaojo Associates; Account Number: 4112017711; Bank:
Ecobank. Registration commences on first day by 12:00 noon.
For further information and submission of list of participants call 07052459215, 08033772200
ABDUL S. AJI FCIRM
Director Training Services