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Organised by the House of Representatives Committee
on Legislative Budget and Research
in Collaboration with MW & J Consulting Limited

Welcome

The House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Budget and Research, in partnership with MW & J Consulting Limited, is pleased to host a flagship Capacity Development Training on Responsible Budgetary Appropriation and Effective Oversight in a Federation.

This high-level programme brings together legislators, legislative aides, policy professionals, civil servants, development partners, and researchers to strengthen the practice of evidence-based budgeting and legislative oversight in Nigeria.

Event Theme

“The Imperatives of Responsible Budgetary Appropriation and Effective Oversight on Budgetary Performance in a Federation.”

The training explores how robust legislative institutions, sound fiscal governance, and informed policy choices can deliver better outcomes for citizens across all tiers of government.

About the Event

This multi-day programme is designed as a practical, interactive learning and engagement platform. Participants will:

  • Deepen their understanding of budget cycles, appropriation processes, and oversight tools.
  • Examine real-world case studies of budget performance, leakages, and reforms.
  • Engage with leading experts on data-driven decision-making, fiscal transparency, and accountability.
  • Share experiences and best practices from federal, state, and international perspectives.

The event combines plenary sessions, technical workshops, panel discussions, breakout groups, and networking opportunities to ensure meaningful knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Key Components

     1. Technical Training Sessions

  • Fundamentals of responsible budgetary appropriation
  • Tools and techniques for effective oversight
  • Use of data and research in legislative decision-making
  • Sector-specific deep dives (e.g., infrastructure, social sectors, ICT, environment)

 

      2. Policy Dialogues & Panel Discussions

  • Conversations between legislators, experts, and practitioners on emerging fiscal and governance challenges.

 

     3. Legislative Research Excellence Award

  • A dedicated segment of the programme recognises outstanding Nigerian professionals whose legislative research is shaping public policy in Nigeria and abroad.
  • The Award highlights excellence in areas such as data security and privacy, election reforms, environmental sustainability, technological innovation, education, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

 

     3. Networking & Partnership Building

  • Space for participants to connect, initiate collaborations, and explore future joint projects in research, training, and policy support.

Target Participants

  • Members of the House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly
  • Legislative aides and committee staff
  • Officials from Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs)
  • Policy analysts and researchers from think tanks, academia, and civil society
  • Development partners and international organisations
  • Private-sector and professional-body representatives with an interest in public finance and governance.

Legislative Research Excellence Award – At a Glance

As part of this event, the Committee confers the Legislative Research Excellence Award to celebrate Nigerians whose rigorous and innovative research is advancing evidence-based lawmaking.

Programme Highlights

  • Opening Session & Keynote Address
  • Thematic plenaries on budgetary appropriation and oversight
  • Parallel technical workshops and hands-on exercises
  • Presentation of the Legislative Research Excellence Awards
  • Closing reflections and next-steps action framework.

Organisers

House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Budget and Research
The Committee is responsible for strengthening the National Assembly’s capacity for budget scrutiny, fiscal analysis, and policy research, ensuring that Nigeria’s budgeting process promotes transparency, accountability, and sustainable development.

MW & J Consulting Limited
MW & J Consulting Limited is a specialist consulting firm providing training, research, and advisory support to public institutions, development partners, and private-sector organisations on governance, public policy, and institutional strengthening.

Media & Enquiries

For further information about the event, sponsorships, or media coverage, please contact:

Programme Secretariat – Capacity Development Training
House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Budget and Research
(in Collaboration with MW & J Consulting Limited)

Phone: +234 703 241 5681
Email: mwjconsultinglimited@gmail.com

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