JUNIOR AND SENIOR COMPRO SYLLABUS
S/N Module Outline Exercise Hands-on Exercises
1 Public Service Introduction to Overview discussion on Group activity to
Rules Public Service the importance of analyze the
Rules public service rules objectives of public
service rules
Appointments Review of appointment Role-playing
and Leaving the processes and exit appointment and
Service procedures resignation scenarios
Prescribed Compulsory Overview of the
Examination for Confirmation/Promotion COMPRO syllabus
Confirmation Examination (COMPRO) and preparation for
COMPRO CBT Exams
Emoluments and Interactive session on Simulation of
Increments pay structures and emoluments
increment policies calculation based
on performance
Performance Interactive session on Case studies on
Management performance-based performance
System evaluation system. management
systems
Reward for Discussion on Create proposals for
Outstanding recognition programs recognizing
Service and criteria for awards outstanding service
in groups
Training and Continuous Training Stipulates policies on
Capacity learning and skill professional training,
Development improvement. workshops, and
capacity-building
initiatives.
Free Transport Discussion on transport Hands-on exercises
Facilities within policies and on accessing and
Nigeria entitlements utilizing transport
facilities
Virtual Meetings Virtual engagements Establishes
and and work-from-home guidelines for
Engagements arrangements. conducting online
meetings and
remote working
Discipline Group discussion on Case studies on
disciplinary procedures disciplinary actions
and implications and outcomes
Petitions and Review of processes for Simulation of
Appeals filing petitions and drafting and
appeals submitting a petition
Leave Policies Overview of different Role-play scenarios
types of leave and on leave application
application processes and approval
Medical and Overview of medical Practical
Dental benefits and demonstration of
Procedures procedures for officers how to access
medical services
Allowances Detailed discussion on Case studies to
types of allowances determine
and eligibility allowance
calculations based
on different
scenarios
Inventions Ownership of Details regulations
innovations and awards on ownership of
for creative work. innovations and
awards for creative
work.
Compensation, Discussion on Exercises on filing
Insurance, and compensation insurance claims
Personal Effects packages and and personal effect
insurance policies documentation
Application of Review of how rules Group analysis of
Public Service apply to different case studies
Rules to Federal parastatals illustrating rule
Government application
Parastatals
Nigerian Foreign Outlines policies for Hands-on session on
Service diplomats and officials travel,
Regulations serving abroad. accommodation,
and Foreign Service
allowances
Procedures for Defines the process for Extensive
Amending the making amendments consultations with
Public Service based on evolving stakeholders at the
Rules governance needs Federal and State
levels
2 Financial Finance General overview of Candidates should
Regulations Authorities and financial authorities, pay attention and
Responsibilities of including definitions, take notes during all
Public Officers duties, and discussions.
responsibilities
Revenue Duties of a revenue Candidates will
Collection and collector and important practice active
Authorities for documents used by the listening and
Recurrent and revenue collector; differentiate
Capital understanding capital between recurrent
Expenditure and recurrent and capital
expenditure expenditure.
Standardization, Definitions and Samples of vouchers
Accounting, and preparation of and cheques will be
Payment vouchers, cheques, shown to the
Procedures and cash candidates.
Bank Accounts Outline the authority for Discussion on how all
and Cheques opening bank these transactions
accounts, authorized are carried out by
signatories, payment the relevant
processes, overdrafts, authorities.
and bank
reconciliation; payment
of salaries of federal
officers
Cash Book and Importance of Discussion on the
Monthly maintaining a cash importance of
Accounts book and other keeping a cash
financial records; book and other
posting of vouchers into records, along with
the cash book; showing samples of
balancing the cash cash books.
book; bank
reconciliation
Adjustments and Definition of Candidates will
Imprest adjustments, types of practice active
adjustment vouchers, listening and
and the meaning of differentiate
imprest; types, authority between
for issuance, and adjustments and
procedures for imprest.
operating imprest
Custody of Use of banks, strong Candidates will learn
Public Moneys, rooms, and reserved to be conscious of
Stamps, Security safes; retention of how to keep public
Books, and security documents funds and property
Documents and books after use safe.
