TINUBU SEEKS SENATE APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to consider and approve a bill seeking to repeal the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Act and establish the National School of Government to enhance leadership development and strengthen public officials’ ability to implement government policies effectively.
The request was conveyed in a letter through which the President transmitted the National School of Government Bill 2026 to the Senate for consideration.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter during plenary on Wednesday.
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In the letter, Tinubu urged lawmakers to give the proposed legislation prompt consideration, noting that the new institution would focus on leadership development, policy implementation and executive capacity building.
“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,” the President stated.
He expressed hope that the Senate would accord the bill the necessary attention to facilitate its passage.
The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Act, A-4, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, and replace it with a new legal framework for establishing the National School of Government, Nigeria.
If enacted, the institution would serve as a national centre for leadership development, policy delivery and executive capacity building.
The initiative is designed to provide a dedicated platform for developing leadership skills and improving the competence of public officials in translating government policies into practical and effective outcomes.
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