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Our Mission & Vision

Mission, Vision and values

ASCON prepares you to launch your career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment.

Vision

To be the leading public administration training institution in Africa, setting the benchmark for excellence in civil service education, enhancing governmental effectiveness, and contributing to Nigeria’s sustainable development through capacity-building programs, leadership training, and policy research.

Mission

To provide cutting-edge administrative training, policy research, and advisory services that foster efficiency, accountability, and innovation in Nigeria’s public sector. We strive to equip government officials with the right skills, ethical standards, and strategic thinking capabilities to meet the demands of modern governance.

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

Established in 1973 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, ASCON serves as a centre of excellence for training, research, consultancy, and policy development, aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the public service and enhancing national productivity.

Practical, Hands-On Training

Participants actively engage in simulations, case studies, workshops, and interactive exercises designed to reflect real-life governance scenarios.

Strategic Collaboration:

Our programs are developed in partnership with government ministries and agencies, international organizations and development partners, and academic institutions and industry experts.

Ethical & Leadership Development

ASCON embeds ethical leadership principles into its courses, ensuring public servants implement policies transparently, fairly, and effectively.

Tailored Learning Experiences

ASCON offers Foundation Training for entry-level civil servants, Advanced Executive Programs for senior government officials, and Specialized Workshops & Short Courses for sector-specific challenges.

Research & Advisory Services

We conduct extensive policy research and advisory services to support national reforms, analyzing governance trends, policy effectiveness

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