Receipt and General control of Candidates should
Licence Books receipts and licence take notes and ask
books; printing, questions during the
transferring, and discussion.
handling of unused or
misprinted receipts and
licence books
3 ICT Appreciation Introduction to Discuss the role of ICT in Group activity:
ICT the workplace Identify ICT tools
used in daily tasks
Computer Basics Review computer Hands-on: Set up
components and and configure a
operating systems new computer
Software Explore common Hands-on: Create a
Applications software (e.g., Word, document and a
Excel, powerpoint) simple spreadsheet
Internet and Discuss safe browsing Hands-on: Set up an
Email and effective email use email account and
Management practice sending
emails
Data Understand data Hands-on: Organize
Management storage and files and folders on a
organization computer
Cybersecurity Discuss cybersecurity Exercise: Identify
Basics threats and best phishing emails and
practices secure passwords
Basic Learn common Hands-on:
Troubleshooting troubleshooting steps Troubleshoot a
Techniques simulated computer
issue
Effective Use of Review collaboration Hands-on:
Collaboration tools (e.g., Google Collaborate on a
Tools Workspace, MS Teams) shared document or
project
Presentation Skills Discuss the importance Hands-on: Create
using ICT of effective and deliver a short
presentations presentation using
PowerPoint
Digital Literacy Explore the importance Group discussion:
and Continuous of lifelong learning in Identify resources for
Learning ICT continued ICT
education
4 Common Law: Introduction to Group discussion on the Case studies
(Senior COMPRO) Common Law concept of common illustrating the basic
law vs civil law principles of
common law
Law Discussion on the role Simulated scenarios
Enforcement & and duties of on the legal use of
the Role of paramilitary officers force, arrest, and
Paramilitary within the common law detainment
Officers in a system
Common Law
System
Rights of the Role-playing exercises Mock arrest and
Accused on how to handle interrogation
accused persons, exercise ensuring
respecting their legal proper procedure
rights
Understanding Classroom analysis on Handling,
Evidence and types of evidence preserving, and
Due Process admissible in court presenting evidence
in a controlled
simulation
Law of Self- Group discussion and Scenario-based drills
Defense and debates on legal limits on crowd control
Public Order of self-defense and and self-defense in
maintaining public the line of duty
order
Search and Case study analysis of Practical drills on
Seizure Under recent rulings on search conducting lawful
Common Law and seizure laws searches, warrants,
and respecting
rights
Civil Liberties Discussion on balancing Interactive scenario
and the civil liberties with law on resolving conflicts
Constitution enforcement duties between civil
liberties and security
needs
Criminal Walk through of Simulated arrest, trial
Procedure in a criminal procedures preparation, and
Common Law from arrest to trial court appearance
System in a mock trial setup
Use of Force and Analysis of legal cases Tactical training on
Accountability involving paramilitary the graded use of
force and force and post-
accountability incident reporting
Ethical Conduct Group reflection on Decision-making
in Law ethical issues officers role-play scenarios
Enforcement face in the field focusing on ethical
dilemmas in law
enforcement
5 Criminal Law: Introduction to Group Discussion: Create a Glossary:
(Senior COMPRO) Criminal Law Purpose of Criminal Law Key Legal Terms
Types of Crimes Case Study Analysis: Role-Playing:
Different Crime Defining Crimes
Categories
Criminal Group Activity: Steps in Simulation: Mock
Procedure Criminal Process Trial Preparation
Defenses in Group Discussion: Hands-On: Crafting
Criminal Law Common Defenses Defense Arguments
Sentencing and Case Study: Sentencing Workshop:
Punishment Guidelines Developing a
Sentencing Proposal
Criminal Justice Group Activity: Roles in Role-Playing:
System the Justice System Courtroom Roles
Current Trends in Research Presentation: Brainstorming
Criminal Law Recent Legal Session: Future
Developments Challenges
6 Police Orders and Road Safety Review traffic laws and Simulated traffic
Instructions Overview regulations stop scenarios
(Senior)
Traffic Control Managing intersections Direct traffic at a
and pedestrian mock intersection
crossings
Accident Investigating traffic Hands-on evidence
Investigation accidents collection and
documentation
DUI Enforcement Recognizing signs of Conduct mock field
impaired driving sobriety tests
Emergency Responding to traffic Practice setting up a
Response emergencies secure perimeter
Community Building trust with the Role-playing
Engagement community community
outreach scenarios
Pursuit Driving Understanding pursuit Controlled pursuit
protocols driving exercises
Vehicle Conducting traffic stops Perform vehicle
Inspection for vehicle checks inspections on mock
vehicles
Legal Aspects Review of legal Case studies and
implications of traffic discussion
stops
Use of Utilizing traffic Hands-on training
Technology management systems with radar and body
cameras
7 Immigration Introduction to Overview of Case studies: Review
Practical Duties Immigration immigration laws, visa and discuss real
(Senior) Laws & Policy types, and roles of immigration cases;
