Membership Induction Ceremony — Thursday, 26 November 2026 · Providence Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos · Apply now to be inducted

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Membership Induction · 26 Nov 2026 · Providence Hotel, GRA Ikeja

ISPON–HSE Certifications · 2026

Advance your HSE career with ISPON Lagos training

HSE Levels 1–5 with published fees and the full 2026 monthly calendar. For Levels 1–3, choose in-person participation at the Training Centre or join livestreamed sessions virtually.

Safety · Health · WelfareLevels 1–3: choose in-person or livestreamed participationNERDC Alausa training centre

Save the date · Membership Induction

ISPON Lagos Membership Induction — Thursday, 26 November 2026

The Lagos State Branch will induct its newest members on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at Providence Hotel, Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos. Submit your 2026 individual membership application now to be part of the ceremony.

Exam & Screening: 25 November 2026

ISPON Office, NERDC Premises, Alausa, Ikeja

ISPON Lagos State Branch · 2026

Membership Induction Ceremony

Join the next class of chartered safety professionals. The Lagos State Branch will swear in its newest members this November — apply now to be inducted.

Step 1

Membership Examination & Screening

Wednesday, 25 November 2026

ISPON Office, NERDC Premises, Alausa, Ikeja

Candidates sit the membership examination and attend the oral screening interview the day before the induction ceremony.

Step 2

Membership Induction Ceremony

Thursday, 26 November 2026

Providence Hotel, Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos

Successful candidates are sworn in and receive their chartered membership grade and ISPON ID card. Attendance is mandatory.

Who can apply

Eligibility & requirements

Admission into ISPON membership is open to candidates actively involved in safety practice whose educational or professional qualifications and work experience satisfy the Institute’s entry requirements.

  • 1A university degree / HND holder
  • 2Have attended and passed the ISPON QHSE Competence Development Level 2 and Level 3 courses. HSE Level 3 Certification must be within the last 3 years to be valid — otherwise a Refresher Course is required.
  • 3Being in employment as a safety officer or in an HSE-related field is an advantage
  • 4Applicant is expected to write an examination and submit a project at a screening interview. The application is valid for one year from date of submission and payment.

What to submit with your form

  • University degree / HND certificate (and other higher/relevant certificates, if applicable)
  • ISPON HSE certificates obtained
  • Evidence of Employment
  • Proof of Payment for Membership Application
  • A typed & bound project on an HSE-related topic (self-chosen and self-supervised, meeting academic standards) — to be defended at the screening interview

Fees

  • Membership Application Form

    Non-refundable

    ₦50,000

  • Examination / Screening Fee

    With oral interview

    ₦15,000

  • Annual Subscription (after provisional admission)

    Graduate ₦12,000 · Associate ₦14,000 · Member ₦16,000

    ₦12,000 – ₦16,000

  • Induction Levy

    For successful applicants

    ₦100,000

  • Exemption Fee (from membership examination only)

    Currently prevailing rate — for applicants with 10+ years HSE experience

    ₦100,000

Payment account

Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) Lagos Branch

Account No: 2221506424 · United Bank for Africa (UBA)

For successful applicants

  1. 1

    Pay annual subscription according to membership grade (after provisional admission).

  2. 2

    Attend the swearing-in / induction ceremony (mandatory).

Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria · Lagos State Branch

ISPON–HSE Certifications

Five levels · Published fees · 2026 cohorts open

Level 1

Introductory HSE

3 days

OND, NCE, NABTEB, NTC, SSCE holders and ability to read & write

₦65,500

Register
Level 2

HSE Appreciation

5 days

University Degree, HND and higher degree holders (entry level for graduates)

₦95,500

Register
Level 3

Supervisory HSE

6 days

University Degree / HND holders who have completed HSE Level 2

₦120,500

Register
Level 4

Management HSE

2 weeks

HSE managers and professionals who have completed Level 3

₦150,000

Register
Level 5

Executive HSE

3 weeks

Senior leaders with Level 4 and safety management experience

₦300,000

Register

* Prices & dates subject to change. Levels 1–3: choose in-person participation at the Training Centre or join livestreamed sessions virtually. Certification Examinations are computer-based, held in-person at the Training Centre, and require a functional laptop. Level 4 includes field tours, syndicate sessions and projects.

