In continuation of the in-depth study of the research theme for the year, the seven groups of Senior Executive Course 45 2023 set out for the Local Study Tour starting Monday, July 3, 2023. The objective is to explore what is on ground in those states, establish the gaps and use that as a means of coming up with actionable recommendations. The States being visited are: Akwa Ibom, Edo, Kano,Lagos, Niger, Ogun, and Yobe. The tour is expected to end on Sunday, July 9, 2923. We wish all participants a successful study tour.