immigration officers Identify correct visa
types for different
scenarios
Border Control Introduction to Simulate document
Operations entry/exit procedures checks for
and documentation passengers; Practice
requirements stamping and visa
endorsement
Immigration Review of passports, Hands-on document
Documentation visas, and other verification, spotting
& Fraud immigration documents counterfeit
Detection documents
Interview Understanding Mock immigration
Techniques for questioning techniques interviews with role-
Immigration to assess the legitimacy play scenarios
of travelers
Handling Procedures and rights Process simulation
Refugees and for refugees and asylum for refugee/asylum
Asylum Seekers seekers applications;
Decision-making
based on
humanitarian
guidelines
Deportation and Legal framework for Simulate issuing
Removal deportation, removal deportation orders;
Procedures processes, and Handle mock cases
detention center of detainees in
protocols processing centers
Investigating Identifying signs of Case review: Identify
Human human trafficking and trafficking or
Trafficking & smuggling; smuggling indicators
Smuggling Collaborating with in suspicious cases
other agencies
Crisis Handling emergencies: Emergency drill
Management at health, security threats, simulation (e.g.,
Borders or natural disasters at pandemic
borders screening, lockdown
at a border crossing)
Use of Introduction to Hands-on
Technology in biometric systems, e- experience with
Immigration passports, and biometric scanners,
automated border e-passport readers,
control systems and automated
gates
Ethical and Discussion on ethics, Group exercise:
Cultural cultural sensitivity, and Role-play difficult
Considerations in discrimination in ethical situations in
Immigration immigration practices immigration work
8 Prisons Practical Introduction to Overview of prison Facility tour,
Duties(Senior) Correctional regulations and the role introduction to
Duties of officers control room and
basic protocols
Inmate Classroom session on Shadowing officers
Supervision & managing inmate during inmate roll-
Control behavior call and daily
routines
Communication Role-playing scenarios Practice conflict
Skills for officer-inmate resolution during
communication supervised inmate
interactions
Use of Force & Lecture on legal Demonstration and
Restraints guidelines and use of practice of
physical force handcuffing,
restraint techniques
Emergency Review of emergency Simulated drills:
Procedures protocols (fire, riot, evacuation
lockdown) procedures,
handling prison riots
Search Instruction on cell and Hands-on practice in
Techniques body searches for conducting inmate
contraband searches and cell
inspections
Report Writing & Training in documenting Writing sample
Documentation incidents, daily reports reports from mock
incidents, reviewing
actual reports
Weapon Lecture on non-lethal Practical handling
Handling & weapons used in prison and usage of
Safety environments batons, tasers, and
riot gear
Prisoner Escort & Guidelines for inmate Escorting practice:
Transportation transfers, security from cell to transport
checks vehicle under
supervision
Stress Stress management Practical exercises in
Management & techniques and situational
Officer Safety personal safety tips awareness and
teamwork drills
9 Customs Practical Introduction to Overview of customs Role-playing
Duties(Senior) Customs Duties duties, tariffs, and scenarios: Customs
import/export declarations review
regulations. and assessment of
duty.
Customs Study of customs forms, Simulating the
Procedures & declarations, invoices, review and
Documentation and bills of lading. verification of
import/export
documentation.
Risk Identifying high-risk Use of risk profilng
Management in shipments and goods. tools to categorize
Customs shipments for
inspection.
Import & Export Overview of Case studies:
Control import/export Identifying
Measures restrictions, embargoes, prohibited items and
and prohibited goods. determining the
appropriate
response.
Customs Study of methods for Practical exercise:
Valuation & Tariff determining customs Assigning customs
Classification values and tariff values and
classifications. classifications to
goods based on
real-world examples.
Cargo Techniques for Hands-on cargo
Inspection inspecting shipments, inspection using
Techniques containers, and cargo mock containers
to detect contraband and scanning
and fraud. equipment.
Post-Clearance Overview of auditing Conducting a
Audits & practices, investigations simulated audit of a
Investigations of fraud, and post- company’s customs
clearance customs documentation and
activities. investigating
anomalies.
Trade Facilitation Understanding the Simulating
& Customs balance between modernized customs
Modernization trade facilitation and processes, such as
customs control. single-window
systems and
electronic data
interchange (EDI).
Customs Enforcement of Mock enforcement
Enforcement & customs laws and action: Dealing with
Penalties handling violations, a customs violation
penalties, and appeals. case, applying
penalties, and
following the
appeals process.
Practical Final Reviewing all concepts Full-scale simulation
Assessment covered during the of a customs office
course with a final scenario: Officers
examination or manage the
assessment. clearance of goods,
assess risks, inspect
shipments, and
enforce customs
duties.
