CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING CENTRE ACT
Act · Education
An Act establishes the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre to develop civic consciousness and leadership skills among Nigerians. It targets youth, government officials, schools, and community leaders. This builds citizens with strong values and commitment to national development.
CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING CENTRE ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) to develop civic consciousness, national values, and leadership skills among Nigerians.
Who Does It Target?
Nigerian youth seeking leadership and civic education Government officials attending civic training Schools and tertiary institutions Civil society and community leaders
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Build a new generation of Nigerian citizens with strong civic values, integrity, leadership skills, and commitment to national development.
Key Features
Leadership Training: Provides residential leadership development programmes for Nigerians in various sectors. Civic Education: Promotes understanding of Nigerian citizenship, rights, and responsibilities. National Values: Inculcates values of integrity, patriotism, and public service. Outreach: Conducts civic education outreach in schools and communities.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide civic education and leadership development Beneficiaries: Nigerian youth; governance and civic life Funding: Federal Government appropriations
How to Access
Apply for training programmes through nominating organisations Youth leadership programmes open to Nigerian youth meeting eligibility criteria Schools may request civic education outreach programmes Application method: Apply through the Federal Ministry of Youth or the CLTC directly.
Official Resources
Website: Not publicly available Contact: Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) Act. Operates alongside the National Youth Policy, the National Directorate of Employment Act, the National Orientation Agency Act, and the National Commission for Civic Education framework. Aligns with the AU Youth Charter and the ECOWAS Youth Policy on citizenship development.