Developing The Nation's Human Capital
Admission into 2025/2026 session
Admission into 2025/2026 session
Director's Welcome Message
Welcome to Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC), University of Lagos , where our mission is to empower and equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for your professional and personal growth by providing top notch knowledge for generation of new skills leading to improved competencies through capacity building.
Our Centre offers a diverse range of programmes, including specialized training sessions, professional development workshops, and collaborative projects designed to enhance your abilities and expand your horizons. Whether you want to improve your skills, gain expertise in a specific field, or simply explore new interests, we have something for everyone.

Dr. Lateef Alani Odekunle (FCA, ACTI)
About HRDC
Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos, Nigeria. The Human Resources Development Centre (formerly Human Resources Development Board) was established in November, 1995 by resolution of the University of Lagos Council, and commenced operations in January, 1996.
The Centre was created to handle staff training and development functions with the mandate to develop and offer part-time professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and other specialised programmes aimed at capacity building, with strong linkages to professional bodies, for the benefit of vast and multifarious target groups in the public and private sectors of the economy.

To Leaders, Council, Executive, Managers and professionals in Chambers of Commerce, Business Members Organisation and other professional Associations and individuals
Is Your Association Making an Impact or Just Existing?
In today’s complex economic landscape, having a registered association or chamber is merely the starting point. The real question is: are you delivering the necessary impact?
Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), identifies a critical gap in our industry. While there are "many associations and many chambers," the real challenge lies in "whether they have the impact that they need to have".
Why the CIPE & HRDC-UNILAG Initiative is Critical:
Stop Guessing: We cannot rely on guesswork in professional governance. As the VC states, "We shouldn't make assumptions" on how to run these critical bodies.
Bridge the Gap: To do better, we must "improve the skills" and technical know-how of our leadership.
Premier Partnership: This initiative represents a strategic partnership with CIPE, designed specifically to address the unique needs of Chambers and Associations.
UNILAG remains the "premier university for the development of manpower," working closely with industry to close the knowledge gap.
Don’t let your organization fall behind. Equip your leadership with the skills to drive real change.
Join the Pioneer Cohort Today.
Globalize Your Business: Why Leaders Choose the ACE Program | CIPE & HRDC-UNILAG
Global Standards for Global Access.
If we want to play on the global market, we have to do things globally.
Meet Mrs. Tola Gbogboade, Treasurer of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and a pioneer faculty member of the ACE Program. In this video, she breaks down why experience alone isn't enough in today's evolving economy".
In this video, you will learn:
a. Why "Learning Never Stops," even for industry veterans.b. How the ACE Program exposes operational gaps preventing global growth.
c. The secret to making Nigerian businesses attractive to US and global partners and investors.
d. Why this certification is a win-win for profitability and sustainability.
About the ACE Program: A strategic partnership between the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos (HRDC-UNILAG).
We are not reinventing the wheel; we are refining it for the global stage. Join the Pioneer Cohort Today.