Upcoming sessions

Next training cohorts — dates & fees

View Training Calendar
Level 1
₦65,500

HSE Level 1

3 days

Mode of participation: In-person at the Training Centre or livestreamed virtually

Certification examination: computer-based, held in-person at the Training Centre; bring a functional laptop.

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Level 2
₦95,500

HSE Level 2

5 days

Mode of participation: In-person at the Training Centre or livestreamed virtually

Certification examination: computer-based, held in-person at the Training Centre; bring a functional laptop.

Register Now
Level 3
₦120,500

HSE Level 3

6 days

Mode of participation: In-person at the Training Centre or livestreamed virtually

Certification examination: computer-based, held in-person at the Training Centre; bring a functional laptop.

Register Now
Level 4
₦150,000

HSE Level 4

2 weeks

Mode of participation: Physical classroom with field tours & projects

Register Now

For Serving NYSC Members

NYSC Discounted Training Rate

To encourage young Nigerians serving in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos, the ISPON Lagos State Branch offers a specially discounted training rate. The concession is available strictly to serving corps members and is subject to clear restrictions.

  • Applicant must be a serving NYSC member (currently within the service year, and serving in Lagos State).
  • A valid NYSC call-up letter and NYSC ID card must be presented as proof of status.
  • The discounted rate applies only to the designated NYSC training package as published by the Branch — it does not extend to the full HSE Level 1–5 fees or specialised courses.
  • Participation is strictly virtual.

Register & pay

The NYSC form requests your personal details, NYSC state code and call-up number, proof of NYSC status, payment confirmation, and proof-of-payment upload. Please have your NYSC call-up letter, ID card and your payment receipt ready before you begin.

Upload of Proof of Payment, NYSC call-up letter and ID card is required.

NYSC Registration & PaymentFull details

Course registration

Register online or by email

Submit the online registration form for your chosen level, or email a registration request to the Lagos Branch secretariat.

Register Now

Upload of Proof of Payment is required for Course Registration.

Scan / register

Use Register Now online

Or send email request for registration to

08034564044 · 09169536265 · 08135684934 · 08037596419 · 08188882546

ISPON Hall, Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), NERDC Road, Off Ashabi Cole, Alausa, Ikeja-Lagos

Membership & Member Services

Membership that advances your safety career

Join a chartered community of safety professionals. ISPON Lagos membership gives you recognised post-nominals, continuing professional development, member-only services and a network that spans every industry in Lagos and beyond.

Chartered post-nominals

Use recognised designations — AISPN, GISPN, MISPN, FISPN — after your name and stand out as a certified safety professional.

CPD & training discounts

Track continuing professional development and save on HSE Levels 1–5 certifications and specialised short courses.

Professional network

Connect with safety leaders and peers across construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, transport and more in Lagos and beyond.

Mentorship & career clinics

Get guidance from senior members through mentorship circles, career clinics and the Young Safety Professionals group.

Work groups & branch activities

Join sector work groups and take part in monthly technical meetings, Safety Week, site visits and community outreach.

ID card & member records

Hold an official ISPON membership ID card and keep your contact details and records current through the online e-services.

Chartered grades

From Student to Fellow

A clear progression of recognised membership grades with post-nominals you can use after your name.

Student MemberGraduate MemberGISPNAssociate MemberAISPNFull MemberMISPNFellowFISPNCorporate Member or Corporate Affiliate
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ISPON Hall · NERDC

NERDC Road, Off Ashabi Cole, Alausa, Ikeja-Lagos

Who We Are

Overview of ISPON Lagos State Branch

The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) is the chartered body for occupational safety and health practitioners. The Lagos State Branch delivers HSE certification training, membership e-services, work groups and year-round branch activities under the motto Safety, Health, Welfare.

  • HSE Levels 1–5 with published eligibility and fees
  • 2026 monthly calendar for regular courses
  • 20+ specialised short courses on request
  • Chartered membership grades and e-services
More about the branch

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Years of service

ISPON founded 1980

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Professionals trained

across Lagos & beyond

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HSE certification levels

Introductory to Executive

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Specialised courses

depot, fire, first aid & more

Leadership

Institute & Branch leadership

The National President of ISPON and the elected Chairman of the Lagos State Branch — steering training, membership services and branch governance.

