Legal Issues in Local Government Administration

Participants completely gain a greater appreciation of the legislative process and the structure of legislation in Nigeria they also have an insight into how to interpret and implement the relevant legislation pertaining to their specific directorates and understanding of the obligations, responsibilities and impacts of local automotives in implementing that legislation. The programme combines theory, to learn the legal system and the general format of local government legislation and practice to understand how law is enacted, interpreted and implemented, particularly at local level.

CONTENT

- Overview of local Government

- Local Government Planning Services

- Local Government Policies

- Administrative Law

- Constitutional Structure

- State Action, Privatization and Outsourcing

- Public Service Rules

FOR WHOM:

Union Leaders, Directors, Local Chairmen, Lawyers, Directors, Supervisors, Administrative Officers, Human Resources Managers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.