Tinubu Requests Senate Approval for National School of Government

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to approve the National School of Government Bill 2026, which seeks to repeal the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) Act. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president's letter during a plenary session, urging for swift legislative consideration.

The proposed National School of Government is intended to serve as a national institution focused on leadership development, policy delivery, and executive capacity building for public officials. In his letter, Tinubu invoked Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution to transmit the bill for legislative review.

The initiative aims to create a dedicated institution that enhances the ability of government officials to implement public policies effectively. Following the reading of the letter, Akpabio referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business for further action, marking the beginning of the legislative process to establish the proposed school.