Opportunity at OPEN LEGISLATURE CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOPS 2026
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: OPEN LEGISLATURE CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOPS 2026
AI-Powered Legislative Intelligence — Northwest Regional Cohort
Legis360, with support from the Digital Democracy Initiative, invites Civil Society Organizations, youth-led groups, community-based organizations, researchers, journalists, and interested professionals across Northwest Nigeria to apply for a free, hands-on virtual training programme.
This workshop is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of the legislative process and equip them with practical skills to track bills, conduct legislative research, engage lawmakers, use AI-powered legislative intelligence tools, and support evidence-based advocacy campaigns.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Programme: Open Legislature Capacity-Building Workshops 2026
Target Region: Northwest Nigeria
Mode of Training: Virtual
Cost: Free
Date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Available Slots: 30 Participants (Selection is competitive)
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) & CSO Staff
Youth-Led Organizations & Youth Advocates
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Researchers & Journalists
Professionals interested in legislative advocacy and public policy
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Legislative Navigation: Understand the Nigerian legislative process, how bills progress, and key committee points where advocacy exerts maximum influence.
AI & Legislative Intelligence: Track bills efficiently, conduct rapid legislative research, and utilize Legis360 AI tools for bill summaries and committee tracking.
Effective Advocacy: Learn strategies to engage lawmakers, build evidence-based advocacy campaigns, and translate complex legislative data into actionable public messages.
KEY PROGRAMME OUTCOME
Each participant will draft and complete a personalized 90-Day Engagement Plan focused on an active bill. The programme transitions participants from merely reading legislative data to analyzing it and taking targeted action.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Many advocacy organizations struggle not because legislative information is unavailable, but because analyzing lengthy bills and pinpointing entry points for intervention is time-consuming. This training provides the legislative literacy and modern digital tools necessary to make your policy work significantly faster and more effective.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 5:00 PM WAT (Note: Early submission is strongly encouraged before 10 September to secure a slot).
How to Apply: Submit your details via the official online application form.
