Opportunity with Legis360
OPEN LEGISLATURE
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 other interested professionals across Northwest Nigeria to apply for a free, hands-on virtual training programme.
The programme 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 DETAILS
Programme: Open Legislature Capacity-Building Workshops 2026
Region: Northwest Nigeria
Mode: Virtual
Cost: Free
Date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Available Slots: Up to 30 participants
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for Northwest Cohort 1 close at 5:00 p.m. WAT on 10 September 2026.
The application deadline is also stated as 11 September 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before 10 September 2026 to avoid missing the stated closing time.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Civil Society Organizations
Youth-led Organizations
Community-Based Organizations
Researchers
Youth Advocates
Journalists
CSO Staff
Professionals interested in legislative advocacy and public policy
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN
Understanding how the Nigerian legislative process works.
Learning how bills move through the legislative process.
Identifying committees and other points where advocacy can influence legislative outcomes.
Tracking bills and legislative developments effectively.
Using AI-powered tools for legislative research.
Using Legis360 tools for bill summaries and committee tracking.
Learning how to engage lawmakers effectively.
Developing evidence-based advocacy strategies.
Turning legislative information into clear and actionable advocacy messages.
Supporting public campaigns based on credible legislative evidence.
90 DAY ENGAGEMENT PLAN
Each participant will leave the programme with a 90-day engagement plan focused on an existing bill.
The training is designed to help participants move beyond simply accessing legislative information to understanding it, analysing it, and using it to engage decision-makers effectively.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS
Many advocacy organisations struggle not because legislative information is unavailable, but because they lack the time and tools required to analyse lengthy bills, identify relevant committees, understand where influence can be applied, and develop clear requests for lawmakers.
Open Legislature aims to address this challenge by providing practical legislative literacy and introducing participants to tools that can make legislative research and advocacy more efficient.
APPLICATION
Interested and qualified participants should complete the online application form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
10 September 2026 at 5:00 p.m. WAT
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as only 30 slots are available for the regional cohort.