Chief Dr. Udezi Stephen L.A, National President
ISPON National President

Chief Dr. Udezi Stephen L.A (FISPN)

National President

Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON)

Olusola Ogunleye, Chairman
Lagos State Branch Chairman

Olusola Ogunleye

Chairman

ISPON Lagos State Branch

Branch Activities & Work Groups

A thriving branch life beyond the classroom

ISPON Lagos runs a full calendar of technical meetings, sector work groups, Safety Week, mentorship and community outreach — keeping members connected and sharp all year round.

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Eight sector work groups

Join the community for your industry and shape safety practice together.

Construction & Built Environment

Meets monthly

Oil, Gas & Energy

Meets monthly

Health & Emergency Response

Meets monthly

Women in Safety (WIS)

Meets monthly

See all eight work groups

Branch life calendar

Activities that keep members engaged and growing throughout the year.

  • Monthly Branch Meetings (Third Friday)
  • Annual Lagos Safety Leadership Submit (LSLS) - Next 26th Nov. 2026
  • Induction and investiture ceremonies (next induction: 26 November 2026)
  • Facility and site visits
  • CPD workshops and seminars
  • Community safety outreach
  • Mentorship programme
  • Awards and recognition night
Register for work groups

Latest news

Branch updates

Examination
Oct 2026

HSE Level 1 & Level 2 Certification Examinations — Friday, 30 October 2026

Candidates can take the HSE Level 1 examination at the ISPON Centre, NERDC-Ikeja and the HSE Level 2 (MCQ & Essay) examination at Chi Limited, Ajao Estate online via ClassMarker on Friday, 30 October 2026. Visit the Examination Portal to begin.

Read more
Training
Sep 2026

ISPON–HSE Certifications — September 2026 cohorts

Level 2 (14–17 Sep) and Level 3 (21–25 Sep) open for registration. Choose in-person participation at the Training Centre or join livestreamed sessions virtually.

Read more
Schedule
2026

Full 2026 monthly training calendar published

HSE Levels 1–4 dates for every month, plus 20+ specialised courses available on request.

Read more
Induction
Nov 2026

Membership Induction Ceremony — 26 November 2026 at Providence Hotel, GRA Ikeja

The Lagos State Branch will swear in its newest members on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at Providence Hotel, Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos. Membership Examination & Screening holds 25 November at the ISPON Office, NERDC, Alausa, Ikeja. Apply now to be inducted.

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Featured programmes

Get certified. Get ahead. Keep people safe.

View all programmes
HSE Level 1
₦65,500

HSE Level 1

Introductory HSE certification for diploma and secondary-certificate holders entering occupational safety roles. Participants choose their mode of participation: participate physically in-person at the Training Centre or join livestreamed sessions virtually. The computer-based Certification Examination is held in-person at the Training Centre, and participants are required to bring a functional laptop.

3 days

In-person at the Training Centre or livestreamed virtually

HSE Level 2
₦95,500

HSE Level 2

HSE Appreciation — the graduate entry pathway into ISPON certification. Participants choose their mode of participation: participate physically in-person at the Training Centre or join livestreamed sessions virtually. The computer-based Certification Examination is held in-person at the Training Centre, and participants are required to bring a functional laptop.

5 days

In-person at the Training Centre or livestreamed virtually

HSE Level 3
₦120,500

HSE Level 3

Supervisory HSE for team leads and safety supervisors. Participants choose their mode of participation: participate physically in-person at the Training Centre or join livestreamed sessions virtually. The computer-based Certification Examination is held in-person at the Training Centre, and participants are required to bring a functional laptop.

6 days

In-person at the Training Centre or livestreamed virtually

Safety professionals in a training seminar classroom
Industrial field work and safety briefing

Membership & E-Services

2026 applications, subscriptions, upgrades, corporate renewals, contact updates and ID card forms — all on official Zoho links.

Open e-services

Work Groups & Activities

Register for sector work groups and submit Branch Activity Forms B2, B4 and B8 online.

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