10 Fire Service Introduction to Overview of roles, PPE inspection and
Practical Duties Fire Service equipment, and safety donning drill
(Senior)
Fire Safety Fire prevention Inspecting fire
Awareness techniques and safety extinguishers and
tips smoke alarms
Firefighting Use and maintenance Hose handling,
Equipment of firefighting tools nozzle operation,
and ladder drill
Fire Ground Fire scene Simulated fire
Operations management and response with
communication teamwork exercises
Fire Suppression Water-based and Fire attack scenarios
Techniques chemical fire using extinguishers
suppression and hose streams
Search and Search patterns and Live search and
Rescue rescue strategies rescue drill in a
smoke-filled
environment
Ventilation and Ventilation techniques Ventilation drills
Salvage and building protection using fans and
cutting tools
Hazardous Identifying and Chemical spill
Materials responding to response drill with
Response hazardous materials decontamination
Fire Investigation Cause determination Mock fire
and evidence investigation and
preservation report preparation
Emergency First aid and basic life CPR, wound care,
Medical support (BLS) training and patient
Response transport drills
11 Agricultural Introduction to Overview of quarantine Role-play scenario
Quarantine Agricultural laws and regulations on border inspection
Practical Duties Quarantine
(Senior)
Identification of Case studies on pest Inspecting sample
Plant Pests and identification plants for signs of
Diseases pest infestation
Animal Reviewing animal Handling and
Quarantine health certificates inspecting imported
Procedures livestock
Import/Export Cross-checking Hands-on with real
Documentation import/export import/export
Review documents permits
Disinfection and Learning different Performing
Treatment disinfection methods fumigation on
Techniques quarantined items
Quarantine Managing daily Setting up and
Station operations in a maintaining
Operations quarantine station quarantine facilities
Emergency Simulated outbreak Coordinating
Response to control plan containment and
Pest/Disease disinfection drills
Outbreaks
Cargo Steps for inspecting Physical inspection
Inspection agricultural cargo of incoming cargo
Procedures at a port
Quarantine Reviewing record- Inputting and
Record Keeping keeping systems updating quarantine
and Reporting records
Final Evaluation Written and oral Full quarantine
and Review assessment inspection simulation
with feedback
12 Practical Duties for Introduction to Case study discussion Mock review of a
NAPTIP Human on anti-trafficking trafficking case file
Trafficking Laws legislation under existing laws
& Regulations
Identification of Group discussion on Role-playing
Trafficking victim indicators scenarios on victim
Victims interviews
Investigation Analysis of previous Simulated
Techniques in trafficking cases surveillance and
Trafficking Cases intelligence
gathering
International Examining international Hands-on exercise
and Local protocols and on collaborating
Collaboration frameworks with foreign
agencies
Human Review case studies of Role-play rescue
Trafficking and child trafficking and rehabilitation
Child scenarios for child
Exploitation victims
Protection of Group discussion on Interactive workshop
Victims' Rights victims' protection on drafting victim
programs assistance plans
Prosecution and Case study on Mock courtroom
Legal Process successful prosecutions simulation of a
trafficking trial
Victim Support Analyze rehabilitation Field exercise with a
and program successes and local rehabilitation
Rehabilitation challenges center
Public Develop a community Conduct a mock
Awareness and outreach plan awareness
Community campaign in a local
Engagement community
Ethics, Workshop on ethical Scenario-based
Accountability, challenges in trafficking training on ethical
and cases decision-making
Professionalism
13 Federal Road Introduction to Overview of FRSC's roles Group discussion on
Safety Practical Road Safety and responsibilities in road safety
Duties(Senior) road safety challenges in local
management regions
Traffic Law Understanding traffic Role-playing traffic
Enforcement laws, penalties, and stops and
violations enforcement of
speed limits, seat
belt usage
Accident Scene Protocols for Simulated accident
Management responding to scenario –
accidents and securing managing traffic,
accident scenes securing the area,
and basic first aid
Driver and Review of driver Hands-on practice
Vehicle licensing procedures with license
Licensing and vehicle inspection verification and
basic vehicle
inspection
Public Designing road safety Develop and
Awareness campaigns for different present a road
Campaigns audiences safety awareness
campaign (posters,
pamphlets, social
media content)
Emergency Basics of first aid, CPR, CPR and first aid
Response and managing crash training session,
Techniques victims casualty handling
exercises
Speed Understanding speed Hands-on usage of
Management limits, speed speed guns, radar
