CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF NIGERIA ACT, 2017
Act · Governance
Policy date: 2017-01-01
An Act establishes the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria to set standards for public administration practitioners. It targets local government staff, civil servants, and academics in public management. This aims to enhance capacity and improve governance at the grassroots level.
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF NIGERIA ACT, 2017
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN) as the professional body for local government administrators and public administration practitioners.
Who Does It Target?
Local government administrators and council staff Public administration practitioners and academics Federal and state civil servants in public management roles Universities offering public administration programmes
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Professionalise local government administration in Nigeria, set standards for admission and practice, promote capacity building, and elevate the quality of public administration at the grassroots level.
Key Features
Professional Registration: Requires qualifying public administrators to be registered members of CILGPAN. Examination Standards: Administers professional examinations for admission to membership at associate and full membership levels. Capacity Building: Organises training, workshops, and conferences for local government officials. Advisory Role: Advises government on local government administration policy and public sector reforms.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide local government and public administration sector Beneficiaries: Local government employees; Nigerian public through improved local governance Funding: Member subscriptions; Federal Government
How to Access
Apply for membership with CILGPAN having met the qualification requirements Pay prescribed subscription and examination fees Complete continuing professional development requirements annually Application method: Apply to CILGPAN headquarters.
Official Resources
Website: Not publicly available Contact: Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN)
Legal Framework
The Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria Act 2017 establishes CILGPAN under statute. It operates under the 1999 Constitution (Section 7 — local government), the State Local Government Laws, and the Local Government (Basic Constitutional and Transitional Provisions) Act. CILGPAN aligns with the Commonwealth Local Government Forum's standards for local government professional capacity building.