2-Day Intensive Programme to Transform Local Government IGR in Lagos State
- 27th Nov. 2025
- Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
- 100+ delegates
- 6–7 expert speakers & facilitators
Overview
The Federal Government of Nigeria is urging State and Local Governments to significantly Increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The Lagos State IGR Workshop 2025 will equip Local Government officials with skills and strategies to meet this critical challenge.
Key Highlights
Capacity-Building for Local Governments
Empowering officials to enhance grassroots revenue streams
Practical Revenue Strategies & Digital Tools
Hands-on training on modern approaches to IGR
Model for Nigeria
A scalable teamwork to be expanded nationwide
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of fiscal autonomy.
- Identify and implement practical methods to increase IGR.
- Gain hands-on knowledge of digital revenue collection tools.
- Develop a draft IGR roadmap tailored to Lagos LGAs.
- Build strong peer networks across Local Government leadership.
Programme Details
08:30 – 09:30 → Registration & Networking Breakfast
- Delegate check-in and networking with sponsors/exhibitors.
09:30 – 10:00 → Opening Ceremony
- Welcome: Hydeas Consult Chairman (Godson Akinsanya MCIOB).
- ALGON Representative.
- Keynote: Lagos State Commissioner for Finance / Governor’s Representative.
10:00 – 10:45 → Plenary Session 1 – The National IGR Mandate
- Topic: “Strengthening Subnational Revenue: A Federal Perspective”
- Speaker: Federal Ministry of Finance / Fiscal Policy Committee.
11:15 – 12:15 → Technical Session 1 – Understanding Local Government IGR Frameworks
- Facilitator: Professor of Public Finance (UNILAG / ABU).
12:15 – 13:15 → Technical Session 2 – Plugging Revenue Leakages & Enhancing Transparency
- Facilitator: Senior Partner, PwC/KPMG Tax Advisory.
14:15 – 15:30 → Panel Discussion – Modernising IGR Systems at the Local Government Level
- Panellists: LIRS Chairman, Fintech Executive (Remita/Paystack), ALGON Leader, Civil Society Rep.
- Moderator: Dr. Joe Abah.
15:30 – 16:30 → Breakout Workshop
- Delegates split into groups to map challenges in Lagos LGAs.
16:30 – 17:00 → Day 1 Wrap-Up & Reflections
09:30 – 10:30 → Plenary Session 2 – Legislative Role in Strengthening IGR
- Speaker: Member, Lagos State House of Assembly Finance Committee.
10:30 – 11:30 → Technical Session 3 – Digital Tools for Revenue Collection
- Speaker: Fintech CEO (Remita, Interswitch, or Paystack).
- Demo: Mobile/online LG payment systems.
12:00 – 13:00 → Technical Session 4 – Diversifying Local Government Revenue Sources
- Speaker: Development Partner (World Bank / DFID Nigeria).
14:00 – 15:00 → Case Studies – Best Practices from States and Global Comparisons
- Facilitator: Former Commissioner of Finance / Economic Consultant.
15:00 – 15:45 → Plenary Session 3 – Engaging Citizens for Compliance & Trust
- Speaker: Civil Society Leader (e.g., Oby Ezekwesili / CISLAC).
15:45 – 16:30 → Interactive Session – Designing a Lagos LG IGR Roadmap
- Facilitated by ALGON + Hydeas Consult Faculty.
16:30 – 17:00 → Closing Ceremony
- Certificates presentation.
- Vote of Thanks (ALGON).
- Group Photograph.
Organized By
The training and events management division of Hydeas Technology Ltd, focused on developing capacity I in governance and revenue generation
ALGON
Collaborating to mobilise Local Government participation and support
Be part of Nigeria’s grassroots fiscal transformation.
A Workshop by Hydeas Consult in collaboration with ALGON – Lagos, Nigeria