The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) proudly celebrates five decades of nation-building excellence, leadership development, and institutional reform. Established in 1973 by Decree No. 39, ASCON has grown from a federal training college into Nigeria’s premier centre for public-sector capacity building, research, and policy support.

Milestones of Impact

1973 – Founding Vision: Created to train and retrain civil servants for effective administration and governance.

1980s – Expansion & Regional Influence: Introduced executive courses that shaped administrative professionalism across the federation and West Africa.

1990s – Research & Consultancy Drive: Broadened its mandate to include consultancy services, policy studies, and organizational reform projects.

2000s – Digital Transition: Integrated ICT and e-learning into training delivery, establishing the groundwork for blended and virtual programmes.

2010s – Strategic Repositioning: Reforms strengthened linkages with MDAs, development partners, and international institutions.

2020s – Reform Acceleration Era: Under renewed leadership, ASCON launched the R.I.S.E. Model (Reform-Inspired Systems for Execution), established a 350-seat CBT Centre, introduced smart classrooms, and rebranded its executive programmes as vehicles for reform delivery.

Today, ASCON stands as Nigeria’s School of Government in Action — advancing excellence in leadership, ethics, and innovation for a results-driven civil service. The Golden Jubilee not only honours ASCON’s past but also re-affirms its commitment to drive the next generation of reforms under the Federal Civil Service Strategy & Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25) and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

ASCON – Your Partner in Capacity Building and Public Service Excellence.