Advance confirmation of participation is required on or before 25th November, 2024

The Supreme Court Landmark ruling of 11th July, 2024 granting Financial Autonomy to Local Governments has given real manifestation to the Nigerian Federation resting on a tripod of Federal, State and Local Governments.
The granting of Financial Autonomy and attendant empowerment has bestowed on the Local Governments not only responsibilities but also high performance expectations-expectations of dividends of democracy, expectations of good governance, expectations of improved living conditions, expectations of socio-economic upliftment of rural communities etc.
Against this background, Local Government Administrations in Nigeria need to be dynamically prepared to rise to the challenges of making a success of the Local Government System for the Soci-Economic upliftment of rural Nigeria. Hence this Workshop.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 
The Workshop with 8 Thematic Areas has the following Aims and Objectives
To Rejig Local Governance. 
To build and Strengthen the Capacity of Local Governments in Service Delivery. 
To Promote the Right Operating Environment for Local Governments to thrive. 
To Provide Initiatives and Solutions for an enduring Local Government System in Nigeria. 
In this wise, pleased to invite Local Governments and other officials in Local Government Administration and Policy Making to the National Workshop on Making a Success of the Local Government System for the Socio-Economic Upliftment of Rural Nigeria Scheduled to hold as follows:
Date: 2nd - 5th December, 2024

Arrivals/Registration/ Accreditation: 2nd December, 2024, 2pm - 7pm 
Venue: Public Service Institute of Nigeria, Kubwa Abuja
Time: 9:00am -5:00pm 

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR 
Senator (Dr) George Akume 
Secretary to the Government of the Federation

WORKSHOP CONTENT/THEMATIC AREAS
Imperatives for Good Local Government Administration – Accountability and Integrity in Governance and Leadership 
Harmonious Relationship with State Governments – Inter-Governmental Relationship and Partnership for Sustainable Development 
Local Governments as the most Proactive and Productive of the 3-Tier Tripod 
Engaging Security Agencies and Traditional Institutions for Peace and Security
Solar Energy for Rural Development 
Promoting Agricultural Productivity and Food Security 
Socio-Economic Uplifment of Rural Communities 

TARGETED PARTICIPANTS
Chairmen and Members of State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Affairs 
Hon. Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and Directors of State Ministries/Bureau of Local Government Affairs
Special Advisers to State Governor on Local Government Affairs 
Chairmen, Commissioners and Directors of Local Government Service Commission 
Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Secretaries and Heads  of Departments of Local Government Councils/Administration 

WORKSHOP FEES 
One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150,000.00) only per participant inclusive of 4nights Accommodation in Public Service Institute of Nigeria VeraGold Hotel, Kubwa Abuja.
Group discount of Twenty Percent (20%) applies for 3 and more participants from same establishment.
Fee covers 4nights Accommodation in Public Service Institute of Nigeria VeraGold Hotel, Workshop Materials, Presentations/Training, Tea/Coffee Break, Lunch, Group Photograph and Certificate of Participation.

PAYMENT TO:
Bank:    Account Number        Account Name
Zenith     1010763734            Allied Bond Consulting
UBA        1004839333            Allied Bond Consulting