Countries covered

• Nigeria
• The Gambia
• Ghana
• Liberia
• Sierra Leone

Since 1959 when the ILO opened its First African Office in Nigeria, the ILO has been providing technical cooperation assistance to Nigeria and other countries in Africa. The ILO Office in Abuja currently coordinates the implementation of the ILO Technical Assistance to five West African Countries of Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Gambia; and also serves as the liaison office for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The projects are implemented through close cooperation between recipient countries, donors, and the ILO.

The overall purpose of ILO technical cooperation is the implementation of the Decent Work agenda at a national level. The Abuja Office assists constituents to make this concept a reality for all men and women. The Abuja Office provides technical guidance on policy issues, and assistance in the design and implementation of the development projects and programmes.