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Tinubu asks Senate to repeal the law establishing the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria
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October 14, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve legislation that would repeal the law governing the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) and establish a National School of Government as the country’s flagship institution for leadership development, policy delivery and executive capacity building.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Tinubu’s letter transmitting the National School of Government Bill 2026 during plenary on Wednesday.
The President, who invoked Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, urged the upper chamber to give the proposed legislation expeditious consideration, saying the new institution was intended to strengthen leadership capacity and improve the ability of public officials to translate government policies into practical results.
“Pursuant to Section 58 (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, I forward herewith the National School of Government Bill 2026 for the kind consideration of the Senate”, Tinubu said.
The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Act, Cap A4, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, effectively replacing the existing statutory framework with a new law establishing the National School of Government, Nigeria.
According to the presidential communication, the proposed school would serve as a national centre for leadership development, policy delivery and executive capacity building.
The move signals a planned restructuring of the Federal Government’s institutional framework for developing senior public-sector leadership and strengthening the capacity of officials responsible for implementing government programmes.
Tinubu expressed hope that senators would give the legislation the necessary attention and facilitate its consideration.
After reading the letter, Akpabio informed senators that the clauses and provisions of the bill were attached to the President’s communication for legislative scrutiny.
He subsequently referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business for further action in line with the chamber’s procedures.
The transmission formally begins the Senate’s consideration of the proposed legislation, which is expected to pass through the required stages before it can be approved by the National Assembly and presented to the President for assent.
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Established by the Federal Government in 1973, the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria has for decades served as a major public-sector management and administrative training institution.
Located in Topo, Badagry, Lagos State, ASCON was created to provide higher management training, conduct research and consultancy services and improve administrative and managerial capacity across the public service and other sectors.
Its statutory foundation was subsequently provided by the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Act, which set out its functions, governance and institutional responsibilities.
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