Techniques enforcement equipment, and
technology mobile patrols for
speed enforcement
Road Safety Methods for collecting, Practice compiling
Data Collection analyzing, and road accident
& Reporting reporting road safety reports and
data analyzing crash
statistics
Vehicle Safety Key points for Real-time vehicle
Inspections conducting vehicle safety inspections in
safety checks (brakes, different traffic
tires, lights, etc.) scenarios
Final Assessment Written and oral Final simulation
& Review assessments of the exercise – managing
topics covered a complex traffic
situation, enforcing
laws, and accident
response
14 NSCDC Practical Orientation & Overview of NSCDC Role-playing:
Duties(Senior) Introduction to roles, duties, and Practical
NSCDC Code of expectations demonstration of
Conduct Code of Conduct
adherence in
different scenarios
Security Basics & Introduction to security Simulation: Conduct
Communication protocols and effective radio
Techniques communication in communication and
security operations reporting during
mock patrol
Patrol Duties & Introduction to foot and Conduct a mock
Surveillance vehicular patrol, patrol; perform
Techniques surveillance, and surveillance in
intelligence gathering designated zones
using standard
procedures
Crowd Control & Theory of managing Conduct a crowd
Public Safety large gatherings, crowd control drill in a
Management control techniques, and simulated public
public safety event scenario
Conflict Basic techniques for Simulate resolving
Resolution & resolving conflicts and conflicts between
Negotiation Skills de-escalating tense civilians in a
situations controlled
environment
Arrest Proper methods for Mock arrests and
Procedures & arrest, handcuffing, suspect handling
Handling and suspect handling with full procedural
Suspects according to Nigerian adherence
law
First Aid and Introduction to basic Hands-on first aid
Emergency first aid and emergency training (CPR,
Response response during security bandaging) and
operations responding to mock
emergencies
Fire Safety & Fire safety techniques, Live fire safety drill;
Control fire extinguishing, and use of fire
prevention extinguishers in
simulated fire
incidents
Weapon Safe handling of Practical firearm
Handling and firearms and basic safety drill (with
Disarmament disarmament dummy guns) and
Techniques techniques disarmament
exercises
Report Writing & Proper methods of Write mock reports
Case report writing and case for previous
Documentation documentation exercises; review
and correct report
samples
15 Elementary Introduction to Group Discussion: Create a Math
Mathematics Basic Concepts Importance of Math Vocabulary Chart
(Junior)
Multiplication Group Activity: Workshop: Real-Life
and Division Multiplication Tables Division Scenarios
Fractions and Case Study: Fraction Activity: Cooking
Decimals Applications with Fractions
Basic Geometry Group Discussion: Hands-On:
Shapes and Angles Measuring Angles
with Protractors
Introduction to Data Collection: Survey Workshop: Creating
Statistics Exercise Simple Graphs
Problem Solving Group Problem-Solving: Hands-On: Solving
and Critical Real-World Scenarios Puzzles and Riddles
Thinking
16 English Introduction to Overview of English Group discussion on
Language(Junior) English language basics personal
experiences with
English
Vocabulary Identify and learn 20 Create flashcards for
Building new words new vocabulary
Grammar Review of basic Complete grammar
Fundamentals grammar rules exercises from
provided worksheets
Sentence Learn about simple, Write sentences
Structure compound, and using different
complex sentences structures
Reading Read a short article Discuss the article in
Comprehension and summarize it pairs
Writing Skills Introduction to writing Draft a professional
formats (emails, reports) email
Listening Skills Listen to an audio clip Pair up to discuss
and answer questions answers and clarify
doubts
Speaking Skills Role-play common Present a short
workplace scenarios speech on a chosen
topic
Effective Discuss barriers to Group activity to
Communication communication overcome
communication
barriers
Review and Group reflection on Provide constructive
Feedback what was learned feedback to each
other
17 General Introduction to Group Discussion: Create a Map:
Knowledge (Senior Nigeria Nigeria's Diversity Major States and
& Junior) Regions
History of Nigeria Timeline Activity: Key Hands-On: Research
Historical Events a Historical Figure
Culture and Group Presentation: Activity: Share
Traditions Ethnic Groups Personal Cultural
Experiences
Geography of Case Study: Major Workshop: Mapping
Nigeria Landforms and Rivers Nigeria’s Natural
Resources
Economy and Group Discussion: Major Hands-On: Analyze
Industries Industries a Current Economic
Report
Political Structure Group Activity: Role-Playing: Mock
Understanding Legislative Session
Government
Current Events Research Presentation: Brainstorming
and Future Recent Developments Session: Solutions to
Challenges Current Issues