In collaboration with
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.
The National Productivity Centre is a research Oriented Federal Government Agency established by ACT CAP 70 LFN 2004 to stimulate and promote productivity consciousness in all sectors of the Nigerian economy, monitor productivity trends and lead the productivity movement in Nigeria to ensure a competitive and productive economy. The National Productivity Centre is an agency of the Federal Ministry of Employment, Labour and Productivity.
These seminars are designed to give comprehensive training towards boosting productivity in the local government. The States 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: N125,000 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
Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – DEC. 2 – 4, 2026 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – DEC. 2 – 4,2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JAN. 20 – 22,2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna-APRIL 28 – 30, 2027
Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – JUN. 17 – 19,2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUL. 21 – 23, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – AUG. 25-27, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja, SEPT. 8 – 10, 2027
02 LOCAL GOVERNMENT TREASURERS CONFERENCE ON MODERNIZING LOCAL GOVERNMENT TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Fee: N130,000 COURSE CONTENT
1. Modernising Local Government Treasury Management: Autonomy, IPSAS Compliance, and Fiscal Sustainability 2. Fiancial Autonomy and Treasury Governance Frameworks 3. IPSAS Accounting, IFMIS, and Payroll Integrity 4. IGR Maximization, Public Procurement, and Action Plan.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This programme is mandatory for the participation of LGA Treasurers, Heads of Finance & Accounts, Internal Auditors, Revenue Officers, Local Government Service Commission Finance Officers
VENUES AND DATES
Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – OCT. 24-26, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – DEC. 1-3, 2026
Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – NOV. 3 – 6, 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan- DEC. 8 – 11, 2026
Green Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja – FEB.24 – 26, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – MAY 26 – 28, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUN. 23 – 25, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – JUL. 28 – 30, 2027
Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – SEPT. 1 – 3, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – October, 4 – 6, 2027
DIRECTOR: R.O. Omoregbee: 08034692346 COORDINATOR: Abdul Aji: 08033772200, 07052459215
03 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Fee: N125, 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
Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – Sept. 23 – 25, 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – NOV. 18 – 20, 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – Dec. 8 – 11, 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – Feb. 23 – 26, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – March 2 – 5, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – APRIL – 14 – 16, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – JUN. 2 – 4, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja– JUL. 7 – 9, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – AUG. 11 – 13, 2027 Goshen Hotel, Lokoja – SEPT. 1 – 3, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – NOV. 10 – 12, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – DEC. 15 – 17, 2027
04. LG POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS CONFERENCE ON UNDERSTANDING CORE PRACTICES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION Fee: N125,000
COURSE CONTENT
1. 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
Green Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja – DEC. 9 – 11, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – MAR, 24 – 26, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – APRIL – 14-16, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – MAY 5 – 7, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – JUN.2-4, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – JUL. 7- 9, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – AUG. 11-13, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – OCT. 13-15,2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – NOV. 10 – 12, 2027
- LG SECRETARIES/DLG CONFERENCE ON UNDERSTANDING THE TRENDS AND INTRICACIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY Fee: N125,000
COURSE CONTENT
1. 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
Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Ikeja – Nov. 3 – 6, 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – DEC 9 – 11, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – JAN .27-29, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – FEB. 17 – 19, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – ARIL 14 – 16, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – May 12 – 14 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUN. 9 – 11, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – AUG. 4 – 6, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – Oct. 13 – 15, 2027
- BUDGETING PROCEDURES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Fee: N120,000
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
Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – DEC. 9 – 11, 2026 Excellence Hotel Ikeja – Feb. 16 – 19, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – APRIL 7 – 9, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – May 26 – 28, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – JUN 16-18, 2027 Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUL. 21-23, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja-AUG. 25 – 27, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – SEPT. 22 – 24, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – NOV. 3 – 5, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – NOV. 24 – 26, 2027 Goshen Hotel, Ganaja Rd Lokoja – Dec. 2 – 4, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – Dec. 20 – 23, 2027
DIRECTOR: R.O. Omoregbee: 08034692346 COORDINATOR: Abdul Aji: 08033772200, 07052459215
- CURRENT CORE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FACING LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA Fee: N130,000
COURSE CONTENT
- Service Delivery Collapse 2. Operational Inefficiency and Workforce Challenges
3.State Government Encroachment and Autonomy Struggles 4. The Challenges of Managing Work Environment in the Local Government
5. Emerging Trends and Reforms – 1. Direct Allocation and Judicial Interventions; 2. Digitalization and E-Governance; 3. Security and Community Policing Initiatives; 4. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) at the Grassroots Level
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
Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – NOV. 11 – 13, 2026 UI Hotel Univ. of Ibadan – Oct. 27 – 30, 2026 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – Dec. 15 – 18, 2026 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 3 – 6 Feb. 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 3 – 5 March 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 26 – 28 MAY 2027 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 14-16 JULY, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – 25 – 27 AUG. 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – October 27 – 29, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – DEC. 15 – 17, 2027
- SEMINAR ON LEGAL ISSUES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION Fee: N135,000
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
Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 20 – 22 OCT. 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 24 – 26 NOV. 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – DEC. 1 – 3, 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 13-17 JAN 13 -15, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – May 5 – 7, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 7- 9 July 2027 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 4 -6 Aug. 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu- 27 – 29 SEPT. 2027 UI Hotel, Univ of Ibadan – October 27 – 29, 2027
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILLORS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Fee: N135,000
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 – 2 – 4 DEC. 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – Nov. 3 – 6, 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 6 – 8 JAN 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 10 -12 FEB. 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – March 3 – 5, 2027 UI Hotel Ibadan – March 17 – 19, 2027 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 23 – 25 JUNE 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – 11-13 AUG. 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – Oct. 20 – 22, 2027
- UNDERSTANDING FGN FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Fee: N125, 000
COURSE CONTENT
- 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
Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – NOV. 3-6, 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan- DEC. 8-11, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 20 – 22 Jan. 2027 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 3- 5 Feb. 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – 17 – 19 MAR. 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 15-19 April, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 20 – 23 July, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – 1 – 3 Sept, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – October 27 – 29, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – Dec. 2 – 4, 2027 Goshen Hotel Ganaja Rd Lokoja – Dec. 2 – 4, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – DEC. 15 – 17, 2027
- FRAMEWORK FOR TRANSITING LOCAL COUNCILS TO ACCRUAL IPSAS
Fee: N130,000 COURSE CONTENT
1. Readiness Assessment and Mandate Establishment 2. Policy Formulation and Chart of Accounts (COA) Design 3. Asset Identification, Valuation, and Liability Inventory 4. Financial Systems and IT Infrastructure Upgrades 5. Capacity Building and Process Restructing
6. Parallel Run, Opening Balance Sheet, and Full Go-live 7. Core IPSAS Standards Relevant to Local Governments TARGET AUDIENCE
All Local Government Executives, Political Office holders and Administrators, Local Government Treasurers, Accountants, Auditors and Cashiers VENUES AND DATES
Green Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 20 – 22 OCT. 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 24 – 26 NOV. 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – DEC. 1 – 3, 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 13-17 JAN 13 -15, 2027 UI Hotel, Ibadan – 22 -24 March 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 11 -13 May 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 4 -6 Aug. 2027 – 05 – 7 July 2027 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 13 -15 Sept., 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – 4 – 6 OCT. 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 15 – 17 NOV. 2027 Goshen Hotel, Ganaja Rd, Lokoja – Dec. 7 – 10, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – Dec. 14 – 17, 2027
- EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF PENSION
Fee: N125,000 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 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 Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 20 – 22 OCT. 2026 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – 24 – 26 NOV. 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – DEC. 1 – 3, 2026 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – 13-17 JAN 13 -15, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – March 3 – 6, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – May 5 – 7, 2027 Hamdala Hotel Kaduna – 4 -6 Aug. 2027 Green Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja – 7- 9 July 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – 27 – 29 SEPT. 2027 UI Hotel, Univ of Ibadan – Oct. 27 – 29, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Ikeja – Nov. 24 – 26, 2027 Goshen Hotel, Ganaja Rd, Lokoja – Dec. 6 – 10, 2027
- SEMINAR ON ICT AND MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Fee: N125,000 COURSE CONTENT
- 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 – NOV. 18 – 20, 2026 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja Feb. 24 – 26 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – APRIL – 14 – 16, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – JUN. 2 – 4, 2027 Green Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja – JUL. 7 – 9, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – AUG. 11 – 13, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – SEPT. 1 – 3, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – NOV. 10 – 12, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – DEC. 15 – 17, 2027
- SEMINAR ON ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ON EXPANSION OF FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA
Fee: N125,000 COURSE CONTENT
1. 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
Green Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja – Oct. 25 – 27, 2026 Western Bricks Hotel, Enugu – DEC. 2 – 4, 2026 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JAN. 20 – 22,2027 Goshen Hotel, Ganaja Rd, Lokoja – Feb. 10 – 12, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – APRIL 28 – 30, 2027 Western Bricks Hotel, Club House, Enugu – JUN. 17 – 19,2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – JUL. 21 – 23, 2027 Excellence Hotel, Ikeja – AUG. 25-27, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako Abuja, SEPT. 8 – 10, 2027 Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna – Oct. 25 – 27, 2027 UI Hotel, Univ. of Ibadan – Nov. 4 – 6, 2027 Green Mind Hotel, Utako, Abuja – Dec. 2 -4, 2027
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.
For further information and submission of list of participants call 07052459215, 08033772200. Note that first day is for registration of participants only.
Yours faithfully,
R.O. Omoregbee Abdul S. Aji, FCIRM
State Director/Cordinator Workshop Coordinator
STATE DIRECTOR: R.O. Omoregbee: 08034692346 COORDINATOR: Abdul Aji: 08033772200, 07052459215
