President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve legislation seeking to replace the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria. The proposal would establish a proposed National School of Government, and has been brought forward as the National School of Government bill.
According to The PUNCH, the request was contained in a letter transmitting the National School of Government Bill 2026 to the upper legislative chamber. This letter was sent on Wednesday, October 14.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during plenary.
The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the existing Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Act. It also aims to establish a new institution focused on leadership development and improved governance.
Tinubu proposes National School of Government
In his letter, Tinubu explained that the new institution would strengthen the capacity of public officials. It would help them implement government policies effectively.
“I forward herewith the National School of Government Bill 2026,” the president stated.
He urged lawmakers to consider the proposal promptly to support improvements in public sector leadership and administration.
The bill seeks to repeal the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Act, Cap A4, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
If approved, the proposed school would operate under a new legal framework. Its responsibilities would cover leadership training, policy delivery and executive capacity development.
New institution to strengthen public administration
The proposed National School of Government is intended to serve as a centre for training and developing public officials.
The institution would focus on improving leadership skills and helping government personnel translate policies into practical results.
The proposal also aims to strengthen the administrative capacity of public institutions responsible for delivering government programmes.
The Federal Government believes a dedicated institution could improve coordination, decision-making and policy implementation across the public sector.
Senate to consider proposed legislation
Tinubu requested the Senate’s cooperation in advancing the bill through the legislative process.
However, the proposed changes have not yet become law.
The Senate must consider the legislation through the appropriate stages before it can be approved and transmitted for presidential assent.
Until the required legislative process is completed, the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria remains governed by its existing legal framework.
The proposal represents another effort by the Federal Government to restructure public sector training and strengthen institutional capacity.
